Broadway Critic

The life of a Broadway critic may seem glamorous to some, but it involves hard work and dedication. If you are interested in becoming a critic of the performing arts, more specifically a Broadway critic, you have to start small. There are many possible roads that lead to an aisle seat on Broadway and columns in national newspapers, however, starting down those roads all begins on a small stage.

Local Plays: There are always local plays being put on. From elementary school plays to college performing arts productions and local theater groups, you'll find many of them listed in your local paper. You can begin your road to being a Broadway critic by reviewing and critiquing these plays and shows. College and independent theater groups will be your best bet. Give honest, well thought reviews and submit them to the local papers- you'll be surprised by the results.

Don't Limit Yourself: The path to becoming a Broadway critic can encompass more than plays. Write reviews of movies and concerts, independent films and anything else you can get your hands on. Publish these through the local paper as well. If that doesn't work, set up a blog or website online and post them there.

Network: Find other critics and get to know them. Find out what they do and how they are successful. This will give you valuable insight into the minds of your fellow critics.

Develop a Following: The more you review, the more people will become aware of you. Writing succinct, well thought out reviews will also help you gain a readership. Once you have amassed a respectable following, begin submitting reviews to larger papers. Starting with state papers or newspapers produced in large cities is the best bet at this juncture, though you can also try your hand at national papers.

It will take years to develop a large enough following and the correct writing style to become a Broadway critic, but it can be done.