I'm auditioning for Seussical Jr. at a local community theatre. They're looking for ages 7-18, and I'm 15. I know the director really well (I just got done doing a show with her) and she really likes me. She has actually said that she could see me as Gertrude and that I had the right kind of voice for it. So I'm going for Gertrude.
I'm thinking about singing "I Can Hear the Bells" from the Broadway musical 'Hairspray'. She [the director] likes this musical, and doesn't care if we sing an overdone song. (Although it's not really that overdone around here.) Does it seem like a good fit for Gertrude? If not, does anyone have a better suggestion? (If you suggest anything from 'Wicked' you will NOT be getting best answer lol)
2007-12-03 10:01:38 · 6 answers · asked by hyperactress23 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
"Never assume you'e got the role, until you've got the role." -Diantha
I agree 100%. I'm trying really hard not to assume anything. That's why I want to do amazing at this audition. Thanks anyway though. I'm happy just knowing she thinks I'm good enough to be considered for the role! :D
2007-12-03 10:25:41 · update #1
Well, if the director doesn't care that it's from Hairspray then by all means! You can do a slightly "Gertrudy" voice and I think it will work :-)
Other possibilities (all would be done with Gertrude personality slant):
Somewhere That's Green - Little Shop of Horrors
That’ll Show Him – A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
When You Got It Flaunt It – The Producers (right after she takes the pills)
In My Own Little Corner – Cinderella
Anything But Lonely – Aspects of Love
Goodnight My Someone – Music Man
I'm sure there are more possibilities,but I have a feeling you'll go with your first choice anyhow :-)
good luck,
Marianne
2007-12-03 10:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 04:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An up-tempo song is best for "Seussical". Here are some great belting solos: A Trip to the Library - She Loves Me All That Jazz - Chicago Always True to You in My Fashion - Kiss Me, Kate Big Spender - Sweet Charity Broadway Baby - Follies Cabaret - Cabaret Change - A New Brain Easy to Be Hard - Hair Everything's Coming Up Roses - Gypsy Dancing All the Time - Big Hero - Footloose My Strongest Suit - Aida Nothing - A Chorus Line Show Off - Drowsy Chaperone Spanish Rose - Bye Bye Birdie Special - Avenue Q (great for Mayzie!) Toucha-Toucha-Touch Me - Rocky Horror Picture Show When You Got It, Flaunt It - The Producers When You're Good to Mama - Chicago Break a leg!
2016-05-28 01:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm.. Sing the song and hopefully get the role. What's to worry about here? You've got talent and it's been on stage before and so enjoy the shoe-in. I'd only be sorry if someone came up against you and it turned sour. So, don't stint on your rendition or delivery. Just give it your all as if you were in performance. You never know what your director is up to, or whom she's also given the green light go-ahead to come along and audition too, do you? Never assume you'e got the role, until you've got the role.
2007-12-03 10:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by Diantha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, use "I can hear the bells" it sounds like it would be good for you to audition for. Well, good luck, and it sounds like you'll get the role. Come and answer my question, please!
2007-12-03 10:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by oliviapaige 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-05 18:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by Midy 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋