I'm auditioning for my high school's production of Wicked.....?

Question

And I'd really like to snag the role of Glinda, so I'd like some help please! Like, what song should I sing? and what should I wear? Any other auditioning tips, as well, would be GREATLY appreciated.

I mean, it seems like the obvious answer for the song to sing would be "Popular," but I just don't think it shows off my vocal range enough. So, I was looking at stuff like "No One Mourns the Wicked" and "Thank Goodness" and Glinda's part of "Defying Gravity." What do you think?

Answer 1

Unless they tell you specifically to do so (and because it's a school production or showcase they might) but you don't usually sing from the show you're auditioning for.

If you are supposed to sing from the show Popular may not show your range but it shows good character. You could also look at cuts from What Is This Feeling, Defying Gravity, For Good or any of the songs she sings in.

If they did not say to sing from the show, you can try:
How Lovely To Be A Woman - Bye Bye Birdie
I Want To Go To Hollywood - Grand Hotel
Amazing Mayzie - Seussical
When You Got It Flaunt It - The Producers
Ribbons Down My Back - Hello Dolly

Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Now you dont need to walk into your audition wearing a big pink puffy ballgown. I took an audition seminar in NYC, and I learned that you should wear something to help symbolize your character. Try a pink shirt, or a pink summer dress. Just try and look very girly, to help create the image of Glinda. If its not too much work, maybe even curl your hair. As for what song to sing, it doesn't need to be popular, pick whatever song you feel most comfortable with and that you feel will display your voice and range best. Remember you don't have to sound like Glinda or Kristin Chenoweth, use your own unique voice, don't try and mimic the cd, they want to see the character added with your own individuality. Whatever song you chose, be sure to chose the part that best shows your vocal ability. It's better to sing a more simple song and sound good, then sing a more challenging song and sound bad. When entering the room, be positive and look happy to be there, say hello and introduce yourself. Don't look nervous, they are looking for confidence. Before entering, a good technique is to take a few deep breaths to help calm your nerves. When leaving be polite, say thank you and shake their hands. Remember their not just looking for someone to play the character, their looking for someone they can work well with. If you've done previous shows it might look good to bring a resume with you and possibly a headshot to look professional, but it's not neccessary for a high school production. Now, as for your high school doing Wicked, that could be a problem in the long run. To do a show that is still running on broadway, your school would need certain rights to perform it. If you live in the NY area, I know they do not give those rights. My high school last year was going to do the musical "Chicago" and it got back to the producers of the broadway show and they told us the day before we went on, that we couldn't perfom. Luckily though, after much fighting and politicians getting involved they let us perform it a week later. Don't get me wrong, I would be the first one in line to audition if I found out my school was doing Wicked, but that may be something to look into. I hope I helped. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask =]

Answer 4

One of the most important aspects of singing well involves correct breathing. Now you would think that we would already do this correctly. Try a site like https://tr.im/RFOIR which has the best vocal exercises

After all if we couldn't breathe we wouldn't be alive! But in reality many people have bad breathing habits caused by a variety of things including poor posture and our often frantic lifestyles. Learning how to control your breathing is one of the keys to improving your voice.

Singing requires that you are able to take in enough air quickly before you are about to sing a line and then let this air out in a regular and controlled way whilst singing the notes. The mistake many novice singers do is to take a quick shallow gasp of air into the top of the lungs. This results in there being insufficient air, to get you through the line you are singing, and you will end up dropping notes. I'm sure you can relate to this experience and can remember times when you have had to quickly take in more air half way through the line or note you are singing.

Answer 5

If it doesn't have to be from the show, have a look at 'If you believe' from The Wiz. Really shows off range and a crowd pleaser.
Wear plain clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident, the focus should be on the song and you as a singer/actress - don't distract the panel with glitz.
You probably know this, but make sure you don't fidget, stand tall, and know your intro very very well. Tell the accompianist if you have one the tempo/speed you want the song (maybe clap the rythymn to them) or any other changes you want to make to the music. Don't be discouraged if they ask you to stop before you finish the song, that's normal.
If you really want to prepare and have access to a video camera, film yourself as if the camera were the panel. Play it back and be helpfully critical of yourself. Try this over and over again. You can perfect your presentation before showing anyone this way. Also, ask a friend or family member to pretend to be the panel. Good luck!

Answer 6

Why not rent the original movie with Judy Garland, and see what Glenda sang and wore. I forgot what she sang or if she sang, but she talked with a high pitch voice, very sweet, and wore a beautiful pink gown, big puffy sleeves, fitted at the waist, all sparkly, and puffy skirt. She had a blond page boy with bangs, and had a crown on her head, almost like the Burger King crown, and she carried a wand with a star on top. Good luck getting the role!!

Answer 7

Um...

Wicked's rights are restricted. You cannot perform the show. If you do, you will be breaking the law. And yes, they would bust a high school and slap it with outrageous fines.

Hope you like lawyers.