#1
Posted: 3/25/09 at 9:09pm
Is it good to do that?
Updated On: 3/29/09 at 09:09 PM
Using Songs from the Show that you are auditioning for
#2
Posted: 3/25/09 at 10:08pm
usually frowned upon
#3
Posted: 3/25/09 at 11:27pm
it really depends on the directors i think. at my school they usually want to see songs from the show. but like i said, it's best to know what the director wants.
#4
Posted: 3/26/09 at 4:06pm
Generally speaking, unless an audition notice says to sing from the show, it's best to choose a song from another show that is "in the style of the show." That said, go prepared with a song or two from the show in your book, in case the director requests to hear you sing something from the show. Usually that happens in a callback, but it can happen in a first audition, depending on the director.
#5
Posted: 3/26/09 at 11:27pm
Yes, what everyone else said. However, if you're auditioning for a show and are going for a particular role (and can only feasibly play that role), it might actually be a good idea to sing from the show. For example, let's say I have an audition for Into The Woods. At my age and type, Jack is the only role I could feasibly play, so I would audition with "Giants in the Sky."
#6
Posted: 3/28/09 at 3:55pm
Don't do it unless told otherwise. Just don't.
HSM- it looks like someone took a shit on Footloose.
#7
Posted: 3/29/09 at 7:22pm
Just sing what you sound good singing. If they theater company is doing a revival then they should expect to hear songs from the show.
#8
Posted: 3/29/09 at 9:34pm
Well I have a Seussical audition coming. I have played Horton. I use the first part of Alone in the Universe for all my auditions. It does not specify to use songs from the show. I want Horton again Should I use it?
#10
Posted: 4/1/09 at 11:04am
Where is it that you are auditioning? Is it a school play or a large community production?
HSM- it looks like someone took a shit on Footloose.
#11
Posted: 4/1/09 at 7:22pm
Ummm Both... One this summer(community theater) and one in the fall(school play)
#12
Posted: 4/3/09 at 10:29pm
It is HIGHLY recommended not to, but with the venues you're auditioning for you should be alright. Just make sure you can rock it, not be mediocre, because there are probably going to be a lot of bobos poorly singing those songs.
HSM- it looks like someone took a shit on Footloose.
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