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I Am A...
Actor
Hometown:
Burlington, Vermont
Website:
http://www.katewetherhead.com
High School
Burlington High School
College
Wesleyan University
Other School
Circle in the Square Theatre School
Current Occupation
Actor
 

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Kate Wetherhead

Dear K8: Redefine Success

I want to share something I wish I’d been told a long time ago – it’s what I say at every talk-back or Q&A session: Re-define your personal definition of “success.”

I used to think success was getting a great job in a great show at a great theater and subsequently getting great reviews. I realized early on that by thinking that way I was putting a tremendous amount of pressure on myself.

In order to stay resilient in this business, we need to put stock in the little things: getting a callb… Continue

Posted on July 15, 2009 at 10:19am — 3 Comments

Kate Wetherhead

Dear K8: Should You Ever Lie on Your Resume?

Hello readers!

I was thinking about how hard it is to get started as an actor in New York. The money you spend when you can’t afford to spend it, the time you put into taking classes or going to auditions with no guarantee of success, the relentless fist-shaking we do – knowing how impossible it is to get our foot in any door. More specifically, I was thinking about the "Catch-22" nature of resumes. People don’t want to hire you if you don’t have any experience, but how in the world can you get… Continue

Posted on July 8, 2009 at 1:54pm — 3 Comments

Kate Wetherhead

Dear K8: Becoming a Muse

Dear K8,
Hi! I'm 16 and I've been to quite a few auditions for Broadway and touring shows, but how do I find out about doing readings and workshops? I've heard that's a good way to start but it's really hard to find the information. I use Backstage.com and Playbill.com, but I really can't find information on those sort of projects! Can you help me?

Thanks,
Kalyn


Dear Kalyn,

Beco… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

Kate Wetherhead

Dear K8: The Parent Trap

Greetings readers!

I have decided this week to address an issue that has surfaced in a few questions: the issue of parental support. It is no secret that acting is an unreliable profession, therefore making parents legitimately nervous when they hear their children say, “I want to be on Broadway!”

My own parents started hearing me make such claims as soon as I learned what Broadway was and, thankfully, gave their support and encouragement. However, it is perfectly understandable why many paren… Continue

Posted on June 25, 2009 at 1:51pm — 4 Comments

Kate Wetherhead

Dear K8: How Do I Start?

Dear K8,
My name is Casey, and I am a 7th grade actress who LOVES Broadway, singing, acting, dancing and being onstage in general. I see all these shows where there are kids my age in them but... I can't seem to find any auditions. I feel like I am stuck in community theater and there are so many other opportunities that I could be pursuing! I know that community theater isn't a BAD thing but... I just want to find auditions somewhere bigger. I know everyone "starts" somewhere but I "started"
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Posted on June 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

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At 12:18am on November 6, 2009, Katie said…




At 8:52pm on September 20, 2009, Mariah S. said…
hey i just wanted to say that i think it's really cool that you do an advice column and want to help people with broadway experiences and other stuff. Keep up the good work!!!
At 4:18pm on July 30, 2009, Amanda said…
Hola Kate,
Just wanted to say you are great on Scott Alan's CD Keys!
At 1:07pm on July 15, 2009, LauraMae said…
hi howare u?
At 3:49pm on July 14, 2009, Kaela said…
kate, you give such great advice! even though i'm not the one to ask the questions, i still get a lot out of your columns. i just wanted to say thanks for taking time to help the younger generation of actors and performers. :)
At 1:04pm on July 7, 2009, Trey said…
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for adding me as a friend and I love your advice!
At 2:42pm on June 29, 2009, asmerani said…
hell
At 1:51pm on June 25, 2009, Kalyn Paige Diehl said…
heyy kate just wanted to tell you that you're awesome and you give some really great adivice :]
At 5:55pm on June 19, 2009, CaSeY C. said…
Hey K8. Thanx soooooo much for the advice. It was great advice! =)
~*CASEY*~
At 11:41am on June 12, 2009, Ali said…
Dear K8,

I'd love to perform one day on Broadway. But, I don't know how to get started.
Any suggestions?

Thanks for reading

Ali
 
 

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