<p>Hi- Let me start off that you may feel free to move this to a thread if it fits in one… but I’m in a bit of a panic mode at the moment, and I could really use some help. I have a few questions…</p>
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<li><p>16-32 bar cut. If I go over the limit, will they be upset? And do they only count the measures where I’m singing, or does the intro count into the 16-32 bars?</p></li>
<li><p>Song choice. Right now, I have Meadowlark from The Baker’s Wife as my ballad and The Miller’s Son from A Little Night Music as my up-tempo piece. I’m a bit concerned with the second song because it’s Sondheim, but my chorus teacher said I shouldn’t have a problem with it because it’s ‘easier’ Sondheim. Now, I’m also considering As We Stumble Along from The Drowsy Chaperone and Always True To You (In My Fashion) from Kiss Me, Kate as possible up-tempo selections if The Miller’s Son is a bad choice. Should I just select one of those two as my main choice?</p></li>
<li><p>Monologue- This is where I’m probably freaking out the most. I’m very unfamiliar with most plays, so when I began my search for my monologue, I had very limited resources. I ended up choosing a monologue from Night Luster (the Roma one that starts with 'I don’t think people see me…). I didn’t know at the time that 1. the monologue is overdone, and 2. you can’t find the actual script ANYWHERE. Therefore, not only can I not read the entire play like every school requests me to, but I’m stuck with a monologue that many other people will end up doing as well. However, I am very pleased with how I perform this monologue and I can relate to it on many levels. I have worked on it a lot and my drama teacher thinks it looks very good. So I’m stuck here as what to do. I know a short monologue from The Crucible, but I’m concerned because it’s not ‘contemporary’ in dialect.</p></li>
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<p>Oh, and to make things worse, my first audition is tomorrow.</p>
<p>So should I just stick with what I have now and hope for the best or scramble to fix things?</p>
<p>Carly, first take a deep breath! You should probably stick with what you have now. While
“overdone” is discouraged, people still audition with overdone material and get accepted all of the time. Some schools will let you go over the 16/32 a bit, say to finish a phrase, if not then you just stop, or rethink the cut, which you may be able to do if you know the song well. If nothing else this will be a great learning experience for you going forward.</p>
<p>Yeah - I agree that you should just stick with what you have rehearsed for tomorrow. Sounds like you have some good stuff picked out! I think someone mentioned on another thread that “Meadowlark” is somewhat difficult to play for the accompanist - so see how it goes tomorrow - and then you might want to rethink that one for future auditions. And I wouldn’t worry too much about not having read the whole play of Night Luster - particularly if you can’t find it. Can you maybe find a synopsis online so you at least know the plot - just in case they ask? </p>
<p>See how tomorrow goes then reevaluate afterwards. Do you only have one monologue prepared? Are there schools that only require one? I don’t think I was aware of that. The problem with not having read the entire play is that, chances are good that you are going to be asked to discuss some aspect of the character, or of the play itself, and then you’re going to be at a loss. This is not a good idea.</p>
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<li> No, the intro doesn’t count.</li>
<li> Miller’s Son should be fine – it’s a great song and not too difficult to play.
3 Don’t try to change your monologue for this first audition; you should try to find another for future auditions, however, so you can read the whole play.</li>
<li> Good luck with your audition!</li>
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<p>Carly hope that your audition today goes well!!!</p>
<p>For future auditions you may want to have an alternate piece (probably for your uptempo)… some schools want one of your songs to have been written prior to 1960 or 1965. Regardless, Meadowlark and Miller’s son are similar stylistically. Both great songs though!!! I agree with everyone. You have a good package for your audition today. Best not to change at the last minute. Break a leg :)</p>
<p>Hi!
Things went very well. I had two auditions this weekend, and luckily no one asked me any specific questions from the play (or maybe they knew the script was non-existent haha). I had great accompanists at both schools, so I had absolutely no problems with my songs. I will still probably find a new monologue for my future auditions, just to be safe.</p>