Play Try-outs tomorrw? Please help! *at least read i want alot of answers!!?

Question

I have play try-outs tomorrow after school (jr. high so nothing that big) for
The Suessical of Romeo and Juliet (obviously the Dr. Suess version)
and i was wondering in your opinion how should i say this line for tryouts (we have to say this if we are trying out for Juliet)

Romeo, baby-o, baby-o, buff!
wherefore art thou i just cant get enough.
forsake thy name. or i'll forsake mine.
but if i forskae mine, there's a ten dollar fine.

> i was thinking to say in soft at the beginning and then kind of sassy for the last line....what do you think????

Where should i pause? where should i speak louder? where should i speak softer?!?!

Answer 1

I would probably say the first two lines kind of enthusiastically, like "Oh, I just can't get enough of you!" The third line, probably more demanding. "Forsake they name! Or I'LL forsake mine!" The last line, kind of like an afterthought. Like, "Oh. But if I forsake mine I have to pay money. That won't do."

Sorry I can't be more helpful. It's hard to describe voice inflection without actually hearing it. Y'know?

Answer 2

If I were reading the lines, I'd ham it up the whole way-speak the first lines in a clear voice, not softly, but as if you are trying to get his attention. I'd be sort of sad in my voice at the thought of a ten dollar fine.

Just remember that the things they will be looking for is enunciation (saying words clearly) and projection (saying words loudly enough to be heard). Actors often use body language to get across the lines, so consider what hand motions, steps, etc, you would do if you were Juliette.

Answer 3

I think that you should start out with the first two lines sounding like you are completely in-love and then finish the last two lines like you'll be crushed to have to forsake your name.