
13. How to Network in the Theatre Industry and Not Feel Icky
01/23/23 • 33 min
As an actor, you know that one aspect of making it in the business is about who you know, but how can you leverage your existing relationships and create new ones without feeling icky? Today, we're talking about what networking really is, why it's necessary, and how to do it without feeling icky.
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As an actor, you know that one aspect of making it in the business is about who you know, but how can you leverage your existing relationships and create new ones without feeling icky? Today, we're talking about what networking really is, why it's necessary, and how to do it without feeling icky.
⭐️Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% on BVC Academy & BVC Masterclass
🎓College MT Auditions? Save your spot for Aspire 2025 here!
6 ways to work with us:
- 🎭 BVC Academy: Online course to shed imposter syndrome and develop practical musical theatre skills
- 🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
- 🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
- 💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
- 🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
- 🙌 BVC Studio: Exclusive membership for adult MT performers.
📱Connect with us @bwayvocalcoach
👩💻Find us at www.bwayvocalcoach.com
💌Get our free Wednesday newsletter
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- 🎭 BVC Academy: Online course to shed imposter syndrome and develop practical musical theatre skills
- 🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
- 🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
- 💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
- 🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
- 🙌 BVC Studio: Exclusive membership for adult MT performers.
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Get our free Getting Started Guide and watch the recent Q&A webinar,
Join our Facebook group community for parents and students and join us for bi-weekly office hours calls.
Unsure if a BFA is right for you? Listen to episode 3 of the BVC Podcast: "Is a College Musical Theatre BFA Worth It?"
⭐️Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% on BVC Academy & BVC Masterclass
🎓College MT Auditions? Save your spot for Aspire 2025 here!
6 ways to work with us:
- 🎭 BVC Academy: Online course to shed imposter syndrome and develop practical musical theatre skills
- 🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
- 🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
- 💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
- 🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
- 🙌 BVC Studio: Exclusive membership for adult MT performers.
📱Connect with us @bwayvocalcoach
👩💻Find us at www.bwayvocalcoach.com
💌Get our free Wednesday newsletter
Broadway Vocal Coach - 13. How to Network in the Theatre Industry and Not Feel Icky
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As an actor, you know that one aspect of making it in the business is about who you know, but how can you leverage your existing relationships and create new ones without feeling icky? We get it. Today, we're talking about what networking really is, why it's necessary, and how to do it without feeling icky. Hi, I'm Cynthia Kortman Westphal, a Broadway music director, conductor, voice coach, and tenured faculty member at one of the top musical theat
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