If I am auditioning for the part of Donna in Mamma Mia, Is it okay to sing one of her songs from the song?

Question

My school might be doing Mamma Mia this year so I was wondering. :-)

Answer 1

I love mamma mia, and yes it is, as long as you make it school appropriate.

Answer 2

not for an audition....its almost like 'sucking up' i wouldn't advise it. Do a different song with similarities.

rgds,

Danielle

PerthWA

Answer 3

Unless you are specifically asked or given permission to choose a piece from the production..don't do it.

Wait and see what the audition announcement says..or go by and asked the director if it would be ok.

But it would be best to listen to her songs and choose something from another musical.

Answer 4

No, no, no!

Cardinal rules of auditioning include not smelling like urine, being prepared, and never, ever, ever using material from the show you're auditioning for unless it is specifically requested.

The director has something in mind for each of the characters - how s/he wants them to look, move, sound. When you audition with your own idea of how the role you want should be played, you take a huge and negative risk. At worst, you come off as arrogant and seeming that you think yourself above direction. At best, you seem naive. Also, when your idea clashes with the directors', you lose any chance you had at the part.

Be safe - pick a song and monologue from a different source that has a similar range and feel to the role you're hoping for.

Answer 5

Of course, if you can do it well! That way they can know exactly what they are getting. But also keep a similar song on backup, maybe ask them what they prefer? Good luck!

Answer 6

It's a general rule of thumb to not sing any songs from a given show at an audition for it, nor from any shows the company has done recently. It's a good idea to at least familiarize yourself with the songs from the show, though, in case you're asked to sing them in a callback.

Answer 7

I don't understand the question...?

It's a musical, so I suppose ur SUPPOSED to be singing ur character's lyrics...?

Answer 8

Of course NOT!

Never, ever audition for something and sing the same song from he play (unless the assign you and everyone else to sing somthing from the play)