Audition Songs for Mrs. Lovett!!??

#1

Audition Songs for Mrs. Lovett!!??

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:22am

I will be auditioning for Sweeney Todd in a few weeks, but I'm still not sure what to sing. I'm an alto, tenor to high belt range, and my guidelines are that the audition song must be a sondheim (not company, into the woods, follies, etc.) or legit rodgers & ham. Does anyone have any suggestions for me, and what kind of song would Mrs. Lovett's character sing?

Updated On: 11/11/04 at 12:22 AM

#2

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:27am

"I'm an alto, tenor to high belt range, and my guidelines are that the audition song must be a sondheim (not company, into the woods, follies, etc.)"

You can/should sing Sondheim but not Company, Into The Woods, Follies, etc.? From what Sondheim shows can you audition?

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#3

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:29am

We can use any Sondheims that are not too up-tempo, they should be more along the lines of ballads and have a sound that's reminiscent of the type of music in Sweeney. Any ideas? **Anything** is appreciated!!!

#4

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:31am

"The Miller's Son"?

I'm kind of stretching it here. But it is a nice song.

#5

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:32am

Losing My Mind

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#6

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:33am

That's the only one I've been able to come up with so far, too

#7

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:34am

good thing going from merrily... the reprise is by a belter... not really reminiscent of lovett though?

#8

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:36am

I can't imagine Mrs. Lovett angsting enough to sing "Losing My Mind." She's such a practical woman. :) And as fond as I am of "Could I Leave You?", that doesn't seem right, either. Neither does "Everybody Loves Louis." Hm. "I Cain't Say No"? Nah.

So I'm sticking with "The Miller's Son," for now. :P

Updated On: 11/11/04 at 12:36 AM

#9

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:39am

you need a kooky song for mrs lovett...what is your ability like? can you cope with difficult sondheim? she really is a unique character...ill have to rack my brain for this
i wish i was female so i could do this role!!!

#10

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 12:48am

"Sooner or Later"

Or

If you really want a ballad you might try "I Read"

Both in the alto range but not necessarily Lovett songs.

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"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"

Updated On: 11/11/04 at 12:48 AM

#11

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 1:24am

did my response just not post?? hmm

#12

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 1:26am

What might be quite impressive is:

Send in the Clowns or
Being Alive

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#13

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 10:08am

The audition parameters are absurd.
Do the GUN SONG from ASSASSINS--it's comic, stylistically appropriate, lyrical in its release and scary. Perfect for Mrs. L.

#14

re: Audition for Mrs. Lovett!!

Posted: 11/11/04 at 10:24am

when I marry mr. snow, with the brittish accent. Change it to "Mr.Todd". It is prob a stretch, but it will show creativity, and a spunk. You will be remembered. Tailored auditions are the best! Break a leg!

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