How to Become a Broadway Actor

Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.

Broadway actors (and many in regional theatre) are expected to perform eight shows a week.

It’s not known who originally made the observation about Broadway actors.

The whole of Broadway operates under a universal agreement negotiated by Equity that lays down practically every rule of operation under the sun, just as off-Broadway, regional theatres, readings, and tours have their own specific agreements to which they must adhere.

Finally, there are two categories that aren’t exactly related to the actor’s performance in the production.

Frequently the most successful film actors do almost nothing in front of the camera, they seem virtually expressionless.

The actor could be thinking about their dead dog to motivate tears, or biting their tongue to bring up pain (those are just tricks, of course, but they're used.).

Thank you,OP for providing a forum for deluded theater queens who can pretend that they actually appeared in a Broadway show.

Actors bring a story to life by creating characters from a playwright's script and directions.

Some actors study several roles to be prepared to stand in should an actor not be able to take the stage.

6 to conduct a theater workshop and share his experience in the role as Jesse Tuck in the Broadway production of “Tuck Everlasting.” This workshop was made possible by the MGSH Theatre Booster Club.

This means that not only must you be a good actor, but you will need skills in singing and dancing.

Once you can sing, dance and act, the theater world will deem you a “triple threat.” You will be able to provide everything required of a Broadway actor.

Actors are required to have both a headshot and resume when submitting for a role.

Some people have years of experience, whereas others (usually younger) have less experience, but still make their way to the Broadway stage.