| 8 May |
How to Become a Triple Threat Talent |
Actors who have three major talents acting, singing, and dancing are considered to be triple threat talents. While someone may be able to act, sing and play the piano (yet can’t dance), they are not really considered to be triple threat talents in the show business nickname of the term, although they do, indeed, have three talents. A triple talent refers to the actor who can do roles in musical theatre in shows that require that actors often sing, dance and act in unison!
Come from where you are, expand from what you’ve got with what you want to achieve as a triple threat talent. It’s hard to evaluate where you are all by yourself. Trust the opinion of performing arts professionals who don’t have any agenda when evaluating your performance. For instance, a potential dance teacher is not the one to go to when you want to ask which of your skills need lessons. Ask someone who can give an honest, unbiased opinion.
Get enrolled in acting, singing and dance classes if your budget allows. If not, remember that areas where you shine can be improved upon, but you want to first focus on your weakest area. If you are capable in all three areas in an audition-yet are only a capable singer-you may still win the part if you give stellar performances in acting and dancing. However, if you cannot sing, even the best dancing and acting won’t win you the part.
Get yourself on stage as soon as possible, but don’t go for the major shows at the start. Get yourself onto the amateur stage if you can. You’re not going to be considered a viable talent among the stiff competition of professional theatre until you’ve proven to yourself and a live audience that you have what it takes to do all three things well. Your talents will only strengthen through the experiences that you gain, and you’ll soon find yourself ready to take on greater risks as a performer.
Be certain to showcase the singing, acting and dancing roles you’ve achieved when you are putting together your musical theatre reel. If you’re not exactly focusing on musical theatre as a career path, you may opt to have a separate musical theatre reel, but it should be easily found and showcased on the home page of your website. With the musical films “Nine,” “Chicago” and “Mamma Mia,” musical theatre on film has just started to expand its horizons.
If you are looking for jobs in the industry, TalentPostings.com is the perfect resource to find casting calls, dance auditions, and singing opportunities