<p>contemplating going to an open call for spring awakening just for kicks. they specifically ask for “alt/folk rock,” not MT. problem is, I’m a soprano and most of that genre’s female singers have lower voices. thoughts? ideas of artists/songs I should look at? if I really have to, I could transpose something up, maybe even a male song, I suppose.
(i’m an 18-y.o. girl who looks a little older, tall/dark hair, not the typical ingenue…maybe more of a kate in taming of the shrew or claire in on the town type?)
thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Take a look at some Judy Collins songs – I know it’s the wrong era, but the grooves could be updated and the keys should be appropriate for you.</p>
<p>How about somethng my Regina Spektor - Samson maybe?
Jill Sobule - Mexican Wrestler is one of my favorites.
Aimee Mann?</p>
<p>It’s too new, but something like “If You Want Me” by Marketa Irglova would be nice.</p>
<p>I agree about Regina Spektor! If you wanted a more up-tempo song, I think that “Better” or “Us” would also be a good pick. Also, Imogen Heap can really hit those high notes.</p>
<p>A few possibilities:</p>
<p>Maddy Wyatt (UM MT grad, ironically). Her album’s on iTunes. Last to Know and Helena are both good choices.</p>
<p>Casey Dienel. Tundra is a very pretty song, doesn’t go too low.</p>
<p>A Fine Frenzy. Almost Lover is melancholy and beautiful, seems like it’d be good for Spring Awakening. Might be a little low, though.</p>
<p>Ingrid Michaelson. I can’t think offhand of a song that would work for you, but I’m sure there has to be one.</p>
<p>Joni Mitchell. Yeah, it’s old, but like onstage said, some of this 60s/70s folk-pop can be updated easy. Try California.</p>
<p>Joshua Radin. Don’t know how well his songs would work in a female key, but they’re all incredible. He’s my favorite songwriter and quintessential folk-pop–think updated Simon & Garfunkel. Take a look at Winter, Star Mile, and Today. If it’s not too low, Paperweight would be good, too (the lead vocals in it are actually female).</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>My D went for this audition in the DC area. For those who were not prepared (I can’t imagine that), they had a Beatles songbook on site. </p>
<p>My D used a song by the Indigo Girls.</p>
<p>Be aware that for this audition they are looking for certain “types”. At the audtition if they have too many show up, they may line you up and choose only those with the “look” to sing. There were only about 200 so they let everyone sing but only called back for only 2 female roles. Also, my D felt the ones called back looked like girls in the original cast.
Hope this helps.</p>
<p>^^maybe you know more about this than me-- what’s the age range the characters supposedly are? the girls i saw were sort of all different ages/looks/heights but i’m worried i simply look too old/too tall? is it worth my going?</p>
<p>Hi - Am posting the audition notice for the Spring Awakening Equity call below - am pretty sure that the notice for the open call reads the same. They are looking for actors who can play 14-15 year olds (although the current actors do look a bit older than that…)</p>
<p>Singing / Teenaged Characters:</p>
<p>IMPORTANT CASTING NOTE for the following four roles: Seeking actors as young as 14 who can BELIEVABLY play the ages described below. Melchior, Moritz, Wendla and Ilse are young teenagers.</p>
<p>Melchior Gabor: Character’s age: 14 – 15. A brilliant, headstrong, golden boy, who is troubled by the hypocrisy he encounters all around him. He is trying to find his place in the world. Requires a great actor with a superb pop/rock voice.</p>
<p>Moritz Stiefel: Character’s age: 14 – 15. High strung, nervous and troubled youth. Confused by his sexual yearnings. Melchior’s best friend. Requires a great comic actor with a superb pop/rock voice.</p>
<p>Wendla Bergman: Character’s age: 13 – 15. Lovely, fresh young girl on the edge of adolescence who is haunted by dark thoughts and learns to stand up for herself. Requires a strong actress with a great pop/rock voice.</p>
<p>Ilse: Character’s age: 13 – 15. The most sexually advanced of the girls. She pretends to be a jaded sophisticate, but is actually damaged and sensitive. Must play piano. Pop voice.</p>
<p>Non-Singing / Adult Characters:</p>
<p>One Character Man: 40s. Actor plays a variety of roles including teachers and fathers. Must be a very versatile actor.</p>
<p>One Character Woman: Mid 30s - 40s. Actress plays a variety of roles including teachers and mothers. Must be a very versatile actress.</p>
<p>It is a worthwile experience to have an audition for a professional show.<br>
The girls called back did have a very youthful look. Some of the girls dressed like the part they were auditioning for. Some of the “look alikes” were called back, some were not.<br>
Good luck if you decide to go.</p>
<p>I agree with AngieA --a professional audition is never a waste of time. You may get typed out – but if you don’t, you can consider the whole thing a learning process. Even if you’re not right for this particular show, the casting people are undoubtedly involved with other productions. You could get a callback for a totally different show; it happens all the time. If you go with no expectations, you’ll have fun with it!</p>
<p>This is pretty much a mezzo/alto genre for females and the female voices tend to be so distinctive that you might not want to mess with them. Maybe you should look into transposing a guy song into a key that’s good for you. </p>
<p>A gender neutral song by Death Cab for Cutie might work. I think “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” could be really beautiful if sincerely done in a pure soprano. Just change “Son” to “Hon” in the third verse and you’re all set. :)</p>
<p>Neil Young is pretty much one of the godfathers of this genre and is considered very current even though he’s been around since the 1960s. If I were auditioning, I would probably use a lesser known song by him. I’d have to think long and hard about which one, though.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Jewel maybe…</p>
<p>Wow, I know this is really late. But, I thought I’d give you some advice anyway. </p>
<p>I had a masterclass with Jonathan Groff in the Spring of 2007. I sang a Carole King song and he and Lauren Pritchard loved it.</p>
<p>My roommate and I had met him a few days before backstage at Spring Awakening and my roommate (an operatic soprano) expressed her concern about not knowing what to sing for him later that week. He said that great go-to songs for Spring Awakening would be anything by the Beatles. Just be sure to pick up a copy in your key.</p>