SHOWCASE MATERIAL OVER THE MOON
SHOWCASE MATERIAL OVER THE MOON
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#1SHOWCASE MATERIAL OVER THE MOON
Posted: 8/11/20 at 9:15am
Hi~! I'm preparing material for my 3rd Year Showcase and was looking at maybe doing something like Maureen "Over The Moon" from Rent. However, a previous 3rd Year beat me to it last year so I'd like to avoid doing it since it's so fresh in people's minds. The song/monologue still fits very well with my cast and voice type though so does anyone know of any similar or equally quirky/eccentric/off-kilter songs/monologues I could use?
#2SHOWCASE MATERIAL OVER THE MOON
Posted: 8/11/20 at 1:23pm
It's not an easy task to find something similar since "Over the Moon" is such a... performance piece, but here are some ideas:
"TMI" from Island Song (by Sam Carner, Music by Derek Gregor)
This was the first song that came to my mind because it's half-sung, half-spoken, funny and has a quirky vibe. Some of the lyrics might be a little bit too raunchy, though. (The sheet music is available online.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj_YWyMsgX8
"You want to be my friend?" from Closer Than Ever (by Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire)
A half-spoken, half-sung declaration of a woman who doesn't want to stay friends with her now ex. Maybe the role (based on the lyrics) is a little bit too old for you? I decided to include this song anyway. You could just skip the intro sung by the man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFJuh_r7D6A
"I rarely schedule nothing" from Now. Here. This (by Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell & Susan Blackwell)
A high energy song with a monologue in the middle, leaning more into the dramatic territory towards the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ8rMha8hbI
"Give me your attention" from Now. Here. This. (by Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell & Heidi Blickenstaff)
Another high energy song that also manages to tell a story that fits to an eccentric person and has some big belting moments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_cNKXKmWDc
"Daryl is a boy (and he lives in my closet)" (by Michael Mitnick) (The sheet music is available online.)
The behaviour of the role is definitely off-kilter...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dniQPi8NWoQ
"Model Behaviour" from Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (by David Yazbek)
A fast-paced song that demands a lot of breath control but gives the opportunity to really show your comedy acting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjctR5nTnTY
"Look at me now" from Wild Party (by Andrew Lippa)
Lastly, another Idina song, big personality, big belt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r073CbIA3KM
Maybe there is something in there that fits your demands or guides you into the right direction.
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