if you were auditioning for merrily...

[AndiV]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 10:11am

...we roll along, what song would you sing?

i am a female with a soprano/belt voice...and i am thinking of auditioning for this show, and was curious of what song some of you would use...

[fiatlux]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 10:16am

Is there a particular role that the audition is for or is it a general call, AndiV?

[AndiV]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 10:33am

general, i believe... and the audition is a little way off, but i'm just tossing the idea around.

[showmethetony]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 11:07am

I did this show a couple of years ago - I played Beth and had a great time. I can't remember if I sang Another 100 People or Being Alive from COMPANY. I don't usually recommend that people do Sondheim for any auditions - but I happened to know the accompanist and knew she was capable. If you have that advantage I say go for it. I think Sondheim is tough music to play/sing and if you and the accompanist are capable then you can show the casting folks not only your vocal talent, but your musical ability. I am also a soprano/belter. I think either of the two songs above would be good. Being Alive gives you the opportunity to show off your emotional chops - Another 100 People the opportunity to show you can handle the wordy material that you find in most our Lord Sondheim's work. Good luck!

[Bdwy24]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 11:10am

After having just experienced Merrily auditions I would say definitley sing a Sondheim song (the piano player SHOULD be able to play this considering it is a Sondheim show). Also, I would pick a power ballad. Being Alive I guess would be perfect.

[showmethetony]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 11:13am

I agree - the piano player should be able to play Sondheim...I have, however been to auditions (typically community theater productions) where the accompanist was NOT playing the show - just got called in to handle auditions. That could be a nightmare!

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 12:41pm

i know one of the original cast got the show by singing BE A LION.

[AndiV]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 12:50pm

great ideas!

beth is who i would expect to be cast as (if i were cast)...so those songs are great ideas.

anymore thoughts? for gussie-esque songs maybe?

[apdarcey]

Posted: 12/19/05 at 12:58pm

there won't be trumpets.