Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/20 20:32There are upcoming auditions for Jekyll and Hyde at anearby theatre company...I've never performed with them before, so I really want to blow them out of the water!
I know all the songs, and most of the original choreography (Yay for the DVD!)...but the audition song!
I am openmindedly going for Lucy Harris...with that being said, any suggestions for audition songs?
I know you can't sing from the show (Darn, because not to brag, but "Someone Like You" is my song!), so I was thinking possibly "Listen" from Dreamgirls, "I Turn to You" or "Hurt" by Christina Aguilera or "Have You Ever Been In Love" by Celine Dion.
Seeing as 3/4 of those are pop songs, I was wondering if all you great theatre folks could help me?
Any other advice would be greatly welcomed!
Thanks!Currently: Dutchess of Detroit Previously: La Sonnambula Upcoming: Plaza Suite, Best of Friends
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/21 00:09Before the auditions were set for my J&H production the director was wanting us to sing pop/rock songs, however she chose to have us sing "Someone Like You" instead. So I don't think that you are way off base by thinking about using a pop song. If you can contact the director I would ask them if a pop song is o.k.
Of the songs that you listed I would go with "Have You Ever Been in Love" (the lyrics would work so well, and they would give you an opportunity to show your acting skills, which is so important in a show like this) or "I Turn to You" (great sound for Lucy). I would sing them straight, though. Don't bother with all of the runs. For one thing it's not typical of MT and you'll sound like you're trying too hard to copy Celine or Christina.
If you can't sing a pop song I would maybe go with "I Don't Know How to Love Him," from Jesus Christ Superstar. This is for a few reasons, one is that vocally I think that it works for Lucy, the character type fits and the lyrics are a good fit as well. I know this song tends to be over done, but the only other song I had considered (when I was looking at what I knew) was "Unexpected Song," from Song & Dance, which fits when you only look at the lyrics, but the range and style are better suited to Emma. I was auditioning for both Lucy and Emma and probably would have used "Unexpected Song" for my audition.
This is a great show to be a part of, so I really hope that you'll be in it no matter which part you get. Break a leg!~Annie Currently: Soloist for Night of Jazz fundraiser Recently: Miss Thorn (Ruthless! the Musical), Emma Carew (Jekyll & Hyde)
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/21 01:04Thank you so much for your help Annie! I'll definitely be taking it!Currently: Dutchess of Detroit Previously: La Sonnambula Upcoming: Plaza Suite, Best of Friends
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/21 06:28May I suggest looking at songs from the musical The Life by Cy Coleman. Very suitable, especially "My body" and "I'm leaving you".
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/21 16:22You could also look at other Wilderhorn shows. Scarlet Pimpernell has some great songs (Linda E even sang) like "When I Look at You" and "I'll Forget Him" which scream Lucy.
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/22 00:21I also have an audition for Jekyll and Hyde, though probably not til April or May. It is with a professional theater, and I am just shooting for chorus.
I already had some sugestions from GIJane on MdN, and I looked into "The Life" but didn't really like those songs. If I can't find anything else between now and then I think I'll do the end of "Painting my Portrait" (or maybe another song) from Jane Eyre. Or possible something from the Secret Garden (Hold On) What do you think? although I think I should look for something that's not strictly a ballad (all I ever seem to find are ballads!!)
So- any ideas for getting into chorus, a moderate to uptempo song that is similar in style to J&H, for mezzo range, I guess? I'm 28, and have a wide range, and wide spectrum of experience in roles (range and type)."...If you want to clip your- Ear lobes- You may want to dye your- Hangnails- Dab a little on your- Husband's Face- Won't he be surprised?..." "Sounds While Selling", She Loves Me
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/22 09:42What about "Be on your own" or "My husband makes movies" from Nine?
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/22 17:01I'm not familiar with the show, but am off to do some research! Thanks!"...If you want to clip your- Ear lobes- You may want to dye your- Hangnails- Dab a little on your- Husband's Face- Won't he be surprised?..." "Sounds While Selling", She Loves Me
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/24 18:29Just found out it has to be an uptempo song.....Now I'm not sure AT ALL what to do! Any help? And by the way, thanks so much to all the people who posted earlier.Currently: Dutchess of Detroit Previously: La Sonnambula Upcoming: Plaza Suite, Best of Friends
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/24 20:30Is sheet music availible for Nine? Because I've been unsuccessful in finding it.Currently: Dutchess of Detroit Previously: La Sonnambula Upcoming: Plaza Suite, Best of Friends
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/24 20:53You know what I think is the best audition song for Lucy? "One Day I'll Fly Away" from Moulin Rouge. Satine and Lucy are so similar & that's Satine's song...I really think it works well for Lucy.
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What about "If I Were A Bell" from Guys and Dolls? or "If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity or "Sparkling Diamonds" from Moulin Rouge?
Post edited by: Passionate/Persevered, at: 2008/01/24 21:47Currently: Dutchess of Detroit Previously: La Sonnambula Upcoming: Plaza Suite, Best of Friends
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Re:Jekyll and Hyde Auds - 2008/01/26 19:42Now I;m thinking maybe "I Won't Say (I'm in Love" from Hercules, because I just found not only does it have to be uptempo, but also only 16 bars! I hate that!Currently: Dutchess of Detroit Previously: La Sonnambula Upcoming: Plaza Suite, Best of Friends
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Post edited by: triplethreat, at: 2008/01/27 21:58"...If you want to clip your- Ear lobes- You may want to dye your- Hangnails- Dab a little on your- Husband's Face- Won't he be surprised?..." "Sounds While Selling", She Loves Me
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