Auditioning for Broadway - "Strong Singers Required"

I would like to get the opinion of those who really know...When you see an EPA ad for an upcoming Broadway show, and the character breakdown features a character that you seem perfect for, BUT they say "strong singer" and you are a very pleasant but intermediate singer and a strong actor/actress...is it worth it to go on the audition?

No.

Thing is, Mimi isn't a role that REQUIRES a "strong singer."

This kind of goes along with all the skinny girls who went to Hairspray auditions to try out for Tracy. Yes, you are getting your name out there. But if I was an auditioner, I'd be annoyed that someone was wasting my time by trying for a role they have no chance in hell of playing.

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obviously, the more you fit what they say they are looking for, the better -- BUT, that doesn't mean you might not have something they aren't aware they are looking for... if you have strong instincts about going, you should follow them. It isn't a waste of time - especially if you fit what they are seeking physically. It will also be a chance for you to meet/introduce yourself to a casting director... I have been booked for several jobs because I went to EPAs or even for appointments and they saw me and thought of me for something else...

if, as an actor, you can strongly relate to the character, and you reasonably fit the criteria physically, especially if it is for a new part (originating a role), then you should go.

always take advice with a grain of salt (mine and all other LOL)... follow your instincts...

go to everything and anything you can go to.
auditions are always crowded and thats just all part of it.
sometimes they go in with an idea in mind and if they really like someone enough, the can change their mind. in my opinion, ALL singers who are performing at the broadway level should be strong singer...period. just go and do your best. just because you're not right for THIS particular thing so and get your name and face in front of the casting directors. its important to build relationships with them so that they know your work and they can call you in for things.
no audition is a waste of time...you should always learn and take something away from every audition. auditioning is never easy but the more practice you have going to them, the better off you'll be. =)

You never know what can happen. Worse that can happen is they say no thank you, or it could work the other way and you're on BROADWAY!

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ok i have a prime example of this...this summer our regional theater did a production of cats. They're were two men that auditioned for Old Deutoronomy. Of course the role called for a "large man with a large voice". Well one of the men that auditioned was so tiny, he was like a 60 year old man that was about 90 lbs. The funny part was that his voice was so quiet a simple note played on a piano could drown him out. Then of course the other man was about 250 lbs. and could sing over the entire orchestra without a mic...guess who got the role? lol..I think if you can realistically play the role go for it but like Kitzarina said if you don't look like the role don't waste your time auditioning. :)

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Never pass up an opportunity to audition. Even if you think you know exactly what the auditors are looking for -and concluded that it's not you- they may see something in you that they never thought to look for, and like it. Either way, you'll be getting exposure for yourself.

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