Audition Help

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:09pm

I;m auditiong for Hairspray-would it be a bad idea to sing "without love" or should i go with "if i cant love her" from BATB? or and suggestions?

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:12pm

Who are you auditioning for because those two songs couldn't be more different?

[Joelbeans]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:14pm

Is this a professional audition, community theatre audition or what? Do you know if the director likes things sung from the show for auditions? I personally as a performer don't like to sing stuff from the show I am auditioning for. I would try to find something similar to the style of the music of Hairspray. Maybe something not over donw from Birdie, or Leader of the pack, or something along those lines. I think that BATB is just totally not like Hairspray, but if that is the piece you know the best and you don't have time to learn a new one, that is what I would go with, unless the director doesn't mind stuff from the show. I am sorry I probably just confused you even more.

GOod luck, and if you need any help let me know
Joel

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:15pm

its INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY show....i need help....it has to be a males broadway song

[pants2]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:18pm

ummmmm, sing something upbeat and belty, that's what Hairspray's music is like.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:21pm

what are the male songs in bye bye birdie i havent seen that show in YEARS!

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:24pm

A Lot Of Livin' To Do or One Last Kiss would problably be most appropriate from Bye Bye Birdie.

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:36pm

What about I Want To Make Magic, Can't Keep It Down, Bring On Tomorrow, or Dancin' On The Sidewalk from Fame?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:40pm

im 17 idk those shows im to young lol

[Shakespearean]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:53pm

Plan to sing a song similar in style to the show you are auditioning for, but prepare a song from the show in case you are asked for it. Many auditions will ask you NOT to sing something from the show you are auditioning for, but it's always best to be prepared. It also makes a difference when the auditor asks, "What are we singing today?", you reply "Corner of the Sky?, and he says, "What again? That's number seventy-four". Always good to be able to switch gears.

Remember, nothing too complicated for an accompanist reading cold, and pick a song with a short intro and a strong start. On a good day, you get sixteen bars to sell yourself.

Good luck!

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:55pm

we have 16-24 bars.....and it has to be a casette,cd,or sheet music.

i just need a young fun song that makes them say "Damn he needs to be cast" Updated On: 3/30/07 at 10:55 PM

[dramaqueen2]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:58pm

ucjrdude, i have friends going to internatioanals who are auditioning too! it's really vigorous apparently.. but what do you expect from thespians, right? haha.
good luck. good idea to start prepping now, but don't stress too much over it, you have some time until the audition.
what school are you from?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:01pm

it's april 20th....Union County High....vigorous....please elaborate.....

i have no clue how anything works-im like" is it gonna be like american idol and we get a number and wait or what?!" Updated On: 3/30/07 at 11:01 PM

[Joelbeans]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:05pm

WHat about Magic Changes from Grease, that would work, or Mooning from the same show.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:07pm

any other suggestions......

[americanboy99]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:08pm

THOSE MAGIC CHANGES from GREASE

YOUNG AND HEALTHY from 42ND STREET

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:10pm

im gonna look into those magic changes

what do you all think of "ten minutes ago" from cinderella?

[Joelbeans]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:12pm

10 minutes ago, is too ballady, and not the same style as Hairspray. It is sappy, Rodgers and Hammerstein. DOn't get me wrong it is a beautiful song, but just not right for this audition. Hairspray is a show that tires you out, just by watching it so there has to be tons of energy in whatever you sing. I am sticking with Magic Changes from Grease

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:14pm

ive NEVER heard of it......describe it please

i never got to see wedding singer-any good songs from that?

what should i wear? remember its an audition for hairspray
Updated On: 3/30/07 at 11:14 PM

[americanboy99]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:30pm

My advice is to pick a song from a well-liked show. Meaning something from 42ND STREET, GREASE, A CHORUS LINE, and the likes.

WHO AM I ANYWAY? from A CHORUS LINE is one of my secret weapons for auditions.

[Broadway Baby4]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:40pm

"im 17 idk those shows im to young lol"

I'm 14 and I do know those shows.

I suggest you sing something from Grease. It has the same up-beat sort of music as Hairspray. Which character are you auditioning for?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:40pm

Updated On: 3/31/07 at 11:40 PM

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 11:44pm

what do you guys think of "you cant win" from the wiz or "dancing through life" from wicked? or "one song glory" from RENT or do you think you cant win is to soulful?

Updated On: 3/31/07 at 11:44 PM

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 10:38am

any other suggestions?

[ashbash1990]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 12:05pm

"Fortune Favors the Brave" form AIDA, maybe...