Sweeney Todd Auditions (retry at a different board)
Sweeney Todd Auditions (retry at a different board)
#0Sweeney Todd Auditions (retry at a different board)
Posted: 12/4/04 at 3:19pm
I'm auditioning for Sweeney Todd soon (for the part of Sweeney), and I'm looking at some songs already, but I'm hoping for some more advice/songs.
Songs on the List so far:
Where's the Girl from SCARLET PIMPERNEL (7 flats and the perfect range, I figured it would fit the part best, but I've used the song in an audition with this director before)
Alive from JEKYLL AND HYDE (if it doesn't have the musical match, it definately matches in intention)
No More from INTO THE WOODS
Of course I don't want any trite songs.. so any further advice?
Also, does anyone know how I could get my hands on the sheet music to Prayer from SCARLET PIMPERNEL?
It's best not to audition with songs from the show you're auditioning for. The director usually has the character already formed in his/her mind and so an actor intruding on that concept usually isn't a good idea. That's why I normally try to find songs by the same artist, but not the same show.
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#1re: Sweeney Todd Auditions (retry at a different board)
Posted: 12/4/04 at 4:01pm
There is no *legal* copy of Prayer available.
Great Choices though.
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
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