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Auditions in the musical theatre world are harrowing.  There is no way to put it gently.  It's a competitive world even at the lowest level and as such every move you make can give you an advantage in landing that role or greatly reduce your chances.  That's the whole point of these pages - to help you understand the auditioning process and what choices are likely to help in your next audition for a role in the musical theatre.

     

     Audition Song Suggestions for Females - Here is a list of songs from the musical theatre that are written such that they can be used by females during the audition process.

     Audition Song Suggestions for Males - Here is a list of songs written for guys from the musical theatre to aid you in finding the right audition piece.

    Gender: The Role It Plays in Your Audition Song Selection - What is the big deal about gender in my song selection?  If I can sing it and it sounds good, isn't that enough?  Find the answers to these and more questions about how your gender effects your song selection process here.

     How to Select Your Audition Song - Believe it or not a well chosen audition song is an important element in the audition process.  Here are nine simple guidelines about what to look for and what to avoid.

     Monologue, Choosing a - Choosing a monologue for your audition is easier than it sounds, but it does still have some tricky spots along the road. 

     Monologues, Preparing Your - Preparing your monologue is a key step in preparing for your audition.   There is more to it than memorizing the lines. 

     Soliloquies:  How Are They Different Than Monologues? - Soliloquies often throw actors for a loop.  But if you understand them they can be a useful tool - even in auditions!

    What is the Most Important Element in Auditions for the Musical Theatre? - Often auditions for the musical theatre require performers to prepare an audition song (or more), a dance, and a monologue.  That can be a lot of work and while we all want everything to be perfect sometimes we have to prioritize in order to be successful.

 

 

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