Wow, I'm still stunned about getting the part because I auditioned for a supporting role, but I apparently preformed so well that the director was afraid that I would upstage whoever got the lead...
I didn't really prepare for the part of Marian, so I never really got a chance to develop my character. I'm really excited about getting the part but I don't know if I know her well enough...hehe
2006-11-16 13:19:29 · 5 answers · asked by pookie 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
She's very uptight at first. Remember that her turning point when it comes to Harold Hill is when the band instrument arrives and she sees the change in Winthrop. She loosens up after that. But only a little. She's very prim and proper. That's why her encounter with Charlie is so hilarious. That's very un-Marian-like to behave as she does. You should also show how much Marian has fallen for Harold. Marian needs to get weak in the knees for him by the end of the show.
While I never recommend watching the movie of a musical when preparing for a role, if you have difficulty with the stiffness and uppity attitude Marian exhibits, watch the Robert Preston/Shirley Jones movie. Shirley Jones is a great Marian. If you can get your hands on the TV movie, Kristen Chenowith did a bang-up job as well. However, use those as a last resort. Try to make your own character, not copy the movies. If people want to see Shirley or Kristen, they'll pop in the movies. They want to see YOUR interpretation of Marian Paroo. That's a phenomenal role! Break a leg!!
2006-11-16 16:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by musicaangelica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, congratulations! Marian is an interesting part, and it's a great show. I always wondered just what it was in her past that made the townspeople look on her as a "scarlet woman."
The classic film with Shirley Jones might be of some help, but there is always the temptation to copy someone else's performance. Read the whole script (not just your own scenes) and try to "build" the character.
Make it your own, and have a great time!
2006-11-16 22:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by snide76258 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved Kristin Chenoweth's performance as Marian. If you're into character study then here are some clips of her performance.
Goodnight my Someone: http://youtube.com/watch?v=IdSDupGZZH0
Will I Ever Tell You
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dh2PATErxts
Till There Was You
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kg1SxL1U85g
Marian the Librarian (she's so cute in this one!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=M1R4vxlGYtY
I recommend watching the 1962 version too!
2006-11-16 13:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by hot brdwy diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know who she is, consider her song that starts "Being in love is half of what I'm longing for". That tells you who she is.
She's a romantic that hasn't found her equal.
Confident, but she's totally taken apart when she finds the man that she respects and who respects her.
GREAT PART.
Break a leg.
2006-11-16 13:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you need background information on your character go here...http://www.mtishows.com/show_home.asp?id=000053
2006-11-16 14:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by quipband09 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋