2006-10-08 09:46:57 · 15 answers · asked by Adam M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Have you got the Fame Soundtrack? That's a good place to start. Maybe 'I sing The Body Electric'?
2006-10-08 09:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul W's answer is great. Absolutely NEVER under any circumstances go to your first audition with a song from the show. It's different if they call you back and ask you to perform a particular song, but don't make yourself look unprofessional with a song from the show you're auditioning for.
Musicals like Fame and RENT, even something like Footloose, are open to non-musical audition numbers, so don't shut yourself down into just show tunes. All the same make sure you're finding something appropriate to your voice that you can sing in the key in which it was written.
My biggest tip is not to be afraid of going for older songs. It seems every audition comes up with a song that still on Broadway or else comes from Rodgers and Hammerstein. Don't be afraid to take on the other big names: Jerome Kern, maybe the Gershwins, Cole Porter. These writers were working with big singers like Ethel Merman in these shows, so your voice has to be strong to contend with them. Take some risks, and the casting director will take notice.
2006-10-10 04:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One you're comfortable with and shows your range and capabilities. Don't get hung up on the "perfect" song for the part. Obviously, if you can, find one that fits the mood of the character you'd like to play, but the best thing is to present your best qualities.
Speaking as a theatre director, I know I look for the actor's best qualities during an audition, figure out if they're capable of range, taking direction, and learning their lines... then I see if they fit a part. Do the same with your singing audition and you should be fine.
Break a leg!
2006-10-09 14:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jarby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impossible question. Are you male or female? Are you auditioning for a specific part or a chorus role? Can you sing???!!!
I would strongly advise NOT doing a song from the show itself...a Casting Director may not mind overly much but an MD or Director may well have a fixed vision of how he/she wants the song to sound...if you turn up and do a blinding audition but it isn't in the style they had in mind, you may have shot yourself well and truly in the foot.
Most agents I know who represent people in musicals recommend that you have a Sondheim number in your rep... they tend to be technically challenging!
Most important; something you are comfortable with, displays your vocal talents and allows you to portray emotion.
2006-10-08 11:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by Paul W 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends what part you are going for.
Ballad - Try Stranger to the Rain - Steven Schwartz
Up beat - Something from Chorus Line - its a similar kind of show!
2006-10-08 10:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by Tigerlily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any song that would show your own range, talent, and versatility, especially a song that would let them know you deserve the part you're trying for.
2006-10-08 10:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by melfuentes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a classic and a song with good range that could really show off your voice..that is..assuming that you have one.
2006-10-08 09:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by calgrlzrockharder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on your level of voice (soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
it also depends on the tone of your voice
just sing what your most comfortable with, voice-wise
2006-10-08 10:03:40 · answer #8 · answered by thechild1994 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justin timblake- cry me a river.. but you have to have the voice to go with that!!
2006-10-08 09:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
REMEMBER THE NAME!!! by fort minor feat. styles of beyond!!
THE BEST SONG IN THE WORLD!!!!
Love, a sexy girl
2006-10-08 09:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by NCAA beats NFL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋