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AIDA AUDITIONS! - 2008/04/14 20:48 I have about a month and half until my LAST audition with a theatre company. They are putting on the show Aida for their 20th Anniversary. I really would love to have the part of Amneris. But I need help.

Serious help.

I'm thinking of singing "Take Me or Leave Me" from RENT.

HELP.

Oh, and what kind of dancing is there in Aida?

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Re:AIDA AUDITIONS! - 2008/04/14 21:59 I think it would be a good choice. Make sure the styles of that character's songs match those of "Take Me or Leave Me." It's a GREAT song when it's done well, but keep in mind it is written as a DUET, so some editing may need to be made if you are planning on doing the entire song. If you're only doing 16 bars or so, one of the verse should be fine.

As for dance, there is NO tap and very little ballet training. It's mostly jazz with some strong African roots to it, both in some of the songs and the dancing itself.

Hope I helped. Break a leg! Keep us posted.
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Re:AIDA AUDITIONS! - 2008/04/16 22:26 The dancing in AIDA is hardcore, so be prepared! Jazz experience is more than likely a must and you have to be very athletic. It's a great ensemble show; there's so much to do!

As for "Take Me or Leave Me", that would work for Amneris, but I know that the man who directed the production of AIDA I was in said that every single girl who wanted to be Amneris came in and sang a belty pop song similar to "My Strongest Suit" and he personally preferred to hear them sing a sensitive ballad that was more like "I Know the Truth"; Amneris is a dynamic character who changes fairly quickly from a diva to a leader and you need to be able to show both sides of her. It's a great role!

Good luck with your audition!
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