I really hate to do this...

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:26pm

But I need your faithful assistance. I'm a fifteen year old Alto with a reasonably well developed voice. My school is holding auditions for Beauty and the Beast and I'm going for Mrs. Potts. What would be a few choice songs? Thanks in advance!

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:28pm

A 15 year old Ms. Potts!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!! AHAHAHAH!!!!! *snort LMAO!!! *cough *cough Updated On: 8/13/04 at 08:28 PM

[nystateomind04]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:33pm

not really that funny.

at all.

hmmmm... if you can do it, maybe "you'll never walk alone" from carousel- if you pull it off, it'll prove that you have a good strong mature voice.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:34pm

bronxboundexpress, I'd like to see you do it. Then we could all laugh. By the way, what the hell is a caugh?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:34pm

bronxbound, it's a school production. Who else do you think is going to play it? Have you never seen/heard of/participated in a school production? Kids play adult roles. Shocking to you?

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:35pm

ummmm...good alto songs...idk if this would work, its kinda hard and its not really from a stage show but "over the rainbow". If you do it very well you'll blow em away. or you could try something upbeat (i say that cuz i know miss potts has that fun little bouncy section in Be Our Guest lol). My friend who is a good alto singer alwyas uses Adelaide's Lament which is slow in certain parts and fast in others and always gets the part she wants lol. Its from Guys and Dolls.

[nystateomind04]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:36pm

he must have thought that angela lansbury was going to make a special guest appearance.

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:37pm

Cough is what you do when you try to clear your throat and it's spelled "cough." The dictionary would have a better definition.

I've heard of this in school productions and I still think it's hilarious! Updated On: 8/13/04 at 08:37 PM

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:37pm

ps-Good Luck!

[CapnHook]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:39pm

"Feed The Birds" from MARY POPPINS.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:40pm

bronxboundexpress, it's not funny when there is talent. Anyone else?

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:41pm

I still think it's hilarious.

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:48pm

When you can provide a legitimate reason as to why it is so "hilarious" bronxboundexpress, then I'll listen to your mindless posts

I second "Feed The Birds," and "Adelaide's Lament" is good, but VERY overused.

[nystateomind04]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:48pm

it isn't.

anyway break a leg at your audition, nameinlights.

[ponine24601]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:50pm

i can't think of any alto songs sorry. i just wanted to say break a leg at your audition!

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:51pm

Thanks very much you guys. I would still like to keep my options open, but I knew I could come here.

Even if it's not an alto song, that's okay. I just meant that is where I am most comfortable.

Updated On: 8/13/04 at 08:51 PM

[CurtainUp]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:01pm

"No one is alone" from Into The Woods has a very maternal side to it. Just think of motherly characters and songs they sing, and also think of Potts's voice part. Break a leg!

[insomniak]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:03pm

When I sing, windows break, so I won't offer any advice. Break a leg, though! Let us know what you get.

[ponine24601]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:10pm

yes please do! haha insomniak, i bet that isn't true.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:11pm

CurtainUp, that is a brilliant idea!

Thanks insomniak! I'll post the second my name goes up. Ha. Right.

Updated On: 8/13/04 at 09:11 PM

[insomniak]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:11pm

You're right, it's probably not. But I never sing because I know how awful I am, so I will never know.

[NoDayButToday2]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:14pm

i suggest 'someone to watch over me' by gershwin. its not in any show i know of but its a pretty song, plus its got a decent range though it definately would flatter a lower voice...

whatever song you end up choosing-good luck!

[LuvUrBatBoy]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:26pm

hey sweetie, here are some of my suggestions:

1. By The Sea from Sweeney Todd...it's Sondheim which is sometimes discouraged from use at auditions, but it's peaceful, slow, soothing, and associated with Angela Lansbury (which is helpful and people will notice lol)

2. Dolly's parts in I Put My Hand In from Hello Dolly

3. Some People or Together Wherever we go from Gypsy

4. Meg's part of A Man Doesn't Know from Damn Yankees

Hope Ive helped.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:28pm

Of course you helped, darling! Thanks!

[CurtainUp]

Posted: 8/13/04 at 9:50pm

I must admit on a website I saw someone audition for Catherine asking for suggestions and someone said this and I thought, well why not for Ms Potts? So I'm not quite as brilliant as my idea