FROM ONE THESPIAN TO ANOTHER HELP!!!!!!!!

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:47pm

Im a 17 year old guy, looking for College Audition help. I am auditioning at Western Michigan University and I need real help. I know there is a ton of posts about this stuff, but I really need some more personalized ideas from you guys.

Your the best people I could think of to ask. Please help me!

I need:
2 monologues....1 comedy,1 drama....no tennessee Williams
&
2 Songs...16 measures each...One slow , one upbeat.....No Sondhiem... I am thinking of a middle section from Dancing through life from Wicked....Give opinions and some suggestions....I want One to be somewhat Classical sounding (lots of vibrato, somewhat very much like les miserable or something like that.....No opera, or operetta.... no Webber.... Nothing Pop sounding..... No Gilbert and sullivan......


HELP!!! :)

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:51pm

I would stay away from "Dancing Through Life" for sure. It's way too mainstream and frankly, not that great of a song.

If you want another "new/popular" upbeat song, think about "What Do I Need With Love?" from Thoroughly Modern Millie. Much better song while still staying that "new/popular" style.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:51pm

I posted this in another thread:
The reason I would avoid 'Dancing Through Life' has nothing to do with my dislike for the show and song.

But singing a song from the most popular show currently running on Broadway is, I think, a bad first impression.

You want to show them that you care enough about the audition to find a song that fits you, not just one that is popular.

They would much rather hear a more obscure song. It tells them that you know more about musical theatre and its history then the average theatre-goer.

And hearing the umpteenth rendetion of 'DTL' will drive them up the wall.



And is the "no Sondheim, no Webber, No Gilbert and Sullivan" your rules, or theirs?

[Lucifer]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:53pm

well for a comedic monologue you might try one from "The Imaginary Invalid", Argan's opening one's pretty god
although it is Moliere so it's a little dated but I think it's funny...

[rclocalz]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:56pm

My Professors are absolutley sick of hearing "Wicked" songs for auditions... just to let you know bud.

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:57pm

You're reasoning on "DTL" is perfect, Priest. Exactly what needed to be said.

Stagerage: Look into older musicals. "My Fair Lady" has some great baritone solos. There are some great songs in not so well known musicals out there. When auditioning, it's better to show the adjudicators that you're aware of something other than "mainstream" Broadway. Look around, listen to some older musicals. Good luck! Updated On: 1/5/05 at 06:57 PM

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:58pm

The Sondheim, And gilbert and sullivan are thiers.....Webber is mine...I want something noone else will do.....Also I was looking at the Scarlet Pimpernel...."She Was there".....Does age of the character really matter so much....I mean I know I shouldn't use something from an 80 year old but....let me know what u think

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 6:59pm

I should have probably mentioned that I am a high baritone but mostly I am 1st tenor.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:01pm

Edit: Nevermind, YOu just answered it.

Updated On: 1/5/05 at 07:01 PM

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:04pm

If you want something no one else will do, I'd stay away from anything on Broadway within the past 5 years. I also suggest staying away from Frank Wildhorn with the Scarlet Pimpernel, but it's your choice. I'd say that since you're 17, a song/monologue written for a character in their 20s/early 30s would be fine. I don't suggest a 17 year old doing something written for a character that's above 35.

This is all opinion, so take it as you will.

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:06pm

Any suggestions

I only have 16 measures....are there any songs with a really great vocal part for about that long.


my main concern is MONOLOGUES though...I am so lost....What are some that you have done...Some that your friends have done....Help!

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:08pm

The Proposal~Titanic
I Beleive in You~How to Succeed...
High Flying, Adored~Evita (Webber, but still...)
The Sweetest Sounds~No Strings



Some good starting points, at least...

Updated On: 1/5/05 at 07:08 PM

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:12pm

who sings the Proposal

is it the lead?

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:15pm

Titanic is a defintite ensemble show. No real 'leads'


And what does it matter who sings it, really?

It's a gorgeous song that is sung by a character around your age (slightly older).

[bjivie2]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:15pm

I gave some suggestions in a post called "Audition for NYU" or something like that. I posted it last night. It's got stuff for baritones.

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:22pm

The only reason I was wondering is because I know someone that was in Titanic and he was somewhat of a lead and I wanted to know if it was the song he sang. His name is Brian D'arcy James.
Ironically, I just emailed him today.:) Keep comming with those ideas.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:25pm

'The Proposal' was sung by Brian d'Arcy James.

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:29pm

O wow, how cool. I need to find a place to here that. Another question...Do you know of any plays/monologues that have like nerd characters for a comedy type....I think it would be incredibly fun to play a nerd. u know! haha

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 7:57pm

HELP MONOLOGUES PLEASE!!!!! THIS IS CRUCIAL>>>>>>FROM ONE THESPIAN TO ANOTHER>>>>> I BEG!

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 9:06pm

Anybody have a suggestion...something that you have already used

Updated On: 1/6/05 at 09:06 PM

[Stagerage2003]

Posted: 1/6/05 at 5:08pm

Ok its a new day And I am trying again.....help!