I'm trying out for the play Gypsy and I'm audtioning for Louisa and i don't know if its professional to use a song from the play and if it is which song, if not what song would be good ( i'm an alto)
2006-06-23 19:39:02 · 12 answers · asked by QWERTY! 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You don't say whether you are auditioning for a school show, a community theatre or amateur production, or a regional theatre production, so I can only give you some general advice.
Unless you are specifically asked to sing a song from the show you are auditioning for, don't. Pick a song of a similar style (show tune, standard, etc.) that you connect with emotionally AND that shows off your voice at its best. I can't tell you what specific song as I don't know you or your voice. Stay away from songs every one does( Disney! If I hear Colors of the Wind or A Whole New World at another audition, I'll scream!), unless you know you can make it special.
Also, Find out if there is time limit or a maximum length; many auditions only want 16 or 32 bars of a song.
Break a leg!
2006-06-23 19:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Theatre Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay don't listen to about 10 of the people who answered. If you're audition for a musical theater production you need to audition with a musical theater song.
Louise sings mezzo, but you should be fine. Songs you should prepare from the show: Let me Entertain you and Little Lamb.
If you use an outside song...pick one based in the 1920's because thats when the show takes place.
Check out: http://www.musicaltheatreaudition.com for tips
2006-06-24 07:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would prepare a song from Gypsy AND another song that is completely different. That way, you can sing whatever they require at the audition. Just make sure you find a good pianist to rehearse with you. Break a leg!
2006-06-23 19:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Tropical_Woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally "correct" to sing a song from the play.Remember some songs although beautiful have been done to death ,like...Tomorrow(from Annie)and Over the rainbow(Wizard of Oz)etc.....Sing something your comfortable with and will show your range.BREAK A LEG!!!â¥
2006-06-23 19:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by bamahotT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sugar Walls by Sheena Easton
2006-06-23 19:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with another poster here, prepare two songs, one from the show that is the part you are auditioning for, and another comparable musical theatre/period song. I might suggest "Let Me Entertain You" and "Pretty Baby."
2006-06-24 09:49:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thong song
2006-06-23 19:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by whitetrashwithmoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only things that comes to mind is "Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves" by Cher and the "Last Unicorn" by America.
2006-06-23 19:43:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make up a song yourself it works for me (sometimes)
2006-06-23 19:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Lion at heart 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
youth of the nation by POD
2006-06-23 19:46:09 · answer #10 · answered by JuVi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋