The plaguing question. WHAT to sing. So many performers waste time trying to find the best song to "fit" a specific character in a show they are auditioning for. The problem with this is actors often pigeon-hole themselves into a specific type that they end up not being right for.
It sort of goes along with the general rule of thumb to not sing an audition song FROM the actual show. A director/casting director has a clear cut vision. You come in and sing something from the show, and even if it's great, it may not be what they envisioned or want. If you come in singing something too specific of a "character type," you may disappoint the director's vision of seeing you in another role.
Ask a voice teacher or acting coach which song in your repertoire best fits your personality and voice. As long as it's within the same style as the show - that's the song you'll want to use.
STEP ONE: Find other shows written in the same time period as the show you are auditioning for.
STEP TWO: Find a song either in your repertoire or new that best fits you and your personality. For example, if your strength is physical comedy, find something that best displays this somewhere in your audition. Figure out what it is that you do best, that makes you unique.
STEP THREE: Don't do what's expected. Auditioning is all about making bold and confident choices. You may want to find a man's song if you are a woman and change the key. It's something new and refreshing and makes you stand apart from other actors.
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