I did this show a couple of years ago - I played Beth and had a great time. I can't remember if I sang Another 100 People or Being Alive from COMPANY. I don't usually recommend that people do Sondheim for any auditions - but I happened to know the accompanist and knew she was capable. If you have that advantage I say go for it. I think Sondheim is tough music to play/sing and if you and the accompanist are capable then you can show the casting folks not only your vocal talent, but your musical ability. I am also a soprano/belter. I think either of the two songs above would be good. Being Alive gives you the opportunity to show off your emotional chops - Another 100 People the opportunity to show you can handle the wordy material that you find in most our Lord Sondheim's work. Good luck!
when you grow up surrounded
by willful ignorance
you have to believe
mercy has its own country
and that it's round and borderless
~Animal, Ani Difranco
After having just experienced Merrily auditions I would say definitley sing a Sondheim song (the piano player SHOULD be able to play this considering it is a Sondheim show). Also, I would pick a power ballad. Being Alive I guess would be perfect.
I agree - the piano player should be able to play Sondheim...I have, however been to auditions (typically community theater productions) where the accompanist was NOT playing the show - just got called in to handle auditions. That could be a nightmare!
when you grow up surrounded
by willful ignorance
you have to believe
mercy has its own country
and that it's round and borderless
~Animal, Ani Difranco