I want to audition at this community theatre place, but we have to be able to sing, and I am slightly tone-deaf at times, which makes me self-concious about my voice. I have to hear and memorize what a note is supposed to sound like in every song(I know the notes don't change, it's just something I have to do)or I go flat or sharp. I have a great range, my audition piece is "O Holy Night", and I rock it 80% of the time. My sister offered to teach me(she's a voice teacher), but the last time she helped me she said I couldn't sing and put me way down about it. She, of course, can sing like Whitney Houston before she was on drugs. Should I try out and risk looking like an idiot, or should I restrict my singing to the shower?
2006-09-22 09:03:08 · 9 answers · asked by Kikn4JC 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Sounds to me that it is really because you are self concious about your voice which makes you nervous which makes you "tone deaf" some of the time. Which is impossible you can't be tone deaf some of the time it is all or nothing. I feel that you have issues with the fact that your sister is very good and this puts pressure on you.
If you rock it only 80% of the time then don't sing that. Sing something you can "rock" 100% of the time. The director will be more impressed with that than by hearing you struggle. Which I don't actually think you would but you need to think about yourself, your needs, your desires, not your sister's.
You say she said you can't sing, but maybe you could be better than her and she doesn't want to help because any good voice teacher would be able to see that in a student.
That's enough from me I will just rant otherwise.
My one last piece of advise....WHAT DO YOU WANT!!?!
2006-09-22 09:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by MattR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an actress in a local community theater, I can say to you, "Audition!!" Community theater is all about people from the community performing. Now, if your community is New York City... your competition may be fierce.
I live in a small town. I have heard people audition that couldn't hold a tune 50% of the time, but they still made it into the chorus. In fact, one of the lead roles was filled by a man that didn't have a consistent voice, but he fit the role perfectly. There are also many non-singing roles in musicals.
You have to try. And the more you try, the better you will get. My grandparents always told my mother she had a terrible voice, and not to sing. I studied music for 4 and 1/2 years, and I tell you my mother has a beautiful voice. Not a opera diva, or rock star, but beautiful all the same.
So, go for it! Give it your all! And... break a leg!!
2006-09-22 16:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by ktan_the_siren 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should absolutely go for it.
The worst thing that can happen is you'll flub a couple of notes and end up feeling foolish. And ya know what?? Big flipping deal. I guarantee that everybody there will have heard lousier singing than whatever comes out of your mouth.
Once you've had a crap audition experience, I think it's actually really liberating--you've seen the worst and you've lived through it, and I don't think it's scary anymore. The next thing you audition for, you should feel much more relaxed about.
There's also the possibility that you'll be a knockout! When you're in rehearsals, you'll get plenty of help to sound as good as you can, and hopefully learn your songs in the way that works best for you.
Even if you're only so-so, you could get a role in the chorus or a non-singing role, and those can actually be more fun--there's a lot less stress, less to memorize, and probably less rehearsal time.
Maybe if you can express to your sister exactly how she can be most helpful, and firmly but non-emotionally tell her how it makes you feel when she's insulting to you, the two of you can constructively prepare you.
Good luck, and have fun!!
2006-09-22 16:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by cpt_disgruntled 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK....DON"T LISTEN TO YOUR SISTER
You're nervous and you miss a note. SO WHAT. YOU DON"T HAVE TO PICK A SONG THAT ROCKS 100% OF THE TIME.
The director wants to hear big mistakes. It will give him a better understanding of where you're at vocally. If you do a song that took you ten years to learn but you do it 100% perfect then he won't know that it takes you longer to learn material. I'm not saying it takes you longer to learn I'm just saying that it's natural to make mistakes. The director is a professional and he will be able to put you in a part that suites you best. As you do more musicals you will become more comfy on stage and you'll get better!
Your sister is afraid that one day you'll be as good as her and you probably will.
Practice in front of someone or a group of people and get constuctive criticism. Not put downs of jeering. The only thing that will prevent you from getting your goals is you. SO GET UP THERE AND SING. SING LOUD. AND IF YOU CRACK OR "GO TONE DEAF" SO WHAT!
I am releasing all of my positive power and warmth to you. Grab it and take it with you.
2006-09-22 18:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by yolanda r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go for it. If you have trouble with pitch, though, I would SERIOUSLY consider another song for the audition. A "patter" song or something slighty peppy and comedic would perhaps showcase you more effectively. From someone who also doesn't have perfect pitch, I would recommend a genuine musical theatre song that relies on acting and characterization. Go to a music store and look through some theatre songbooks.
In "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown", Lucy has a solo, LITTLE KNOWN FACTS, I believe, in which she is singing to her brother Linus. Very upbeat, doesn't require perfect pitch or extended notes, and you can SELL it with personality.
I hope you knock their socks off.
2006-09-23 03:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't sing. Love to act, but not singing puts me at a stump. (I hate it cos' I'd love to do musicals) BUT,
Do it. You know what? Forget what your sister or any ones says.
DO IT. Seriously. Theatre is a wonderful thing and you should embrace it. I think you should show courage and even if it doesn't go so well, people will admire you for trying. I know I do.
Please, go do it. For yourself.
Have confidence!
Best of luck sweetie!
2006-09-22 16:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can't sing, don't embarass yourself at an audition. Wait for a project that is "right," for you.
2006-09-22 16:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
do it
ive sang it its not that bad
are you a alto or saprano???
i have a very high voice range but if you do it youll get better and better at it
2006-09-22 16:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it. You will regret it if you don't.
NEVER say you're afraid. That's like saying you're dead. Being afraid is what probably discourages you the most!
Break-a-leg!
2006-09-22 16:17:44 · answer #9 · answered by PrettyKitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋