Motormouth audition song??

[tigerseye13]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 12:44am

I am auditioning for Hairspray soon and I've changed my song like one million times! I could play an amazing Motormouth but I'm not able to think of a song that shows that... it's to be 50's or 60's esk... I'm very much an alto with a low range and strong belt. Ideas anyone?

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 9:10am

Lot's Wife from Caroline or Change

Maybe you can also do a song from The Color Purple. I'm actually not familiar with the score, but look into that.

Try to look for songs with a pop and gospel feel.

[cait]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 6:34pm

Why dont you just sing a Motormouth song? Like Big, Blonde and Beautiful. Or something like You're Gonna Love Me from Dreamgirls would be great. I dont think it HAS to be 50s or 60s. I know my audition song for Hairspray isn't. Just find something that shows you off!!

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 6:58pm

I'm telling you...sing....PUSH DA BUTTON! Its very motomouth like!

[tigerseye13]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 1:39am

I've always heard to never sing something from the show so I won't rise that. It doesn't have to be from the 50's or 60's... I found this song that works really well with my voice and the content is pretty right on, it's White Milk, Red Blood from Dessa Rose but I know like nothing about the show so thats risky... what's Push Da Button from?

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 3:06pm

The Color Purple

[WOSQ]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 4:33pm

I Got Love from Purlie

[felineofavenueb]

Posted: 6/22/07 at 5:46pm

"I Am Changing" from Dreamgirls has a similar vibe to "I Know Where I've Been," but may be a little heavy for Hairspray overall. Still though, could be good to look into as an audition song.

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 6:15pm

That would be a great one, Playbill.

What HAIRSPRAY production are you auditioning for?

[dramadude2]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 1:57pm

Look at some of the songs from Hurcules. Not sure if it would fit into the exact genre of the song you're looking for but I do love those little singing ladies HILARIOUS.