I'm going to audition for a a musical comedy called Little Shop of Horrors. The auditions requires that I prepare 16 bars of 2 contrasting songs of the musical theatre style. Wich songs should I choose. I'm not sure exactly what it means to be musical 'theatre style', I've never auditioned before. Help me please.
2006-07-31 12:18:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
The key is to show what you can really do. "Little Shop of Horrors" has some varied character styles (Seymour, the Dentist etc.) You want to show the director that you are versatile and that you could fit on of those parts.
Since "Little Shop" is largely a comedy, I would pick lighter songs. I'd stay away from Andrew Lloyd Weber (which for me is ALWAYS a good rule!) and pick something with a bit of a rock or pop edge. Try not to pick songs from "Little Shop" as you don't want to pigeonhole yourself. If you're feeling brave, look at "Tommy." You could try "Godspell" or "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" as well, which might show off a good 'rock' sound. Try a love song too, just for fun. Usually these songs let you show a softer sound. There are good love-type songs in shows like "Oliver" or "Oklahoma." You could also look at old standard composers like Cole Porter or Gershwin, whose songs are used in lots of musicals, and come in all different styles.
Most of all, pick something you are COMFORTABLE with. If you aren't a strong singer, pick a song that gives you room to act your tail off. Most of all, show your personality.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-07-31 13:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by gallinae 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Musical Theater style means a musical theater song that is NOT from the show.
Contrasting song means one upbeat and one ballad.
I would audition with a song from the musical Bat Boy.
2006-08-01 15:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Little Shop of Horrors"? You're in luck! My city's theater is performing that and I can help you out with the audition (as you can tell by my Y!A title, I love to perform). Musical theater style is the kind of song you hear in classic Broadway musicals. If you're young compared to most professional singers, and yet have been singing for a while, your voice probably has that style. So, what I would do is this, either:
Think of ANY Broadway musical you know.
Look for sheet music for them online.
Get two of your favorite songs (preferably ones you can sing well and might set you apart from the other hopefuls) and count sixteen "music bars", as I call them, in the sheet music.
OR
Take my advice and look for sheet music on two of the following songs:
Truly Scrumptious (from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, recommended for girls)
You Two (from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, recommended for boys)
It's the Hard Knock Life (from Annie)
Tomorrow (from Annie, recommended for girls)
You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile (from Annie)
My Favorite Things (from The Sound of Music)
A Place Called Home (from A Christmas Carol, gender recommendation depends on what part you sing)
Memory (from Cats, recommended for girls)
Chim-Chim-Cher-ee (from Mary Poppins, recommended MAINLY for boys)
Then count sixteen "music bars", as I call them, and sing them!
If I can think of any other songs for the list, I'll post them.
BREAK A LEG!
2006-08-02 12:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by PrettyKitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While since your a first timer to Musical Theather you need to give yourself a vairty of songs you know and sound well in your voice. Start by choosing a fast, up tempo song for any musical that sounds good in your voice, and then chose a slow, down tempo song that also sounds good in your voice! BREAK A LEG!
2006-07-31 12:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Meme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go rent the movie. it stars Steve Martin, Rick Moranis and Levi Stubbs from the Temptations as the voice of the plant. You'll get a feel for the music and you'll KNOW what you're getting into.
2006-07-31 12:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Rocky Horror Picture Show....I just like it.
2006-07-31 12:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by LittleLady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea, but i were you, i'd do a really happy song, then a sad/slow song. like, i feel pretty (west side story) or sixteen going on seventeen(sound of music), then if i loved you(i don't remember what that's from) or for good(wicked).
lol have fun w/ LSoH, though... ^__^ i love it...
2006-07-31 12:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by Caroline I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋