All This Hype About Glee

By Steven Nelms


Glee is a very popular TV show and is a comedy drama type show. It is called glee because it is about a high school glee club A typical high school drama show but with a twist of musicals. First of all, this show was originally supposed to be a movie. The show is so popular that their songs are even up for sale. One can even find glee casting call auditions to try and attend.

Can you believe that the script for Glee was completed 6 years ago but did not generate interest. Originally as a movie, they changed it to make it for a TV show. The directors chose to make the show bright and positive. Most of the actors and actresses were selected after the casting director went to broadway and saw what he liked. They did not have to go to modeling casting calls in order to get the part. The casting crew didn't want the show to be like high school musical. The best part is that there is a mix of old and new songs.

Fox has picked up Glee and would like to run it for as long as they can. Fans of Glee are called Gleeks and these gleeks love this show. You can bet that the sound track for the show Glee is flying off the shelf as well You don't have to start it from the beginning to know what is going on with the show. You can also find casting call. Hopefully you will give Glee and shot and see what you like about it.

When trying to be an actor or actress, you must position yourself as a brand. You need to market and showcase your personal talents and skills to the casting directors and staff who decide if you are fit for the role or not.

It's imperative that you keep up with the curve and keep your skills up-to-date. Auditions and casting calls are all different so sometimes you may be asked to read some lines while other times you may have to do something else. Don't be surprised if you are asked to recite a monologue of your own choosing instead of just reading something from a script.




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