Broadway performers are professional athletes who Sing, Act, and Dance 8 shows a weekand all athletes Train. Do you know where you need to go to Train? Should you go to College or a Conservatory? Do you even need to go to College? If you do go to College, how do you pay off those expensive school loans? In TRAIN, all these questions and more are answered in extreme detail. Plus, you'll not only learn where the best 45 Musical Theatre Institutions are where you can choose to Train, you'll also discover the #1 way to easily make $10,000-$15,000 or more performingin less than 1 year.
Do you dream of performing on Broadway? It can become a reality but you need a process to identify all the dreams within youand a step-by-step system to build your Craft to take it to the deepest level. In DREAM, both the TIYA system and this secret process is completely revealedFull of Strategy, Inspiration, Personalization, Motivation, and Industry insight. It will help guide you through all the disheartening rejection. It will keep you focused with no limits on yourself and what you can achieve. It will even walk you step-by-step through the homework assignments, word reflection, dream staircase, and more! You have a right to your Dreamand this is where your Journey begins.
How do you get an Agent? What exactly are they looking for in a potential client? What's the difference between an Agent and a talent Manager? What questions should you be prepared to answer in an interview? What questions should you ask them in an interview? How do you find out what roles are available for you? How do you keep your representation honest? In GETTING AN AGENT, you will learn the specific answers to all of these questions and much more. You will also discover (and probably be surprised) at the top 2 things ALL Agents/Managers look for in a client. Through real life personal examples and stories, you will come to realize what it is to be a "marketable commodity" and how it all really goes downFrom Broadway salaries, contracts, to taxes and commissions, to even freelancing and networking. Finally, the top 6 ways to actually get an agent (or Manager) will be revealed. Most importantly, you will gain a clear understanding that You don't work for Agents/Managersthey choose to work for YOU.
Broadway is Show Business. Not show-Craft, show-fun, show-Art, and definitely not show-fair. Business is about money, commercial appeal, marketability, and long term return of investment. It's never personal and often it's not even about talent but rather "type" and "the one in the room everyone can agree on." In THIS IS BUSINESS, you become familiar with the business side of things: Producers, Average Ticket Price, Total Capacity, Creative Team, Casting, Type, etc. You'll also gain a clear understanding of where and how YOU fit best in the Market. Best of all, you'll learn the top 3 things you can do to gain an edge on the Competition as well as multiple ways to overcome the countless Rejection.SPECIAL BONUS!If you Dream of performing on Broadway, then you need these Essentials. Bottom line: it's the "nuts and bolts" of both the Craft and the Business. This includes Essential insider knowledge on the best places in NYC for: dance classeswhere you can meet Broadway Choreographers, Acting coacheswho can also introduce you to Agents/Managers, Voice teacherswho can train your voice and guide you to ACT the song, rehearsal pianists online, who will record and e-mail MP3's directly to you in less than 24 hours, for those last minute auditionsand at half the cost!, the Top 7 networking places for intensive seminars and classes where you can meet, audition and perform for Agents, Managers, and Broadway/Film/TV Casting Directors. Then there's a list of all the best temp jobs with direct contacts, website links, and phone numbers. Most importantly, you will also learn the #1 way to avoid temp jobs entirelyand discover how YOU can invest in yourself and work passionately (doing something you enjoy) only 8-10 hours a week, easily pay rent, still have extra spending money for bills and other purchases, and spend the rest of your TIME pursuing your Craft. Lastly, the Top 10 list of the most common and stupid mistakes all aspiring Broadway performers make, WHY they continue to make these mistakes, and how you can Recognize and avoid them.
In NYC everyone can sing. The only way to stand out in auditions is to ACT the song. This is a complex and extremely subjective process. You must learn how to "connect to the lyric" and let your emotions flow openly within you for all to see and experience. This can feel extremely vulnerablebut even more importantly, how do you do this? In ACT the song, you'll learn the TIYA process of ACTAdmit, Connect, and Trust. You'll also learn the top 2 Huge mistakes which are repeatedly made over and overand not only how to avoid thembut how to eventually overcome them. It is much easier said than done. You'll also be guided step-by-step through 3 different Methods to ACT the song, as well as come to realize the #1 way to connect emotionally. Finally, homework assignments include multiple ways to practice ACTing the song while safely exploring your emotions, imagination, and technique. Then best of all, at the end of the chapter you will discover an additional 10 bonus Secrets, which will guide you on how to apply this new Awareness to real performance.
