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  • Hey guys! It's me Katherine, and today I'm going to talk about CASTING TYPES--I'm gonna explain what they are, how to figure out your character type, and answer some acting type FAQs. Plus, I'll give my top tips on how to get cast OUTSIDE of your type! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments down below.
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  • @jorepe185
    @jorepe185 6 лет назад +2447

    My body says “ gay best friend “ my voice says “ 40 year old man “

    • @fjz10706
      @fjz10706 5 лет назад +160

      Jorepe1 then you could get Whizzer Brown, who is both

    • @n.c.435
      @n.c.435 5 лет назад +32

      Falsettos Meme Central living up to your username

    • @fjz10706
      @fjz10706 5 лет назад +19

      nikolas charlie I’m the #1 Falsettos stan

    • @izzyk15
      @izzyk15 5 лет назад +9

      WHIZZER BROWN

    • @floraostberg
      @floraostberg 4 года назад +22

      bro me too i’m a 14 year old girl and for my whole life i’ve been sounding like a 40 year old chain smoker who swallows razor blades on the daily. i’m a low bass in choir...

  • @lounytoon9444
    @lounytoon9444 6 лет назад +2118

    I’ve been cast as an old very Christian woman 5 times. I’m 17.

  • @nicotheniner
    @nicotheniner 5 лет назад +584

    list of who ive been cast as:
    1: drunk bisexual best friend
    2: drunk janitor
    3: his name was: man. that's all we know.

    • @ivanathompson9624
      @ivanathompson9624 4 года назад +24

      Nicotheniner is number 1 mercutio??

    • @khorale
      @khorale 4 года назад +7

      Nicotheniner HHAHAHAHAA

    • @HJB1996
      @HJB1996 3 года назад +4

      I hope we see a feature film about ‘Man’ one day 👌❤️

    • @nicotheniner
      @nicotheniner 3 года назад +1

      Holy shit I completely forgot about this comment 😦

    • @jokingbanana1042
      @jokingbanana1042 3 года назад +1

      I SAW YOUR KEEBO PFP AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT DRUNK JANITOR KEEBO LMFAO

  • @missoringasm7144
    @missoringasm7144 6 лет назад +1500

    I'm female and all of my dream roles are male roles and it makes me want to cry myself to sleep at night.

    • @bubble2245
      @bubble2245 6 лет назад +244

      i'm male and all of my dream roles are female roles and it makes me want to cry myself to sleep every nigh why don't we switch our bodies? But also, i do believe in genderbend so DON'T LOSE HOPE!

    • @captain6692
      @captain6692 6 лет назад +73

      Kaká Marques you guys should collaborate on a show

    • @wahboi3193
      @wahboi3193 6 лет назад +87

      I might be late to the party but same. I'll look at a character and ask myself, "do I want to BE WITH that character or do I want to BE that character?" Keeps me up at night.

    • @carmengutierrez2405
      @carmengutierrez2405 5 лет назад +4

      Same sis

    • @thecoloryellow7255
      @thecoloryellow7255 5 лет назад +2

      Audrey Moran Dude same

  • @oceanbreeze6368
    @oceanbreeze6368 7 лет назад +2447

    the popular girls, like Elle Woods. Or Heather.
    ...or Heather
    ...or Heather

  • @nerdytrashcan2058
    @nerdytrashcan2058 6 лет назад +604

    "Or Heather.... or Heather..... or Heather"

    • @ianduggan7102
      @ianduggan7102 4 года назад +8

      Alexandros Antonopoulos VERONICA! VERONICA! VERONICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

    • @imanmooraj6336
      @imanmooraj6336 4 года назад +4

      @@ianduggan7102 AND YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW, YOU KNOOOOW LIFE CAN BE BEAUTIFUL

    • @justinthepirate4621
      @justinthepirate4621 4 года назад +4

      @@imanmooraj6336 YOU HOPE YOU DREAM YOU PRAY AND YOU GET YOUR WAY!!

    • @SkylarGActor
      @SkylarGActor 4 года назад +4

      JustinThePirate ASK ME HOOOOWWWWW IT FEEEEEELLLS LOOKING LIKE HELLLL ON WHEEEEELSSSSS😂

    • @dilarakal4333
      @dilarakal4333 4 года назад +2

      Uhhh isn’t Macnamara a soprano tho? Like I don’t want to start any confusion, but just asking. Also, isn’t Duke an alto?

  • @springgreengoober
    @springgreengoober 7 лет назад +1068

    My type is a character that isn't too important but still notable.
    Like peggy
    can i be peggy please

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +49

      +Aquamarine 😂😂

    • @aiyagilliam9930
      @aiyagilliam9930 6 лет назад +50

      Peggy would mean Mrs. maria reynolds in act 2😂😂

    • @VeesGraveyard
      @VeesGraveyard 5 лет назад +6

      and peggy

    • @alissawilliams3435
      @alissawilliams3435 5 лет назад +6

      Oof same!i have stage fright but wanna get over it so she would be the perfect role since she doesn’t have ma y lines but is still important...

    • @user-vo3cm8zl5f
      @user-vo3cm8zl5f 5 лет назад +5

      *A N D P E G G Y*

  • @nutella_-qh9xz
    @nutella_-qh9xz 5 лет назад +483

    I’m a “not the lead but the show wouldn’t work without me” sorta gal I suppose

  • @KatesAdventures
    @KatesAdventures 7 лет назад +839

    I once got told by a complete stranger that I looked like I should be on Downton Abbey. I had no idea what to say to that XD

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +51

      AAAH! That's amazing!! 💕

    • @Gemstone37
      @Gemstone37 7 лет назад +18

      I had a similar experience, except they told me that I should be on Game of Thrones! Yeah don't know what to make of that either haha

    • @ashlynnheller8400
      @ashlynnheller8400 6 лет назад +11

      Assuming the woman in the pictire is you.I can see it.

    • @ashanti3099
      @ashanti3099 6 лет назад +9

      How are u verified???

    • @aaliyahetc.6687
      @aaliyahetc.6687 6 лет назад

      You do tbh.

  • @vii7207
    @vii7207 7 лет назад +298

    Whenever my director needs someone to play a dumb blonde, she comes to me.
    It's a blessing and a curse.

    • @evaandelisa
      @evaandelisa 6 лет назад +19

      Vii you're the next Kate Rockwell lol

    • @lucycopan8481
      @lucycopan8481 5 лет назад +11

      You could totally play Ellen woods then if u also had the vocal range for it

    • @livleigh6238
      @livleigh6238 4 года назад +3

      *Gretchen, is that you?*

    • @danebirbhaha7520
      @danebirbhaha7520 4 года назад +3

      I'm the opposite of a dumb blonde but holy shit i want to play one

    • @friendusesthisaccountnocom9928
      @friendusesthisaccountnocom9928 4 года назад +3

      Livleigh you mean Karen, right?

  • @andyholbrook5004
    @andyholbrook5004 6 лет назад +412

    Why hello. You have found the 13 year old who only plays moms.

  • @pandakatiefominz
    @pandakatiefominz 7 лет назад +279

    I once once had a teacher ask if I'd be Rapunzel at her three year old's birthday party

  • @seamusruuth
    @seamusruuth 4 года назад +173

    Me: *has a princessy mezzo soprano singing voice*
    *high energy*
    *slightly ditzy*
    *bouncy*
    Casting director: “I think you’d be good a 50 year old feminist who doesn’t wanna wear a dress at a wedding”

  • @potaotman4334
    @potaotman4334 6 лет назад +60

    You referenced Legally Blonde and Heathers in one sentence I love you

  • @vladdiethebaddie5275
    @vladdiethebaddie5275 7 лет назад +285

    My type is ALWAYS headstrong.
    I'm either the bitchy pseudo villain or the intelligent, motivated, and lowkey caring female protagonist (like. I'm Heather Chandler or Elizabeth Bennett or Vivienne Kensington or Mary Bailey.)

  • @anjirhiannon2912
    @anjirhiannon2912 6 лет назад +508

    My casting type has always been ensemble or the stereotypical fat character because of my weight, my vocals haven't really been appreciated very much because the first thing directors see is 'too fat' for leading roles, so I've started dieting because I want to find my /true/ casting type and ngl I'm really looking forward to losing this weight to find out what kind of role I look best for :)

    • @kendallsilver2607
      @kendallsilver2607 6 лет назад +81

      I'm rooting for you!!! :D I'm kinda overweight too but I'm lucky cause right now I'm auditioning for Ursula lol. But I'd probably never be Ariel, or Heather... or Heather... or Heather xD

    • @conniemcloed41
      @conniemcloed41 5 лет назад +23

      This is me too, we got this ❤️

    • @aiya3130
      @aiya3130 5 лет назад +33

      Idk if it makes you feel any better, but Kate Winslet got told in school that she would only ever get "the fat girl parts". She has a really good speech about it, actually. Good luck to you!

    • @brooket012
      @brooket012 4 года назад +2

      Anji Barrett-Chalk dumbasses

    • @estherbutt4341
      @estherbutt4341 4 года назад +10

      Audition for Tracy in Hairspray ❤️❤️ also it’s not bad to be big, often bigger is better

  • @maxtanaka3728
    @maxtanaka3728 7 лет назад +619

    Im usually the villain's slightly gay sidekick or the main young boy charecter.
    For example:
    LeFou,
    Flotsam or Jetsam,
    a Wickersham brother,
    Jack,
    Oliver,
    or Charlie Bucket.
    My casting type is very specific...

  • @hannamitchell106
    @hannamitchell106 7 лет назад +419

    on day i hope that i could just sit down with Katherine and have a cup of coffee and just talk ya know?:)

  • @spacetrashpile7199
    @spacetrashpile7199 6 лет назад +112

    I've recently realized that I'm really good at playing a villain, and I'm pretty good at playing the innocent one. One problem. IM AN ALTO. There are SO few alto roles out there. Thankfully, they are mostly people I can play, such as Madame Morrible and Mortica Addams.

    • @ollie3439
      @ollie3439 4 года назад +1

      Im an alto and im auditioning as miss hannigan

    • @BlujiBerries
      @BlujiBerries 4 года назад +3

      spacetrashpile I believe heather duke is an alto.

    • @laurataylor385
      @laurataylor385 3 года назад +1

      Elphaba

  • @bridget_pg
    @bridget_pg 6 лет назад +275

    This video helped me a lot while going out for an audition at a local theater for “Newsies”. I’m a short young girl, but I hid my hair in a cap, and wore very lose clothing to change my usual type. I’m so happy I made ensemble and Les understudy and I wanna thank you so much for your amazing advice. You’re absolutely amazing and I cannot thank you enough for every video you make. Thursday is now my favorite day of the week.

    • @lalulilalavilly723
      @lalulilalavilly723 6 лет назад +5

      B G Newsies is my dream! I keep begging my drama teacher to let us do it year after year. Congrats!

    • @bridget_pg
      @bridget_pg 6 лет назад +8

      Lalulila Lavilly
      Thank you! I was thrilled when I heard that it was happening, and I wanted to audition immediately but the website said “you have to be 14 or older” to audition. I was super sad so I emailed the director and told him about my background in acrobatics and dance and I was allowed to audition! I’m soooo excited!!!

    • @olidon96
      @olidon96 6 лет назад +6

      I have an audition for Newsies tomorrow! I won’t get into gender politics but I’m assigned female. I’m not really worried about it being a difficult part since I’ve already got short hair and a lower voice, so the hard part is just gonna be convincing them I can play a male role well lol

    • @damienlevi6029
      @damienlevi6029 6 лет назад +2

      I have a Newsies audition coming up for my school play and I’m going for Crutchie or Spot!

    • @mayamalachian6467
      @mayamalachian6467 5 лет назад +2

      Bridget Godfrey I'm a girl auditioning to be in newsies soon at my community theater, I have never done theater professionally so I don't know if I will be considered. Tips?

  • @lolyoudonthearthepeoplesin668
    @lolyoudonthearthepeoplesin668 5 лет назад +55

    “I’m not really good at sexy”
    Also kat: * in Evil Dead the musical*

  • @haileypeters9994
    @haileypeters9994 6 лет назад +99

    I had to play a boy in my last high school production, I was really really heartbroken. I felt really bad about myself. I felt like I wasn’t “pretty enough” to play a girl. But once I got into the character I was able to both, relate to him and separate myself from him. Playing that character was so different from who I actually am. He was a “bad boy”, he was the heartthrobs best friend. After talking to my director about how I felt so bad about myself playing a boy, she said “hailey we casted you as a boy, because you’re the only one who can do it, all the other girls wouldn’t be able to pull it off.” Which is a huge compliment. Anyways, even though I saw it as a bad experience at first, I learned to love the character I was playing.

    • @b..-.5439
      @b..-.5439 4 года назад +7

      I know this is like a year late but just look at Lauren Lopez's Draco Malfoy, iconic

    • @evita6150
      @evita6150 Год назад +2

      ​@@b..-.5439 Loved the Avpm reference

    • @queendryad3144
      @queendryad3144 7 месяцев назад

      I understand how you feel :) I had to play a boy (Tom Sawyer) for the same reason

  • @corapearlstein6341
    @corapearlstein6341 5 лет назад +138

    Me: thirteen but looks ten
    mezzo/high soprano
    casting directors: small child featured role! Cough Annie cough cough cough
    also casting directors: no small child roles in high school musical? Cast her as the cello playing skater dude.
    (this actually happened over one summer WITH THE SAME DIRECTOR)

    • @fiteme7025
      @fiteme7025 5 лет назад +8

      hold up the cello skater dude from high school musical?

    • @Brennataco
      @Brennataco 5 лет назад +5

      fite me I play the cello :)

    • @lexiefisher161
      @lexiefisher161 4 года назад +2

      @@Brennataco I will fite you :) cellos are just off brand double basses

    • @ryleemorrow6811
      @ryleemorrow6811 4 года назад +2

      @@lexiefisher161 woah woah woah woah, wait a minute... they are NOT!!! I play both and they are VERY different!

  • @unicornmagic7985
    @unicornmagic7985 7 лет назад +238

    What a coincidence. So many Hamilton puns and I'm performing some songs from Hamilton tonight

  • @noels__
    @noels__ 5 лет назад +40

    for some reason, i’m always cast as “the lover who dies in the end/just doesn’t have a good ending” such as whizzer and jd lmao

    • @annyshkilionok2680
      @annyshkilionok2680 2 года назад +1

      Holy shit JD is definitely dream role material though

    • @tictac2365
      @tictac2365 2 года назад +1

      if i was a man i would die to play whizzer

  • @gennybaratta2460
    @gennybaratta2460 5 лет назад +122

    Me: mezzo soprano to to soprano, 4”8 thin with small chest
    Casting director: Sally Brown! Wendy Darling! Little Alison!
    Me (internally): I’m 23 years old why am I playing children! :/

    • @crookedfingers945
      @crookedfingers945 4 года назад +8

      you’re 23 and 4’8”??? i thought i was short lmao

    • @mollykool9180
      @mollykool9180 4 года назад

      Hi I am 10 years old and 4"9

    • @harrisonburgeron
      @harrisonburgeron 4 года назад

      llama corn hello tiny child. When I was ten I was 5”2. Get on this level

    • @danebirbhaha7520
      @danebirbhaha7520 4 года назад

      I'm the absolute opposite

    • @Annesglitter
      @Annesglitter 4 года назад

      I’m 12 and I’m 5’3. I NEED TO CATCH UP.

  • @ShashaDivine
    @ShashaDivine 7 лет назад +178

    When the intro starts
    Me: IM GONNA LOVE THIS
    When it ends
    Me: I NEED TO WATCH ALL OF HER VIDEOS

  • @bens3963
    @bens3963 6 лет назад +31

    Prefer playing villains because I tend to think they're more interesting but I never really thought I had a type.

  • @kayman3633
    @kayman3633 4 года назад +17

    My look says “Oh, she’s the kid! Cast her as the kid!”
    But when they hear me sing
    “Oh, she’s a tenor....”

  • @keplerr1512
    @keplerr1512 7 лет назад +38

    I'm an Alto and I always play the worrisome, nerdy, friend character. (ex. martha dunstock, kelsi from hsm.) though, i have gotten a couple moments where i've been the sassy, headstrong, and witty character (sharpay, cheshire cat)

    • @mela4440
      @mela4440 6 лет назад +3

      i just finished a show as kelsi!! i was so scared of being stuck in the worrisome cast type haha. i hope i get as lucky as you! (but then again, you don't have to hide your nerves onstage when you're playing someone who always looks afraid haha)

  • @eliserose358
    @eliserose358 7 лет назад +57

    I was always the same character type in high school. The short sassy spitfire thing. Little Red in ITW, Essie in You Can't take it With you, Terk in Tarzan.

  • @Salemclouse
    @Salemclouse 7 лет назад +135

    I played a goofy evil aunt in a fat suit one show, and a strong and bold heroine in the next... talk about contrast lol

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +5

      😂😂

    • @alleycatgremlin2827
      @alleycatgremlin2827 6 лет назад +2

      this sounds like sponge from james and the giant peach

    • @natafassnacht
      @natafassnacht 5 лет назад +1

      Same 🙌 10 years of theater and the only lead role I've ever gotten was Aunt Sponge in James

    • @caitlynjoy8498
      @caitlynjoy8498 4 года назад

      I’m guessing Sponge ?

    • @mrs.souda-owada3006
      @mrs.souda-owada3006 4 года назад

      i was spiker once!! i love the aunts in JATGP

  • @sofiakhwaja4922
    @sofiakhwaja4922 7 лет назад +89

    I can't believe this channel exists! This is the best thing I've found in a very long time. You're so funny, and you give great tips :) AHH! I'm just so happy I found this channel

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +5

      Sofia Khwaja Oh my goodness 💞😂💗 you are too sweet! Thank you!! And welcome to the #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

    • @mimiisaac6788
      @mimiisaac6788 7 лет назад +3

      Sofia Khwaja she's so helpful

    • @sophieoconnor5454
      @sophieoconnor5454 6 лет назад

      Sofia Khwaj

  • @shmoogle7489
    @shmoogle7489 6 лет назад +9

    I went to an arts school for most of my elementary school years. They always casted the same three girls. Eventually I transferred schools and in eighth grade I starred as Maria in The Sound Of Music. It was really great to have finally been given a chance. I can’t wait to audition for more roles! I have a feeling I’ll often be casted as children because I’m 5’0 and have a relatively high voice.

  • @lizzieschultz7125
    @lizzieschultz7125 5 лет назад +11

    I’m pretty sure my cast type is ‘who hasn’t been cast’ 😂 😂

  • @thecomedyclownfish1731
    @thecomedyclownfish1731 7 лет назад +25

    For me, you can pretty much just tick any box that's dorky/nerdy/geeky, and soft spoken shy guy, basically any beta male and/or comedic relief character you can think of, I can do. However, as a guy, I have yet to gain a single shred of muscle, so I can't be any kind of intimidating gangster, or Mr. All-American Badass

  • @hazellawrence2062
    @hazellawrence2062 7 лет назад +574

    Me: a mezzo soprano to top soprano, 5"1 and chubby with large bust.
    Can't play children, bc bust😂
    Can't play grown adults because short and stopped growing😂
    Casting director: literally what do we even do with her?😂

    • @hazellawrence2062
      @hazellawrence2062 7 лет назад +21

      And with long hair and my glasses I look like Melissa McCarthey (especially in Ghostbusters) which I'm flattered by💁🏻

    • @huntercuyler
      @huntercuyler 6 лет назад +22

      There are a lot of roles for short adult females though (Mostly moms, aunts, etc. in period musicals, aka every cast member in Bye Bye Birdie...) And having a high vocal range helps a lot too.

    • @HuldaMyWaffles
      @HuldaMyWaffles 6 лет назад +15

      You just described me! I was Tracy, and that's about it for our type. one community theatre director only sees me as the "mom", had to force him to see me as Wednesday Addams. (got it ;)

    • @hazellawrence2062
      @hazellawrence2062 6 лет назад +4

      Hunter Cuyler I guess. I'll have to settle for those when I'm older as I can't really play an older character at my current age or mid 20s when I'm hopefully in the industry😬

    • @ozziethewiz4041
      @ozziethewiz4041 6 лет назад +1

      I FEEL THAT

  • @trevormcneil4310
    @trevormcneil4310 6 лет назад +10

    I've had trouble getting comedy roles even though this is what I do best because a) I'm a tenor and b) I have what my friends refer to as "resting psycho face". A combo which tends to get me cast as sort of sexy/scary villains/anti-heroes. The closest I'm likely to get to comedy is Orin in Little Shop of Horrors or J.D. in Heathers.

  • @morgandamato1711
    @morgandamato1711 7 лет назад +132

    I am so ready #TheatreThursdayFam world domination. That's all I gotta say about that. 💗

    • @hannamitchell106
      @hannamitchell106 7 лет назад +4

      Morgan Damato yaaaasssss

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +19

      a world filled with acceptance and bad puns. and lots of tea #SignMeUp!!! 🎉💕🎭

    • @kateh5446
      @kateh5446 7 лет назад +2

      Katherine Steele YAS please!!

    • @melodydyk6170
      @melodydyk6170 7 лет назад +1

      Katherine Steele that sounds like heaven

  • @thegirlwitheeyes1232
    @thegirlwitheeyes1232 6 лет назад +36

    "Ryan Reynolds may never love me" *HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND*

  • @neontheaofficial2032
    @neontheaofficial2032 7 лет назад +102

    THE HAMILTON REFERENCE

  • @Gabby-kc8cy
    @Gabby-kc8cy 6 лет назад +24

    the popular girls, like Elle Wood
    or heather
    or heather
    *loud puking noise*
    ... or heather

  • @jasmin9505
    @jasmin9505 6 лет назад +11

    ahh this was so helpful, i'm just gonna go spam my friends with questions of 'whAT ACTRESSES DO I LOOK LIKE' now hahah

  • @BreSinging
    @BreSinging 7 лет назад +36

    Loved this! Thank ya, my dear. I always play someone flirty or bratty and I am a mezzo. Idk. Lol. But I've(very sadly!) mostly done straight plays, so there ya go.

  • @lningja
    @lningja 6 лет назад +18

    i have an important audition on wednesday and that christmas light and flower analogy made me smile

  • @maddymensour
    @maddymensour 7 лет назад +29

    Heather... Or Heather... Or, Heather.
    That was the best.

  • @elsabaxter8839
    @elsabaxter8839 6 лет назад +7

    I’m always cast in ensemble, but for this show it was about fear and sadness, and I got the lead. My director really type casts people so I’ll probably play things like that forever.

  • @ionescarlet9741
    @ionescarlet9741 7 лет назад +243

    Heather, heather, *pukes* aaaaaaand heatyef

  • @AndreaCardenas
    @AndreaCardenas 7 лет назад +352

    HeHehEhEHe nice hamilton reference

  • @jessica23claire
    @jessica23claire 7 лет назад +40

    I've never played a role in a musical, but I'm a mezzo and my face looks young. Like for example if I played Veronica in Heathers I'd know how to play/sing the character but I don't look like the type to play character. Gaaahhhh!!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +11

      omg #TheStruggle!!!! Trying changing up your wardrobe/hair/makeup! :)

  • @hannahshade4060
    @hannahshade4060 5 лет назад +2

    This is the second video ive watch on this channel and im so glad i found it, you've really made me feel better about become an actress.
    Its a dream of mine and im stressed out about how to even start, so thank you for "shinning some light" on this situation im in❤️

  • @brulee5741
    @brulee5741 6 лет назад +9

    The first ever production I was in was my high school’s spring musical, Legally Blonde. I was cast as Vivienne Kensington. In a week or so, I’ll be auditioning for Heathers and I’ve heard (from multiple people, including the Student Director and the Vocal Director) that I’ll probably be cast as Heather Chandler. Guess I’m gonna have that permanent stigma for the mean girl 😅 I think I have a shot for Veronica though... not gonna lie.

  • @dsmith123451
    @dsmith123451 7 лет назад +16

    Favorite day of the week amiright??!! #TheatreThursdayfam Super helpful! I had a pretty good grasp of the characters I can play, but honestly I could watch you talk about calculus and still be entertained! ha ily

  • @anastasiarai4366
    @anastasiarai4366 7 лет назад +20

    Everything you're saying makes so much sense!!! However, the only thing that sucks is people of color get automatically cast as certain things just because of their race. Which is terrible, because personally even if you're style depends on your appearance (of course) I don't think basing off of race is okay, I guess I think they're different? I'm not saying you were talking about that or anything of course, but I just thought I'd say that I think basing a type off of race sucks the most about type casting : TTT (Unless they mention their race in the show then lolol that all good, like in hairspray) But that's just something I'd like to mention!

    • @anastasiarai4366
      @anastasiarai4366 7 лет назад +1

      **btw that was in no way hate or saying you were saying anything racist in any way shape or form!!! : '' OO I love you and your video's, it was just something I thought was worth mentioning from personal experience!

    • @dianaelisa9261
      @dianaelisa9261 4 года назад

      Haha I’m latina and an alto/mezzo so most of the time I’m typecast into overt “spicy” characters 😅. I can do white (or non-racially codes) characters if they’re the sarcastic, headstrong brunette type

  • @morganm4163
    @morganm4163 6 лет назад

    I love watching these videos because you’re so friendly and fun to listen to!

  • @abbybarsanti6436
    @abbybarsanti6436 7 лет назад +6

    This was awesome! Thanks Katherine! 💜💜 love theatre Thursdays 😊

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +4

      Love!!! #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

  • @sansipansy
    @sansipansy 7 лет назад +11

    Your insights into the theatre world are always so interesting, especially for someone who had (until finding your videos, of course) absolutely no clue about, well everything 😅 Also I love how big it is in the US, around here, there is almost nothing going on 🙈

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +2

      Aw!! 💗💗 So glad you're part of the #TheatreThursdayFam!!!

  • @arushiupadhyay3464
    @arushiupadhyay3464 6 лет назад +9

    You’re so so adorable and I’m pretty sure I️ just subscribed BECAUSE THOSE EYEBROWS ARE ON FLEEEKKK

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  6 лет назад

      AH THANK YOU!!! And welcome to the #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

  • @lj4242
    @lj4242 5 лет назад

    Girl, your eyebrows have come a long way. Your eyebrow game is on point in your most recent vids. Well done!

  • @katweilenmann3016
    @katweilenmann3016 4 года назад

    This video helped me so much, Katherine you're amazing! ^^

  • @alicepmmattos4752
    @alicepmmattos4752 5 лет назад +17

    " ThE DoOr WAs opEn" THEN CLOSE THE GODDAMN DOOR

  • @sadiemckenna457
    @sadiemckenna457 7 лет назад +18

    I'm down for taking over the world. I mean Broadway. Also, thanks for this awesome and VERY informative video!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +3

      😂😂 Glad you liked it!!! 🎉💕🎭

  • @mariab.6527
    @mariab.6527 7 лет назад +1

    this video was so honest- thank you!!! (also my casting type in high school theatre is literally the mom so i laughed when you mentioned that) :')

  • @allie5422
    @allie5422 4 года назад +3

    Me watching this 4 years later during quarentine like: = =
    U

  • @asherzell3027
    @asherzell3027 4 года назад +6

    Me: alto / alto 2
    Also me: short dyed hair 5’2 and tomboy-ish
    Casting directors: Rizzo! Rizzo! We must cast her as Rizzo!
    (This was for Grease obviously)

  • @TanglesInTiaras
    @TanglesInTiaras 6 лет назад +13

    New subscriber! love your videos

    • @ghosto_o7536
      @ghosto_o7536 5 лет назад +1

      SAME GIRL

    • @bananakid2850
      @bananakid2850 4 года назад

      still better than an understudy for a person who never needs one

  • @ceebee685
    @ceebee685 5 лет назад +2

    I've played everything from shy, lovesick heroines to old ladies to the villain. I've been told by casting directors I'm pretty versatile. But the parts I feel the most comfortable in playing are always the sassy, snarky characters. It suits my physical appearance in a way too, haha

  • @sg.melttt
    @sg.melttt 7 лет назад +3

    thank you!! this helped so much and i definitely want to be a part of the #TheatreThursdayFam ♥️🎭♥️ btw i looove your Phantom poster

  • @ShashaDivine
    @ShashaDivine 7 лет назад +9

    THIS REALLY HELPS OMG

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +2

      Oh good!!! Glad to hear it!!!

  • @topshagger3048
    @topshagger3048 5 лет назад +20

    Looks: 5ft1”, skinny and built like a fridge.
    Voice: like a post-pubescent boy.
    Casting type: ???

  • @vivienne8203
    @vivienne8203 7 лет назад

    Just started theater LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are big inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад

      That's wonderful!!!! 🦄💖 And thank you so much!! #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

  • @ChadBarnier
    @ChadBarnier 6 лет назад

    Love how different you can come across with a wardrobe/attitude change!!

  • @Jesse.with.no.i
    @Jesse.with.no.i 5 лет назад +7

    Im always the mean girl, even when it’s a show where there shouldn’t be one!!Such as being a judgmental lamb in charlottes web. Or even being a gossipy mean girl like flamingo in Alice in Wonderland! How does that even make sense!!

  • @somegirl9473
    @somegirl9473 5 лет назад +6

    When you’re casting type goes from old mother reaching for success to little boy who’s obsessed with musical theatre. How I don’t know? I’m 15, female, and 5 foot 10 in.

  • @SeaSparklesLP
    @SeaSparklesLP 4 года назад

    it’s funny watching this video now and hearing you say “i’m bad at playing sexy” since you were shelly in evil dead just recently! lmao love you :)

  • @chantellex9696
    @chantellex9696 6 лет назад

    I’m so glad u did this video I have been struggling to figure out what types I’m good at playing I never go to auditions because of it this video made it a bit more clear I gust need to gain more confidence x 💖💜🦄

  • @kylie5853
    @kylie5853 5 лет назад +4

    Body: mom
    Personality: young daughter
    Voice: romantic interest

  • @ghoststories1228
    @ghoststories1228 7 лет назад +27

    I was hoping you might be able to help me out. I'm a female and I also happen to be a strong tenor. I can hit the lower notes of an alto range, but definitely not the upper ones. And my problem is I always audition for male roles, but I never get cast because they want a 'real guy'. And it's truly disheartening because even though I love theater, and I'm incredibly passionate about it, I can never land a role as a male character because of the fact I have female anatomy lol. I'd appreciate if you have any advice that may help!

    • @missoringasm7144
      @missoringasm7144 6 лет назад +1

      SarChasm Lord I'm the exact same way. I can usually match the low notes for male roles (I can match most notes in female roles too but that's besides the point. I was gifted with a decently large range which I'm like super grateful for lol) and all of my favourite dream roles are male roles. I NEVER get cast for them because I'm female. Like seriously if I got the chance to snap my fingers and just turn male right now I would.

    • @madalynnmason9381
      @madalynnmason9381 6 лет назад

      I was cast as male before so just keep trying

    • @vikablaire3528
      @vikablaire3528 5 лет назад +1

      Musical theater "alto": Mezzo-soprano without the high notes

    • @sarahkoury1224
      @sarahkoury1224 4 года назад

      This is completely my same situation!

  • @1011Koolkatty
    @1011Koolkatty 7 лет назад +1

    this video helped me a lot!! i've been struggling with what my type might be because i've been cast as motherly characters, but i've also been ingenues. so it's a bit difficult trying to find my type, and it depends on the director, too. but this is helping!! thanks! :)

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +1

      +1011Koolkatty happy to help!! 💕🦄

  • @cassimac9726
    @cassimac9726 6 лет назад

    I love your room it brings back gooood memories from childhood. FUZZY PILLOWS!!!

  • @username3152
    @username3152 6 лет назад +5

    When I was ten, I could belt, I was also a hardcore soprano (by hardcore I meant my voice was as high as Ariana Grande's voice) and I was auditioning for a musical, and somebody pointed at me and said "This play is 8+, go find your mommy and stand with her." So I said "I'm 10." So they said "No your not sweetie, go find your mom." Oh, did I mention I was really short? Well I was. So, I went to get my mom and I had to have her confirm that I was ten. I was casted as a five year old, but at least I was the lead role, btw the play was about a five year old who had to manage through kindergarten, while her home life was falling apart.

    • @fjz10706
      @fjz10706 5 лет назад +1

      What show was it?

  • @katieblock6659
    @katieblock6659 7 лет назад +10

    Hello, i need some advice ;-; next year my school is doing Phantom of the opera next year. And i would love to be Christine. the only thing I'm concerned about is that I've been the lead for three years in a row. And i don't know if they will still pick me to be the lead ;-;

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +4

      +Katie Block Hey Katie-- I wouldn't worry about that (mainly because you have no control over it). Focus on your training & audition prep instead 💕

  • @lydia8526
    @lydia8526 4 года назад +2

    My casting type is "the rich bitchy mean girl" well I love it. Maybe one day I can play Heather Chandler or Regina George.

  • @treewarrick3959
    @treewarrick3959 7 лет назад

    Can I just say thank you for being so pun-ny (is that a word? Well now it is) and hilarious and just great. Thank you for these videos and I'm really glad I subscribed. Also you uploaded this video on my birthday, so thank you for that. Keep being amazing.

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад

      +Tyrzah Warrick Tyrzah!!!!! Thank you so, so much! 💕 you are too sweet, and I very much appreciate your kind words! (And happy belated birthday love! Xx)

  • @chelseacheckington7421
    @chelseacheckington7421 7 лет назад +9

    You mention hair being part of your type in your other video. Question: Would it be weird to wear a wig to an audition? I have very short hair, which gives me a very specific look. I own lots of wigs though and can look extremely different with hair.

    • @lucycopan8481
      @lucycopan8481 5 лет назад +1

      That would be a good idea based on the role you want to play

    • @arifasig4708
      @arifasig4708 2 года назад

      I have super long brunette hair 😭 my community theater is doing the Grease Musical and I want to audition for the role of Sandy…I’m not blonde tho!! 😢so like I’m scared that’s gonna sway audition results

  • @saraluna6337
    @saraluna6337 5 лет назад +8

    Me: *is 4'10, super awkward, looks like a 12 year old*
    Director: You're going to be a 30+ year old, consistently tipsy, seductive woman!
    (I was the drowsy chaperone)

    • @mysticqueen3551
      @mysticqueen3551 5 лет назад +1

      I would LOVE to be the Drowsy Chaperone!

    • @alexabell5004
      @alexabell5004 3 года назад

      Let’s switch places I want to play the drowsy chaperone

  • @faithholliman1357
    @faithholliman1357 7 лет назад

    I just found you and you're so freaking amazing omg where have you been my whole life

  • @isamarpineda2844
    @isamarpineda2844 7 лет назад

    Wow...you are so nice. I know that sounds a bit weird but it's refreshing to see someone we enjoys Theatre, participates in it, and isn't mean about it. I know several people in Theatre that are rude, critical, and scary. I enjoy theatre a lot...but I fear to work with these people or if I will even grow in that sort of environment. I haven't been in Theatre for a long time, my singing ain't that good but I'd love to be in musicals, but more over I feel that I've receeded* so far from it that I'm just not that good. So, I'm happy I found your channel. You give me confidence and make me hopeful for the future because of your personality and helpful information. Thank you!❤

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад

      +Isabelle Roaming isabelle!!! Oh my GOODNESS!!!! 🦄💖😱🌟 thank you so, so much. I remember how intimidated I was when I first started theatre and how everyone had an agenda + wasn't willing to help me learn. That's the EXACT reason I started a RUclips channel--to help fellow theatre lovers learn + grow + hang out in a safe space ❤️ so, THANK YOU for your kind words!! Happy to have you in the #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

  • @cheekybean9147
    @cheekybean9147 6 лет назад +6

    "the door was open"

  • @voreme7927
    @voreme7927 6 лет назад +13

    i look like mike faist.
    connor murphy here i come

    • @peachyecho1287
      @peachyecho1287 6 лет назад +1

      end my life my actual dream role because can relate

  • @magicianrexofficial
    @magicianrexofficial 4 года назад

    Informative and funny!!! Thanks for the tips!

  • @lindseybeverly4736
    @lindseybeverly4736 5 лет назад

    I love you so much. You have helped me tremendously

  • @selinwang6171
    @selinwang6171 4 года назад +5

    Me: plays a little girl who is curious
    Also me: plays an ogre mother who lets go of her child
    My mind: WHAT IS MY TYPE?

  • @awgutz3304
    @awgutz3304 6 лет назад +6

    Me: *has a pixie cut and is 5”*
    Casting director: wELL, SHE CAN’T PLAY ANYTHING ELSE, SO SHE CAN BE A LITTLE BOY

  • @danieltachiki6175
    @danieltachiki6175 4 года назад

    I honestly love you so much. you're soooo funny

  • @jellyrcw12
    @jellyrcw12 2 года назад

    I loved the costume changes you did lol

  • @audreylivigni4645
    @audreylivigni4645 7 лет назад +17

    Where did you get your posters from?!? GIMME GIMME (thoroughly modern Millie reference)!!:))) btw ily!! 🎭🎼🎼

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 лет назад +3

      Audrey Livigni my mom got them off eBay about 5 years ago! 💕💗💘💖 and thank you!!! 😘 #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

  • @isharaj-silverman2411
    @isharaj-silverman2411 7 лет назад +5

    Does anyone have recommendations for someone who doesn't visually fit most roles? I'm mixed race (half Indian, half Ashkenazi Jewish), and so I can't really play white roles, or block roles, and can only occasionally pass as Hispanic, which makes it tough to look at all like a casting panel's view of a character. My typecast is strong women who are generally single and have some kind of emotional trauma. Unfortunately I am very small of stature, but cannot for the life of me convincingly play an ingenue.

    • @littleanchovy9013
      @littleanchovy9013 6 лет назад +3

      hi I know this is late but honestly, roles generally don't have a set race unless specified within the context of the show (ie. Ragtime, Hairspray etc) most of the time you'll just be casted in whatever role fits you the best talent wise. I'm sure you could pull off any role you wanted! if ingenues aren't really your thing, you'd probably make an amazing character role actor.

  • @hiilikespicynoodles5873
    @hiilikespicynoodles5873 3 года назад +1

    Tysm for this video 😃❤️

  • @GeeBri
    @GeeBri 7 лет назад

    This was so useful, thanks!