SITPWG Question

Posted: 6/1/07 at 7:28pm

Regarding accents in this show, would it be wise to have one in a callback setting? And, what is the proper accent for 'Dot?'

Thanks

[Jon]

Posted: 6/1/07 at 7:41pm

French people living in France should not have an accent when they are speaking French. Would you use a Danish accent in Hamlet? Would you use an Italian accent in Romeo & Juliet?

The only characters that should have accents are the ones who are NOT French - Franz and Frieda, the German servants, and Mr. and Mrs., the American (Southern) tourists.

In some productions, old Marie in Act 2 has been played with a Southern accent, since theoretically Louis and Dot came to America so Louis could work for Mr. and Mrs. as their pastry chef.

[Ashleydanielle]

Posted: 6/1/07 at 8:09pm

I can't seem to figure out what SITPWG stands for? Can you help me out?

Posted: 6/1/07 at 8:16pm

Sunday in the Park with George

[Ashleydanielle]

Posted: 6/1/07 at 9:49pm

Thank you! I couldn't figure it out for the life of me. I haven't seen the show. I've only heard of it, so I can't offer any advice. It sounds interesting from Jon's description of all the eclectic characters. I might have to read it. Break of leg at your audition!

[broadway_freak2]

Posted: 6/1/07 at 10:10pm

Well, in the most recent London Cast Recording they have Dot with a cockney accent and George with a more refined British. I found it interesting because it hinted at the class distinctions between the two of them. And I found that the accents really worked for the show.

[LostLeander]

Posted: 6/3/07 at 11:24am

No accent!

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 9:30pm

I agree with Lost, no accent unless they specifically ask for one.

[Boq101]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 9:44pm

sondheim shows dont have an accent for the people who are from the place where the story takes place, but he usually goes for a midatlantic english. No accent, but not american, more refined and actor-ish

[MrBungee7]

Posted: 6/17/07 at 4:07pm

Don't do any accent during the audition but, if they ask for one, try your best at whatever they want. But I just played Dot and didn't use any accent in either act and frankly, I preferred it that way.

[bingbong]

Posted: 6/17/07 at 6:05pm

lol, the london cast recording has dot with a working class northern/yorkshire accent.

big difference if you're listening with british ears, it must all sound the same to other contries.



I would definately take all your info from the show itself - dot is definately lower class, whereas george is a lot more educated.

all in all you are there to show them what you can do. I wouldn't add accents at audition stage as that could hinder what you have to offer.

xx