Should I use the accent??

[dramatothemax]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:12pm

Ok so I have a callback for Parade as the character Mary Phagan and I'm not sure whether or not to use the accent when I sing her songs. I was planning on using it, but whats everyone else's opinion?
Updated On: 2/2/06 at 03:12 PM

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:14pm

I wouldn't unless they ask you...

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:30pm

I'd say prepare it both ways and ask them when you walk into the audition. Callbacks are also about how you work with the director, so asking a few good questions is a good thing and shows you are receptive.

Akiva

[jimmirae]

Posted: 2/3/06 at 4:43am

Never hurts to ask. If the Director seems busy, ask the person on the piano, you get the best tips there and nobody knows. My best to you.

[Emily-Anne]

Posted: 2/3/06 at 4:48am

When you're getting ready at the audition, make a few discreet enguiries with other auditionees, if noone else is doing it then yeah. You've already done the hard part getting narrowed down, now you've really got to stand out from everyone else. If you show you can do the accent confidently it's another plus point, and one less skill the coaches will have to work on in rehearsals. I say go for it and show 'em how totally awesomw you are!
Updated On: 2/3/06 at 04:48 AM

[dramatothemax]

Posted: 2/3/06 at 4:35pm

Well I had the callback last night! None of my friends were planning on doing it, but I went first. I had asked the director when we walked in, and he said well..since you're going to need it in the show, we might as well hear how it sounds...

So i used it, and they call us tomorrow!!! AHH.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 8:46pm

Good luck