Sweeney Todd Auditions

[Necromancer07707]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 10:26pm

I'm auditioning for Sweeney Todd soon (for the part of Sweeney), and I'm looking at some songs already, but I'm hoping for some more advice/songs.
Songs on the List so far:
Where's the Girl from SCARLET PIMPERNEL (7 flats and the perfect range, I figured it would fit the part best, but I've used the song in an audition with this director before)
Alive from JEKYLL AND HYDE (if it doesn't have the musical match, it definately matches in intention)
No More from INTO THE WOODS

Of course I don't want any trite songs.. so any further advice?
Also, does anyone know how I could get my hands on the sheet music to Prayer from SCARLET PIMPERNEL?

[broadwaybaby619]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 10:29pm

My humble opinion, even though you've used it before, you should always pick the one that shows you at your best. BTW, where are you auditioning at? *wishing it was where I am* lol

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 10:42pm

No, don't use something you've already done for the director. Also, I agree with doing "Alive" or something like that. However, "No More" probably wouldn't be a good choice. Actually, I think that you should do "Epiphany"--the last 32 bars, if 32 bars is all you get. It's Sweeney's biggest and hardest song, and you should show them you can do it!

[Necromancer07707]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 10:46pm

It's best not to audition with songs from the show you're auditioning for. The director usually has the character already formed in his/her mind and so an actor intruding on that concept usually isn't a good idea. That's why I normally try to find songs by the same artist, but not the same show.

Any more ideas?

[bbroadwaybb]

Posted: 12/2/04 at 2:58am

Funny from City of Angels