- Be Prepared. Don't be shy about singing. If this is a
musical, everyone must sing. Know what song you want to sing
before you arrive. Memorizing the words is not a requirement.
However, if you have time, it is a good idea, because it frees
you up to act and sell the song. Although the director might
tell you to sing "Happy Birthday" if you did not come prepared,
this song is usually too short to give the director enough time
to know how good you are. Songs that are one and a half minutes
long are best.
- Don't Rely on a Rehearsal Pianist. A pianist at
rehearsals can be unable to sight read your piece. If you do use
a pianist (and you could bring your own) stay away from the
piano when you sing. If you bring a tape, bring a tape player
too. Tapes should not have lead vocals on them, but should be
karaoke type. If you can sing well unaccompanied, this is great.
However, if don't know if you can sing well unaccompanied, you
can't and this is very bad because you stick out.
- Starting. Wait until the stage director says to go.
You might give a short statement before the song, such as
"Hello, my name is Jamie Johnson. This is the train song from
The Music Man and I intend to sing all eight parts myself." You
want to wait because the director has to keep thoughts straight
and you do not want to have the director thinking of something
else.
- Fear. It isn't the easiest thing to get up cold in
front of others competing for your spot. But, you cannot show
fear, because a director may be concerned if you are afraid at
auditions, you might also be afraid in front of a full house.
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