Welcome to the latest addition to the SDC blog, Audition Helper! Want to know more about the choreographer who will see you at that Broadway ECC? Want to know if the new play at that premier regional theater is right for you? These tips will help you walk into your audition well-informed and confident that you'll succeed.

On Sunday November 23, 2014, the 1996 Broadway revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb's Chicago played its 7,486th performance and became the second longest-running Broadway show in history.

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD OF EQUITY AND NON-EQUITY

During your search for auditions, you've undoubtedly come across the terms Equity and Non-Equity. What does that mean anyway? And what type of auditions should you be looking for? Don't worry! It's simple enough. Here’s how to make sense of Equity and non-Equity auditions…

CAREERS BEYOND THE STAGE

Many performers love to be onstage and know they want to perform for the rest of their lives. Some performers are pursuing onstage careers and are also looking for ways to add balance to their lives and supplement their incomes.  Other people love to sing, dance, or act and know they want to stay in the entertainment industry, but they aren’t sure if they want to be onstage.  No matter which category you fall into, exploring some of the many options talented people have in the entertainment industry may help you discover a career you love just as much as, if not more than performing.

DOES ABSENCE REALLY MAKE THE HEART GROW FONDER?

You’ve landed the job of your dreams…on the road. The move may be right for your career, but is it right for your love life? Friends and family are thrilled, but your significant other is not. Here’s how to deal with the effect distance can have on your relationship.