Chapter Summary: Evident from this chapter talent, even really exceptional talent, doesn't equate to success or a professional career. It takes far more than talent (that means years and years of vocal training, deep practice, and becoming masterful doesn't mean you will have a career). Technique can be taught, good health can be maintained, but there are so many other factors that vary from person to person. Flair and poise on stage is huge, and a socially awkward or uninteresting person oftentimes makes for an awkward and uninteresting performer. Physical appearance is what you're born with-the gene pool. Sure you can lose/gain weight with varying degrees of control, and there is plastic surgery, but you are who you are and you have the body you have. However, you can control what you wear and how you wear it, you can develop good posture. Your physical appearance plays a HUGE role when being cast in a show and even considered for certain roles. You may vocally be there but if you don't look the part you won't be considered for the role. Sure you can learn a bit about stage personality but so much of it needs to come from an already established foundation of confidence or guts. Be reliable and dependable, be personable, show up on time to rehearsal and be attentive. Always come prepared. Knowing how to audition and perform is huge and how to carry yourself confidently and not arrogantly or embarrassed. Above all, you gotta love it.
Key Concept: Talent doesn't make you successful alone. Talent is just expected. It's about everything else you bring to the table.
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Making Connections: Physical appearance greatly affects the way I have viewed people in auditions. They may have sang really well but I was distracted by what they were wearing or how 'wrong' they looked for whatever role they were auditioning for. It makes a big difference! After being on the other side of the coin I can testify that if you don't look great or right than you won't sound great or right to the auditioners.
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