Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Little Shop Audition

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   Hi!  I'm auditioning for a local production of Little Shop of Horrors.  I'm a 20 something Black girl, Alto, and I cannot find a suitable audition song.  Everything I like is either overdone, out of my range, or is not age appropriate.  Any suggestions?

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ValentineGirl Walk-On Joined: 11/08/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Little Shop Audition Posted: 11/08/05 at 6:28pm
	Hi! I'm auditioning for a local production of Little Shop of Horrors. I'm a 20 something Black girl, Alto, and I cannot find a suitable audition song. Everything I like is either overdone, out of my range, or is not age appropriate. Any suggestions?

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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 11/08/05 at 7:46pm
	How about the opening song from the show? Also, the intro to "Skid Row" is a good alto piece - it' snot an entire song - but most auditions don't require an entire song anyway. good luck age appropriate? just out of curiosity - what isn't age appropriate for a 20 year old woman? (other than good ship lollipop :-P )
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 11/08/05 at 9:16pm
	The songs you like which may be a stretch on your range, can be done with speak/sing to achieve & empathising the salient message of the song, through your body language & a subtle gestures. You don?t have to over flog or fag it, just be convincing. Try it out in front of the mirror at home, as it sometimes better to stick to a song your know, rather than put pressure on your self to font up with a new one that your sure of! Keep it simple & sell the song, by letting it incubate & understand the meaning of it. I doubt it would matter that you believe it appropriate or not. Also it is not always the best to do something from the show, but it is more to the point to get across what your comfortable with & show your not a log of wood & have actabilty! A lot of good musical performers don?t have the range, but have the quality to hold a tune & the ability to fudge the odd difficult bit! Chookas!
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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glinda90 Walk-On Joined: 11/03/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 11/12/05 at 1:53am
	Very fun play! Personally, I like the songs "Skid Row", "Suddenly Seymour", and "Somewhere That's Green". But I do understand your frustration in finding a suitably audition piece. You're an alto, and that can sometimes be a hinderance, but don't let that get you down. Your age? You don't need to worry about that. It's your talent that will get you a part in this play, not your age. Finally, go out there and give the best audition you can! Doing your best not only in the audition, but also in the play, will show the director your dedication. And there's nothing like a dedicated actor/actress to pull everything together. GOOD LUCK!!!!
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TheActingTechie Player Joined: 3/13/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 7/30/06 at 12:10am
	Tristan I definatly wouldn't suggest Skid Row. It is not ever a good idea to audition with a song from the show. Valentine, what role are you going for?
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slicksister Celebrity Joined: 3/20/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Posted: 7/30/06 at 3:28pm
	Ok so here we have another eternal theatre controversy. Tristan says - sing a song from the show. ActingTechie says it's never a good idea to audition with a song from the show. NEVER is a strong word BUT personally as a director I don't like my auditioners to choose a song from whatever show they are auditioning for. I my mind some how that is brown nosing. Silly, I know but that's just me. I know several directors, however. that prefer if auditioners sing a song from the show. So where do the rest of you stand on this issue?
	The Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
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Linda S Celebrity Joined: 4/16/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 312	Posted: 7/30/06 at 4:00pm
	I have found that when someone learns a song for auditions that they are more nervous and generally will not do as well. I would rather hear them sing something they know really well that shows their range and ability. I don't care if it is from the show or not. I want to know if they can sing, not if they know the show. If they can prove to me that they can sing, I will be able to figure out through the rest of the audition process if they are right for the show. I always include a number from the show for callbacks. I want to see if they handle the music, how fast they can learn, how they blend with everyone else and if they can read music. My advice for auditions is always, "Show me the best you've got." Linda
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TheActingTechie Player Joined: 3/13/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 7/30/06 at 4:36pm
	I agree with Linda. The audition is just to show your vocal ability. If you prove that you are a capable singer, then the director can see how well you can handle certain roles both vocally and dramatically.
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castMe Celebrity Joined: 11/02/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 206	Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:09pm
	I guess I side with the "sing what you want" camp on this one, although when it comes to readings, I would much rather read from the script than perform a prepared monologue.
	Investigate. Imagine. Choose.
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TheActingTechie Player Joined: 3/13/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:57pm
	Yeah I think readings are an entirely different story. Though directors will often ask for a monologue from a different show, a cold reading is much more common than a cold singing (if you would call it that).
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