When I was in my first production, everything was new to me, and I had never acted before. My very first cold read was just a very different experience. But in my first show, I learned so much about what you need to do to be fairly successful in theatre.

1. Befriend the Script

The script will most likely be your first friend in theatre, the script tells you everything you need to know. The script includes your actions, emotions, and stage directions. The script is also never wrong so thats always good to have that reassurance.

2. Lines! Lines! Lines!

Obviously there isn't going to be a play if it is free of words. Words are probably a big component of most plays. You don't have to remember all of them in one night, but definitely work on them.

3. Bring the Intensity

There is obviously a major need for realistic emotion in drama. This means you need to stay open minded and maybe take some emotion tips from more experienced actors, or the director. An emotionless play is a very dull play.

4. Just not that much intensity

Just because you are involved in drama it doesn't mean you have to be drama queen. Working towards the completion of any show is already stressful enough, don't pile onto the stress by adding your unnecessary sass.

5. Improv

Sometimes on stage you just freeze, and that is ultra scary when it happens, but no worries you can get out of it. When you get stumped don't stop talking, say things that make sense until you get back on target. Trust me it works, I have done it.

6. Stop moving

You can't just stand still on stage however, if you move to much you may give someone in the first row whiplash. If its a nervous tick just super glue your feet to the stage. (Don't actually)

7. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Plays and musicals aren't at all like movies, you can't stop performing and do the scene over again. A play is done in front of a live audience, yes real humans. So work hard to make it perfect.

8. Open up the schedule

Play practice will take a big chunk out of your day. (In high school anyway). Plan on not leaving school until a few hours after school. It is totally worth the time, the pros greatly outweigh the cons.

9. Pay attention

Nothing is worse than a missed entrance. There is always that one person who just misses all of them. Don't be that person, make sure you know what is happening at all times. Honestly no single person on earth enjoys that person they make everybody look bad.

10. Costumes and Make-up

Sorry guys! Yes, you may have to wear make-up. The make up isn't actually going to be that bad, they just make it so your face can be seen with all the lights, The costumes are actually pretty awesome with a great costumer. Just make sure you take care of your costume so it can be used again.