Grease - Audition Tips

[AlmostFamous2]

Posted: 11/5/06 at 11:32am

Hello Everyone.

Here's my story. My highschool is doing Grease this year. We are getting audition packets next week.

You see, I have been doing shows since I was seven, but when I got to highschool I haven't got a lead yet (because they are usually given to upperclassmen).

I mean I'm a junior now, but as a freshman I was the only underclassman bride in "7 Brides for 7 Brothers" and last year, it was between this other girl and I for Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls" (our director told me... he said if there was a 3rd lead I would of gotten it).

Now here is my dilemma... the girl who got Adelaide has never played the "good girl" type, and she has a good chance of getting Rizzo (even though she has the higher vocal range for Sandy).

I would really like to try to secure the part of Rizzo for me (because I am a low alto). Do you guys have any tips for auditioning for Rizzo?

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 11/6/06 at 11:25am

I played Rizzo a few years ago, and the director told me that one of the major reasons he chose me over the 50 other girls that auditioned for it is that I showed the vulnerability of Rizzo. My Rizzo was mean for a REASON (because she had been wronged), and I had a backstory about the characer ready when he asked me.

This is a BIG problem with Grease, but it's actually advice for ANY audition -- show the director that your character is multifaceted. No one wants to see a Sandy who is JUST perfect (hence the ending) or a Rizzo who is JUST mean (hence "Worse Things").

And if you don't get the part it's not the end of the world.

Hope that helps!

[AlmostFamous2]

Posted: 11/6/06 at 11:39am

Thanks so much!

I think that the advice really will help me. It is so true about showing the character is multifacited.

<3Jill

[AlmostFamous2]

Posted: 11/24/06 at 10:49pm

Ooh... so this coming week are auditions. I'm not really worried for auditions... the dialogue is easy and both guys and girls have to sing "We Go Together".

I know without a doubt I'll be making it to callbacks, but I wish he had everything prepared for callbacks, so people know what songs to work on, etc.

I'll let everyone know more info after the auditions!

[thespianham08]

Posted: 11/25/06 at 4:47am

im sure this is a little late but anywho i think what captures rizo is the charecter (excuse me i cant spell) if u do a very over the top monologue that shows her dare i say bitch streak and sing a song showing her more emotional side youll get it, bring it all the table and dont be afraid to overact its a great thing to do when going for rizo
GOOD LUCK