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#1

Should I just stand there?

For my music theatre audition in college, should I just stand there adn act only with my face and arms? or would it be okay to move and walk around a little bit. I don't want to distract them from my voice, but I want to show them I can do it.

What do ya'll think?
#2

re: Should I just stand there?

MOVE if you need to, they don't want to just hear your voicxe, they want to see you PERFORM! have fun with it!
Fear no more the heat o' the sun, Nor the furious winter's rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone and ta'en thy wages: Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney-sweepers, come to dust. ~Cymbeline
#3

re: Should I just stand there?

Don't do any choreography type steps, they don't need to see that you can sing and dance, they'll figure that out later if they want/need to. Move, but keep your movements minimal and natural.
Theatre is a safe place to do the unsafe things that need to be done. -John Patrick Shanley
#4

re: Should I just stand there?

As long as you don't appear stiff and mechanical, and they see that your body can react to the music, than it'll be fine.
~And let us try, before we die, to make some sense of life~
#5

re: Should I just stand there?

I say be loose and comfortable and do what comes naturally. I wouldn't necessarily plan out exactly where you step and things like that. Just be natural and let if flow.
#6

re: Should I just stand there?

Unless they specifically say that they don't want movement, I would say feel free to move as you see appropriate.
#7

re: Should I just stand there?

I would say don't focus so much on whether to simply move or not, but try to focus on making sure you effectively communicate the message and text of the song. if that means taking a step towards something you want then take it. but make sure all movements are grounded in motivation and reality. good luck!
#8

re: Should I just stand there?

--Learn the song and use any movement you want. It is easier to rein in than to do the reverse.

--Then each time you run through the song, cut something. When it gets to the point where it becomes false, you ought to be doing very little with your body, but enough to get the meaning and your POV across.

--Also speak the lyric. Tell the story in conversational tones. What does your body instinctively do? That is your truth.

--What does the song say? What do you want to say using the song? Why are YOU singing this song? Find a Point of View. Have a reason for every movement, pause, emphasis and inflection.
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