11.06.2023

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Auditioning 101

How to audition for a play in Greenville

All the world’s a stage. | Photo taken by Wallace Krebs via Centre Stage

If you’re a theatre lover, Greenville is the city for you. Have you ever wanted to upgrade from an audience member to an actor? In addition to professional theatres in the area, Greenville also has a robust community theatre scene that relies on amateur performers to join their casts — and you’re just an audition away from becoming one of them.

City Editor Stephanie here. I have auditioned for many-a-play in my day but have also been on the other side of the casting process. Here are a few tips and tricks to shake those pre-audition jitters and give the best performance you can.

I also borrowed some advice from my friend Molly, who writes for AVLtoday.

Be prepared

Different theatres have different requirements for auditioning, but it will have that info available somewhere on its website or social media. You might be expected to:

Perform a monologue: Memorize a chunk of text and look at the panel while you perform it
Cold read: The director or stage manager will give you a script at the audition and have you read with other actors who are auditioning.
Sing ~16 bars of a musical theatre song if you’re auditioning for a musical
Dance a short choreography combo taught at the audition

GVLtoday Warehouse Theatre — The stage is set. | Photo by Wallace Krebs via Warehouse Theatre

Don’t sweat the spotlight

Once you have everything you need, and the day of the audition has arrived, you’ll fill out an audition form. Pro tip: Make sure you bring a head-shot.

Get involved

Auditions in Greenville happen throughout the year. Some theatres do one giant audition for the entire season while others audition play-by-play. Keep your eyes open for social media posts and emails from your favorite theatres.

Want to see City Editor Stephanie’s “do’s and don’ts?” Click the button below.

And scene

Asked

When a performer acknowledges the presence of the audience, it’s called:

A. Blocking
B. Ad-libbing
C. Breaking the fourth wall
D. Coming down

Test your 🎭 knowledge

Events

Monday, Nov. 6

Senior Drawing Exhibition | Monday, Nov. 6-Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | Members of the senior class present an exhibition of large-format drawings.
Noodle Night | Monday, Nov. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Price of purchase | Enjoy a night of carb-filled goodness featuring GB&D’s Chef Alex and his favorite dish.
MRKR Designs Door Hanger Workshop | Monday, Nov. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | 101 W. Main St., Easley | $40 | Participate in this class where you can unleash your creativity and walk away with a custom piece.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

Worlds Apart: Musical Instruments from Secular to Sacred | Tuesday, Nov. 7-Thursday, Nov. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | $4-$7 | Displaying various objects from the JoAnn and Frank Edwinn Collection, this exhibition focuses on international musical instruments and cultures.
Wine, Women, and Wealth | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Fork and Plough, 1629 E. North St., Greenville | $30 | Attend this wine tasting and discussion about life and what happens when your nest is disrupted.
The 7 Fingers | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $15-$75 | Through theatre, dance, music, and death-defying acrobatics, this series of vignettes tells the unique stories of reunions and goodbyes from the strangers that surround you onboard a train.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Ville to Ville Fall Social | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Company, 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a group run, trivia with the Ville to Ville Co-Founder + Race Director, and free Ville to Ville swag.
The Garlic Dinner | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $85-$120 | Enjoy cocktails + feast on a five-course meal at the final supper club of 2023.

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Answered: The right way to dispose of bacon grease (and more)

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Calling all breakfast lovers: Do you know the right way to dispose of bacon grease? | Photo provided by Reedy River Water Quality Group

Last month, we introduced you to the Reedy River Water Quality Group and some ways Greenvillians can help protect and preserve our local waterways through everyday actions.

This one’s a biggie: Avoiding dumping fats, oils, and grease down the sink. Not only can doing this cause sanitary sewer overflows, but it can also result in hefty repair bills for homeowners.

So, what’s so dangerous about pouring fats, oils, and grease down the drain? Let’s get into it. Fats, oils, and grease in pipes combine with other “unflushables” (think: paper, wipes, floss, feminine products, and items that don’t dissolve like toilet paper), which can cause clogs and issues with plumbing.

What can you do to help — and avoid overflows and costly repairs? Make sure to properly dispose of any cooking oils, grease, or fats (like butter and salad dressing).

Here's how to do it

News Notes

Development

Hughes Commercial plans to revitalize 300 E. McBee Ave. — home of the Prisma Health corporate office — creating a “vibrant hub” in the North of Broad District. The project includes enhancing the building’s design, adding retail + restaurant space, parking, and improved lighting. (Upstate Business Journal)

Coming Soon

Tattoo artist Jenny Allen will open her own studio, Bone and Ink Studios, in the Village of West Greenville. Coming in January 2024, this female-owned shop is fine-art inspired and will offer custom pieces.

Development

The Kitson, a new $15 million development by the Parker Group, is coming to the Village of West Greenville. Featuring 24 two- and -three bedroom townhomes and several cottages, the development began in October and will take ~two years to complete. (Upstate Business Journal)

Ranked

No. 7. That’s where Spinx landed on Fortune’s “Best Workplaces for Women 2023.” President and CEO Steve Spinks said 56% of the overall team is female + 46% of the management team is female. Who runs the world? (Upstate Business Journal)

Outdoors

Walk off that turkey. SC State Parks want you to “opt outside” on Black Friday, Nov. 24. Admission to all SC State Parks will be free + you can take complementary tours of historic homes.

Pets

Say cheese. Celebrate the holidays with your four-legged friends by taking them to get their very own holiday photos at Dog Culture. On Monday, Nov. 20, both locations (Greenville + Mauldin) will offer the festive photo ops. Register for your spot.

Theater

Greenville Theatre added a performance to its Aretha Franklin tribute show — “Portrait of Aretha” — on Sunday, January 21. Featuring actress and singer CeCe Teneal, this show features Aretha’s hits, and some of her lesser-known works. Tickets are on sale now.

Eat

Happy soup season, Greenville. This sweet potato ginger soup is tasty, packed with vitamins, and gluten-free.*

Finance

Billionaires wanted this painting, but 54,538 everyday investors got it first — all thanks to Masterworks, the award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35.0%. Interested? 6AM City readers can skip the waitlist to join. †*

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Plan Ahead

🗳️ Rock the vote

Your guide to the 2025 Municipal Election in Greenville

Aerial shot of current city hall building (tall, multi-story, black mid-century building)

Out with the old, in with the new. | Photo provided by the City of Greenville

Municipal Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 7. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information to get you ready as you head to the polls, including who (and what) will be on your ballot.

What are we voting on?

In the City of Greenville, you’ll be voting for mayor, three city council members, and the commissioner of public works. See who you’re voting for here.

Find your polling location

City of Greenville’s polling places will be open on Tues., Nov. 7 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and this interactive map will help you locate your polling place. If you’re still unsure where to go, you can request voter information that provides your registration status + polling location.

At GVLtoday, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation (i.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote). To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy.

More voting tips

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Cuisinart’s 16-inch roaster and rack — because you deserve an easy-to-clean roaster this year, and this one’s big enough for a Thanksgiving turkey and has a nearly five-star rating.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

I am beyond excited that Jenny Allen of Bone and Ink is coming back to the Upstate. Fun fact, she did my first tattoo. I’m always looking for an excuse to get another one, and I think I just found one.

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