When I was in High School... - Taylor Martin, Andrea Merlyn's Book of Secrets: Volume II

1.  How did you become involved in the performing arts? 


My father brought home the Chipmunk Song and I sang along with it. 


2. What is the most interesting part you've ever played?  


The murderous transvestite in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Why? I got to play four characters in the show. 


3. What advice would you give to young people who are interested in getting involved in the performing arts?  


a) Get a thick skin for all the rejection you're going to meet. 
b) Remember, it's called "show business" and only one word is "show." You're in it for the money. It's how you'll feed and cloth and insure yourself and your family. Don't sell yourself for less than what you're worth. 


4. How can teens become ambassadors for the performing arts during the school year? 


Teens? What about us adults who need the job? 


5. Where can teens find a community of other performing artists around the city?


The Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.), Footlite Musicals' Young Artists group, High School theatre groups.