Broadway Audition Tips- Page 2

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 4:01pm

well thanks...um i decided my pic would be my headshot now...anywho thanks for all the tips its been tons of help! i will give you the 411 once its all over with. well still open for tips...
thanks!

[oxdreaminxo]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 4:47pm

Best if luck! What are you auditioning for, out of curiosity? Cute headshot, btw (read your other thread). =D

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 4:49pm

thanks, the audition is for CCBB sorry i only said jemima...hm i guess i kind of blanked out.

[RockabyeHamlet]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 5:10pm

Good Luck! I hope you get the part, and if you do, Im coming to see you in it! YIPPEEE!!!

- sorry I'm really hyper

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 5:10pm

i hope i get in too

[theatrebabe]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 5:17pm

A great kid song is "Disneyland" from Smile. I did it recently for an audition. It's lots of fun.


ETA: And good luck!!!!

Updated On: 9/16/05 at 05:17 PM

[Illegally Blondish]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 5:36pm

You're a cutie.

I'd get used to those terms because I'd venture a guess that you'll be hearing them for many years to come. I'm 21 years old and am still "sweetie", "sweetie pie", "honey", "darling", etc. to most. Likewise, I use these terms in regard to many whose ages range from 2 to 30. Embrace it, sweetheart! :) And good luck on your audition! You sound ambitious and persevering. Since you don't want to be coddled and treated like a child, I'm just going to say this: don't get discouraged if nothing comes of it. New York cattle calls are a far cry from community theatre. Just keep those stars in your eyes and don't allow anything to let you lose sight of your dream. :)

Go in with a positive attitude and leave with the same positive attitude, no matter what the result.

Break a leg!

PS: ByMySide, there are some songs on that list that are certainly not overdone and I which I personally don't feel are inappropriate. God, that is the longest list of "what not to do" songs I've ever seen. I think as a general rule, it's best not to over analyzed the piece you choose. There are some songs that are obviously overdone and should be stayed away from, but pushing those aside, if it's a piece that speaks to you and showcases you well, I say go for it!

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 5:38pm

ive been to a broadway audition before...i think in 2003 to play babby june in Gypsy but they wanted a NATURAL blonde. oh well

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 5:48pm

The most important thing is that you know the song backwards and forwards. Do not learn a new song for the audition. I can't stress that enough.

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 6:04pm

i did damn yankees at my school last year. "heart" is still in my head

[hannahshule]

Posted: 9/16/05 at 8:48pm

ByMySide- you forgot Memory from Cats, probably the most overdone there is.


Penny4eyes-Break a leg!, your picture's gorgeous! keep us updated

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 7:47am

thanks...i am singing don't rain on my parade, even though i have used it before, i think it might be good becuase its a good song to belt out and it shows a pretty nice vocal range.

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 10:08am

any more tips? dont worry im not one of those freak kids who go in to auditions and act all goody goody. those kids scare the holy crud out of me!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 10:37am

Don't Rain On My Parade is a great choice! Especially since you know it so well. It will show your vocal range and your peraonality.

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 10:38am

thanks

[Kevo711]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 11:02am

Good Luck! Don't Rain On My Parade sounds great! When is the audition?

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 11:20am

in the first post i said the date: october 1st

[JKM2159]

Posted: 9/17/05 at 11:56am

Penny one of your posts said:
"then if your goog but not good enough...your sent to the sewers."

Do you mean you get a sewer kid? because those kids are all amazing and you'd be really lucky to get that! Best of luck at the audition, remember to just be yourself.

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/18/05 at 1:31pm

yeah thats what i meant. i know its not a bad thing to be a sewer kid, but whouldnt you rather be jemima?

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 9/18/05 at 1:36pm

It's an honor to be on Broadway period
But there is nothing wrong with reaching for the stars
Best of luck Penny4Eyes

[Penny4Eyes]

Posted: 9/18/05 at 2:19pm

thanks