Welcome to the 10 Talent Blog/Vlog! A bit about 10 Talent; I am Sarah Matton, Founder and Director. For over a decade I have worked professionally in the field of musical theatre. In the fall of 2021, I expanded and brought on another Agent who has first-hand knowledge and experience in the Industry, Jessica Cvitkovic. We have worked together on stage, and now as a team at 10 Talent. We hope to provide tips to all Artists in the Industry. We hope you enjoy!
Congratulations to all the 2024 Theatre Graduates! You have made it to the other side of Theatre school.
The reality is, you are no longer on a schedule – no one is making you train or show up to class. You are not getting a grade and no one else is paying for your lessons. To stay in shape, you must now create your own routine. Now is a great time to implement some tips to keep you on the right track. These tips were catered to Musical Theatre students but can be applied to all Artists wanting to create their own routine and accountability.
1| Dance Classes
On Sundays, look at the drop-in dance studios and choose at least 1 class. Sign up for it ahead of time and put it in your calendar. Tip: Use a colour code for each activity.
2| Singing Lessons
Schedule all your Singing lessons for the month in advance. Stay consistent with the same time/day so you are more regimented on a regular basis. On the weeks that you aren’t taking a lesson, keep singing scheduled in your calendar and dedicate that hour to yourself to practice!
3| Side Hustle
Get a job/side hustle that can offer a flexible schedule. Serving is a great option as the hours are evenings and weekends which don’t usually conflict with auditions/callbacks. There is also usually a large staff. Make friends so you can swap shifts. I once paid someone to take my shift so I could do the MMVAs with Lady Gaga – worth it!
Allocate a percentage of EVERY PAYCHECK to your craft. Put it in a separate account for your career and don’t make any excuses.
4| Network
Try to see as many shows as possible. Do your homework on who the major players are in this industry and who you want to work with. If you see someone at a show, be brave and introduce yourself.
5| Skill Improvement
Look at your songbook and see where you have holes. Look at your movement skills and see where you are the weakest. Be honest with yourself and focus on that weakness.
6| Self-submissions
Schedule two 1 hour sessions a week in your calendar where you can look through E-Drives and Casting Workbook breakdowns. SELF SUBMIT as much as possible. Remember when submitting with a Cover letter to make it personal. This should not be something you C&P for every submission.
7| Audition Journal
Keep a detailed journal of all auditions. Be sure to include:
Date:
What show:
Who was in the room:
What you sang:
What was the feedback: