audition question

[OneBlazeOfGlory]

Posted: 2/28/05 at 11:09pm

I'm auditioning for a community theater production of 'Chess' in a week or so, I have a song and everything but had a quick question. Is it considered okay to ask to play the piano for myself while I sing/ ask the pianist to turn pages for me? I don't want to offend anyone, and I don't know if maybe I should just memorize the piano part as well, but the song I'm doing changes tempo a lot and I'd rather not worry about having a total stranger try to read my mind and know exactly how I want it played. I can easily pick a different song, I just thought it'd be nice to try something new. Any thoughts?

[theatreguy]

Posted: 2/28/05 at 11:11pm

Usually they'll want you to let the pianist play, so you can concentrate more on your acting and singing. And so you're not hidden behind the piano.

[catstagestud]

Posted: 2/28/05 at 11:15pm

When your name is called you should always have enough time to discuss with the accompanist your tempo changes and pencil in any extra ritards or poco accells. etc.

C.

[trpguyy]

Posted: 2/28/05 at 11:17pm

It would be in your best interest to show them what you can do on stage.

[OneBlazeOfGlory]

Posted: 2/28/05 at 11:23pm

alright then will let the accompanist do their job and hope for the best :-P

thanks for the input will let you know how it goes

[IMsooHyprToday]

Posted: 3/1/05 at 1:30am

since it is community theatre, sometimes you can even find out who the accompanist is and meet wiht them before, thus making your audition even better.