URINETOWN fits in the genre of not-so-serious/serious musical comedy knee-slapper that's-a-groaner dirty/appropriate joke... musical theatre.
It's safe to rely on similar-minded musicals as audition material, ie: AVENUE Q, ALTAR BOYZ, [TITLE OF SHOW], SPAMALOT, LEGALLY BLONDE, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, CABARET... or turn to actual recording artists like Tenacious D who know how to crack a joke but also carry a tune.
Also, get familiar with the show, babe. There's a whole gamut of male roles. If you go with your mind set on a few of them, tailor your delivery thusly.
READ THIS BREAKDOWN:
http://www.musicaltheatreaudition.com/shows/urinetown.html Leads:
Bobby Strong: High-tenor good comedic timing but also naive, the hero and love interest (so play hetero)
Office Lockstock: Must be able to command stage, upper-baritone, can crack a joke without cracking a smile
Caldwell: Lower-baritone evil sneer slimey mustache badguy
But TRUST ME, this is a show where (believe it or not) the spotlight and ALL the fun goes to the ensemble. Seriously.
Hot-Blades Harry, Old Man Strong, McQueen and Tiny Tom are knock-out hilarious roles (if played well). Often the towns-people are double-cast as the office-workers (so can lead to some great costume and caricature devices)
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Updated On: 9/15/08 at 01:58 PM
