Theatre Tips: Musical Theatre Auditions

07.16.08: Topic of the day is "Musical Theatre Auditions."

3 Major Points:
#1.) Do research about not only the audition, but the show as well.
#2.) Be careful about your song selection.
#3.) Have fun and be nice!

LINKS:
http://www.MusicalTheatreAudition.com/shows/1profiles/index.html
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXdWHLgYxUo

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[neonpurple1306]

You are not really helpful sorry im picky

[TheatreTips]

@neonpurple1306 That's OK. Everyone has their own opinion, and I welcome all of them! Most of my videos, particularly this one, are geared toward people who have very little experience in the theatre and really just need the basics at this point. I'm not looking to be game changing or extraordinary, just give out little tidbits that hopefully can help a few people. :D

[soposopo84]

hi there:)

I need your help for choosing monlogue for audition for musical theatre university. I can sing really well but I have never done acting and also English is my second language. So please if you have any advicea about monologue I will be very grateful.

thanks

[TheatreTips]

@soposopo84 In choosing a monologue, make sure that #1.) It is something appropriate for your age and gender and #2.) Make sure it is something you are comfortable with linguistically, you can speak it clearly, easily, and comfortably. Lastly, #3.) Find something that is appropriate for the show(s) that you are auditioning for. If it's a comedy, find a comedic piece, drama needs a dramatic piece. Show the director that you are right for a role within the specific work they are directing.

[TheatreTips]

@soposopo84 I hope that helps and break a leg at your auditions!!!

[TheClosetJuliet]

I acted as Ruth in Pirates a year ago. :)

And thanks for the tips. :)

[TheatreTips]

@TheClosetJuliet Ruth is such a fun role! Congrats on it, and you're welcome!

[ChezFeroce]

oh no, I am gonna audition for A chorus line and i dont have dance training D:

[MyCollegeAudition]

@soposopo84 What is your second language? 1) Find a play of your native language and prepare a monologue in that. It would be quite impressive to see you perform in your natural tongue. 2) Find a translation of that same piece. Or 3) find a play that deals with your language or your country of origin. You should click with the material, so choosing something that is so much a part of you is a huge plus!

[soposopo84]

@TheatreTips thank you for your advice, it's not for the show but for the university of musical theatre where I want to study. So I should send them a video of me singing 2 songs and 1 monologue if they like me than they call for audition.

thanks