Below is the form Vicki has written for all of the upper school students. I will be going over it with them next week during planners, but I think they should take her relaxed and calm approach to heart. This is supposed to be FUN! Any questions can come to Alli, Vicki or me. Here we go - Laurie
Auditions 7th & 8th Grade
Happy Together - February 13th & 15th, 2012
SIDES:
Boys: Girls
Orlando P 7-8 Celia P.12 (bottom)
Oliver P11 Rosalind P48 (bottom)
LeBeau P21 Phoebe P51
Touchstone P42
Songs -
"So Far Away" - Top 2 verses
"I've Just Seen A Face" - whole song
"Red Rubber Ball" - First 2 Verses & Chorus
"Get Together" First 2 Verses & Chorus
"Dream A Little Dream of Me" First two verses thru "Just saying this...."
Do not freak out! Here are some THINGS TO BEAR IN MIND:
Whether you are reading or singing, a good audition is one where you can be heard and seen clearly and your position as the character in that moment is fully realized in your body and your voice. That means your intentions are clear and you are fully occupying the mind and body of the character you are reading.
To whom am I speaking? Am I speaking in monologue or in dialogue?
What am I saying and why?
What do I think about the person I am speaking to? What is my body language?
What is my motivation? What Do I want? Who am I convincing of what?
Am I speaking extempore or is my speech thought out? Have I been thinking about this a long time or did I just come up with it on the spot?
What is my tone? Am I joking, sarcastic, mad….? Does my tone change in the speech?
What are my tactics? Do my tactics change during the speech?
Be sure you know what every word in the speech means.
Cultivate movement with intention. Do not move unless it is part of your character.
