This is really helpful, since this girl's so awesome. I was recently cast as Luisa in a community theater too, and our first read-through is tomorrow so this is giving me a little confidence :)
@lilmisbroadway34 The actress in this clip actually has a channel where you can view some other songs she has performed. Her channel is "ladivamusica".
@HanaRose95 Yes, that's what he says. I believe that was an old fashioned way to make necklaces, was with some kind of paste. Basically he's saying that Luisa had an imitation necklace that belonged to her mother, and she believed it was real.
From a retired Bellamy, who worked with several "Luisas" over the years, this one was "Fantastick"! Loved her voice, and her expressions. Thanks for posting.
i cant decide whether to use the monologue for my audition or not =S its a little crazy hahah. i love the way you do it though, it was hilarious! i just dont know if it right for me hmm.
I was under the impression that it was the original line, but if it isn't, in any case it's being used in the revival on 50th St (Snapple Theatre). I think it gives the necklace more significance, more of an impact on Luisa's fantastic state of mind (pun intended), and I think when she loses it the audience feels that pain more.
ah, I see. I do think it's part of the revival, as every script I've worked with before has the lines presented here. They probably revised it to endow the necklace with more significance like you suggest.
The version with the hair was the original, and it was revised to the line about eyes instead. It think it makes more sense with the line about eyes because of the repeated mention of eyes/eyelids throughout the show.
Actually the original script says, "And as I was brushing it, my hair turned gold." It was changed to mauve and the necklace replaced her hair. Different revivals have the line stated differently and they according to what I've read they did change it for that reason, they wanted the necklace to seem more important and therefore more of a shock when it is taken from her.
i've got to say i've never seen this musical but i want to see it now! i'm doing a cabaret in which i have a few songs to sing and i'm trying to find ones with a good vocal range :)
I completely disagree. Her Luisa is nowhere near stupid or crazy in this clip. She's a dreamer, though naive. And she grows as the play progresses (see some of the last clips posted). The contrast from this beginning to the end is crucial.
An actor shouldn't play-act "eccentric", as you suggest. They should drive the motion of the scene according to the character's desires and needs. In this case, Luisa needs to live a life outside her humble sphere and she is entirely caught up in that dream.
Thank you! Luisa is crazy! I love it. The monologue was ON! She played that so well. Song was beautiful. I can tell you're trained. You WERE that insane 16 year old girl. How old is Luisa for real? She LOOKS 16. Curious...
I LOVE this! Haha!(: I'm doing it for a HUGE audition-3 it's so much fun to act out!(:
peaceluvcountry 2 weeks ago
I don't think you'd be able to tell what color your eyes were... Unless she's looking in a mirror
susanwyliu 1 month ago
Wow she's a amazing singer
LADimagirl 2 months ago
1:41 monologue starts
HannahLynnLove 3 months ago
This is so good! I'm doing this for an audition.
HannahLynnLove 3 months ago
This is really helpful, since this girl's so awesome. I was recently cast as Luisa in a community theater too, and our first read-through is tomorrow so this is giving me a little confidence :)
ihartrodatkins 4 months ago 2
this is by far the best version of this song/monologue on youtube.
lilmisbroadway34 7 months ago 3
@lilmisbroadway34 The actress in this clip actually has a channel where you can view some other songs she has performed. Her channel is "ladivamusica".
ookete 7 months ago 2
Does anyone know where you can find the sheet music for this for free? It's kind of an emergency, a reply is GREATLY appreciated
littletoe16 8 months ago
I think this is the best louisa posted on youtube. Always come to this one when I want to hear this song. :)
f0r33ha 1 year ago 4
I have me singing this too. Go watch :0
heather713713713 1 year ago
what is he saying at 1:28? she has a glue paste necklace?
HanaRose95 1 year ago
@HanaRose95 Yes, that's what he says. I believe that was an old fashioned way to make necklaces, was with some kind of paste. Basically he's saying that Luisa had an imitation necklace that belonged to her mother, and she believed it was real.
ookete 1 year ago
@ookete glue past means rhinestone
maskman21218 3 months ago
@maskman21218 Ah! Thanks for solving the mystery. :)
ookete 3 months ago
I'm doing that monologue
jinx724 1 year ago
How do I get to do vibrato like that? D:
sportyanimelover 1 year ago
@sportyanimelover Everyone has their own vibrato rhythm. Just keep practicing and yours will come on its own. Don't force it :)
LaDivaMusica 1 year ago
From a retired Bellamy, who worked with several "Luisas" over the years, this one was "Fantastick"! Loved her voice, and her expressions. Thanks for posting.
scubawrestler 1 year ago
@scubawrestler Thanks a BUNCH!
LaDivaMusica 1 year ago
overdone monologue.
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mtishows 1 year ago
she is AMAZING!
kittylove5555 1 year ago
My monologuee :)
TrinaxGarcia 1 year ago
3:00 start here, Blondie can sing
lookingfortalent2007 2 years ago 6
I am doing this monolague for a class. i love it.
goldengreaser 2 years ago
my monolague
liljerseygirl13 2 years ago
i cant decide whether to use the monologue for my audition or not =S its a little crazy hahah. i love the way you do it though, it was hilarious! i just dont know if it right for me hmm.
pizazzproductionz 2 years ago
I know someone who did it for an audition for a musicalschool in the Netherlands and they loved it there! So I can recommand it to everyone!
It´s great. Amazing performance also!
keomadance 2 years ago
just remember that a audition monologue should be at least 30 seconds and no more than 50 seconds, unless asked for longer.
DEATHMAJOR 1 year ago
love this song!!((: 4:35-4:37 Galinda move right there. hah
broadwaylover4life 2 years ago
lol that's so true!
Kari166 2 years ago
that was adorable. she is such a terrific luisa!
wanderinggchildx 2 years ago
I prefer the monologue done with "The minute the jewels touched my skin my eyes turned mauve."
damechastain 2 years ago 2
Interesting, I haven't heard that line before. Is it from a revised version of show?
ookete 2 years ago
I was under the impression that it was the original line, but if it isn't, in any case it's being used in the revival on 50th St (Snapple Theatre). I think it gives the necklace more significance, more of an impact on Luisa's fantastic state of mind (pun intended), and I think when she loses it the audience feels that pain more.
damechastain 2 years ago
ah, I see. I do think it's part of the revival, as every script I've worked with before has the lines presented here. They probably revised it to endow the necklace with more significance like you suggest.
ookete 2 years ago
The version with the hair was the original, and it was revised to the line about eyes instead. It think it makes more sense with the line about eyes because of the repeated mention of eyes/eyelids throughout the show.
narathira 2 years ago
Actually the original script says, "And as I was brushing it, my hair turned gold." It was changed to mauve and the necklace replaced her hair. Different revivals have the line stated differently and they according to what I've read they did change it for that reason, they wanted the necklace to seem more important and therefore more of a shock when it is taken from her.
ktasd19 1 year ago
i've got to say i've never seen this musical but i want to see it now! i'm doing a cabaret in which i have a few songs to sing and i'm trying to find ones with a good vocal range :)
vampiress881 2 years ago
wicked good, just too slow for me
foreignlauren04 2 years ago
She played Luisa like a dumb blonde valley girl cheerleader. Don't like it. Luisa's not stupid or crazy,just eccentric.
WeWontBeSilenced 2 years ago
I completely disagree. Her Luisa is nowhere near stupid or crazy in this clip. She's a dreamer, though naive. And she grows as the play progresses (see some of the last clips posted). The contrast from this beginning to the end is crucial.
An actor shouldn't play-act "eccentric", as you suggest. They should drive the motion of the scene according to the character's desires and needs. In this case, Luisa needs to live a life outside her humble sphere and she is entirely caught up in that dream.
ookete 2 years ago 9
Haha... dumb blonde. "Like, whatever! Blondes have more fun, right?! As if!" I COULD have played it like that. But I didn't. Thanks Ookete. :)
LaDivaMusica 2 years ago
you need to unfasten your hair, it's too tight!
lookingfortalent2007 2 years ago
ahaha she's fabulous! Wonderful voice, but more importantly, a good actress! I laughed out loud at the eyelid part XD
Kudos to this woman.
speedingclock 2 years ago
I saw the original at the "sullivan street Playhouse", in the village...
This doesn't do justice to the original... Sorry!
blatella 2 years ago
First, this is community theater. Second, videos don't do "live" justice. Third, I would rock your socks live. :)
LaDivaMusica 2 years ago
you tell him, girl! I've actually seen professional productions of the show, and this Louisa puts them to shame.
ookete 2 years ago
You are incredible! :) You showed luisa's craziness without making it a characiture. Thanks for sharing!
broadwayboundqt 2 years ago
wow that was really good!!!
wanderinggchildx 2 years ago
Thank you! Luisa is crazy! I love it. The monologue was ON! She played that so well. Song was beautiful. I can tell you're trained. You WERE that insane 16 year old girl. How old is Luisa for real? She LOOKS 16. Curious...
singingsingersings 3 years ago