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Post by gypsy on Mar 25, 2004 21:48:59 GMT -5
So there won't be an excess of threads...Post whatever you want about auditioning, which songs you used, for which shows, which parts, suggestions, criticism, and whatever you want to say about auditioning.
I'm considering auditioning with 'Climbing Uphill' (from The Last 5 Years) for next year's musical, even though it's about 8 or 9 months away. Teehee, I like to plan ahead. Not is it a great song, but it's about auditioning! I loev teh humor. Since we only audition with *part* of a song, I can do the entire beginning, up until "I should have told them I was sick last week..."
But in more recent news, my friend is taking me to a local community theater audition with her!It's auditions for a summer production of Les Mis (teen version, ugh, I know!). The only thing is, I won't be able to actually be in the show in the unlikely chance that I get in...I'm going to be in Paris for 3 weeks! Ironic, no?
But I was thinking, since last year, that playhouse put on a production of 'The Wild Party,' I could audition with something from that. I just have to work on my vibrato, and not singing out of the back of my throat. Any suggestions?
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Post by ChancetoFly on Mar 25, 2004 22:11:24 GMT -5
Hee! Yay L5Y
But just a hint to anyone who might be considering using the "thinking" part of that song...DON'T....it's just a bad idea....if your auditioning for you mom's best friend's husband who's a community director then ok, but otherwise it's just a bad idea. Directors won't think its funny. And even if you go to the Little Unknown Regional Theatre in Alaska and audition, you never know who knows whom or who you'll run into at that audition you really DO want. I'm just sayin...
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Post by chenofano on Mar 25, 2004 22:13:06 GMT -5
I'm really in a pickle for my audition for "Tom Saywer". I think it's a relatively newer version and I can't seem to find anything about the songs and the keys and all that jazz. I'm really a belter, so I was thinking something from "The Wild Party", "Wicked", or "Gypsy". But I really have no clue. But I was thinking for my monologue I'd use this really cute one from YAGMCB. But as to the song, I have yet to decide, but auditions are in June.
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Post by gypsy on Mar 25, 2004 22:20:34 GMT -5
But just a hint to anyone who might be considering using the "thinking" part of that song...DON'T....it's just a bad idea.... I couldn't agree more. It's not evn singing, really. Just verbal diahrrea without breathing... That's why I plan to stop right after "Grant me graaaaaaace." -gyps |
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Post by Elphabaluv on Mar 25, 2004 22:38:31 GMT -5
Chenofan--
I think I just had a friend who was in something like that. Anyway I'd have to say probably something from Gypsy would be your best bet. Everything's Coming Up Roses perhaps...
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Post by chenofano on Mar 25, 2004 22:40:59 GMT -5
Chenofan-- I think I just had a friend who was in something like that. Anyway I'd have to say probably something from Gypsy would be your best bet. Everything's Coming Up Roses perhaps... That works out good, cause that's one of the main songs I've been practicing. Thanks for your help  |
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Post by glindathegood on Mar 26, 2004 3:33:40 GMT -5
I love that song!It's just got such a great bet!Everythings comeing up roses for me and for yooouu!Tee hee!Go for it!And good luck!
I dont have an auditions coming up since I am going to musical theater camp the whole month of July.I was supposed to do 'Peter Pan' at a community theater, but since it is in July I cant!For camp I am dorming two hours away from my house, and I feel so responsible(pah!).Its gonna be my first time away from home without family there for that long, so I hope I do ok!
-Colleen
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Post by Elphabaluv on Mar 26, 2004 6:52:05 GMT -5
Aww- you will do fine, I'm sure of it! Really soon you'll forget that you're not at home and you will just have the best time!
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Post by Nancy on Mar 26, 2004 18:20:01 GMT -5
I plan ahead too, Ally, hehe. I want to sing 'Not For the Life of Me' from Thoroughly Modern Millie for my school show's audition next November. (I started planning when I wasn't able to do the show this year becase of time and grades.) It's such a fun song! |
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Post by glindathegood on Mar 26, 2004 18:33:33 GMT -5
I plan ahead too, Ally, hehe. I want to sing 'Not For the Life of Me' from Thoroughly Modern Millie for my school show's audition next November. (I started planning when I wasn't able to do the show this year becase of time and grades.) It's such a fun song! You guys sure know how to pick em!I looove that song!TMM has such great music. I've never seen it but I would love to!I have a caberet coming up(I just realized)and I need something to sing for it. I was thinking'Stormy Weather'. Im into the Jazz/Tourch songs!I think it might be good, but im not sure. Any other sugguestions? -Colleen |
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Post by gypsy on Mar 26, 2004 23:01:52 GMT -5
Well, the Colleen I know has a sexy jazz voice, and should do something like that for the show. No, I don't mean 'All That Jazz.' I mean an authentic, real jazz thing. And if 'All That Jazz' really is authentically jazz-y, please ignore me and my close-minded self. Go for the jazz! And for you Nancy, all I have to say...It's a blackout, holy cow! -gyps |
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Post by MJRWicKeDFaN89 on Mar 27, 2004 1:08:29 GMT -5
i'm auditioning for Annie Get Your Gun...unfortunately im not familiar with the show...could someone maybe give me a quick summary llam...also is there kids in it? what are some good audition songs for that? thanks!
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Post by Elphabaluv on Mar 27, 2004 11:46:38 GMT -5
Annie Get Your Gun: Quick Summary
Annie is a sharpshooter who falls in love with Frank Butler, another sharpshooter. Soon they offer Annie a job, but they make sure to give her less complicated things to do so that Frank won't get mad. He falls for her but stops when she pulls off a difficult trick that totally showed him up (they were engaged I think). He goes off with somebody else and she is sad. In the end they get together and it's all fine. Lol, quick I know.
Yes- Annie has 2 or 3 sisters that sing Doing What Comes Naturally with her and appear in about 1 or 2 other songs wit her.
Good Audition songs:
Well, who do you want to be?
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Post by Nancy on Mar 27, 2004 15:44:41 GMT -5
And for you Nancy, all I have to say...It's a blackout, holy cow! -gyps Oh, isn't Ally witty?  You should hear the rest of that song, I think you'd be even more amused. |
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Post by defyinggravity530 on Mar 27, 2004 22:07:38 GMT -5
I always seem to have issues finding good audition songs. I have an audition coming up at the end of April for Plays in the Park, for those of you who know what that is. I always pick my song for every audition like the night before, which I know isn't good. Let's see if I can explain my voice to you so you can help. Wellllllll...ummm...I'm nasal, I'm a belter, I have a very large range and a very large belting range, I guess you kinda say I sound like Kristin Chenoweth in Popular, but I AM NOT a soprano. I sound like Idina Menzel in Wizard and I but not entirely. Mezzo or alto belter songs usually work best. Anybody have any suggestions?
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You should hear the rest of that song, I think you'd be even more amused.
