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Sep 14, 2010

All the World’s a Stage

Guest Blogger Mary O'Donnell, Fundraiser, Performer...MBA  Following up a recent Business Women’s Finishing School article about the work of a performer, I have expanded on some of the lessons from the theater world that can be applied in the corporate world. 1.      Be prepared.Like a job interview, an audition is all about research and preparation.  I always read the play before I audition, and if it’s a musical, I familiarize myself with the score. I had the opportunity to audition for (name drop) Ben Affleck for the first movie he directed.  I got a call the day before the audition, bought the...

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