| One of the most difficult parts of being | | | | auditions and there music is in a |
| in musical theater, especially for kids, | | | | different key than they're used to |
| is the auditioning process. What | | | | singing in. This can be a disaster! Go |
| follows are 3 of the most important tips | | | | online to buy and print the sheet music |
| to give your child when it comes to | | | | if you have to. Online sheet music |
| auditioning for musical theatre or | | | | often allows you to play the song on |
| Broadway shows: | | | | your computer and change the key to best |
| 1) Find Out What's Needed for the | | | | suit your range. When picking a |
| Audition | | | | monologue, pick something that suits |
| This might seem like common sense, but | | | | your natural personality and acting |
| it's very important to know specifically | | | | abilities, and that you can feel |
| what the people who are conducting the | | | | comfortable performing. |
| audition are looking for. Keep in mind | | | | 3) The Three Most Important Things About |
| there are three aspects to musical | | | | an Audition - Practice! Practice! |
| theatre -dance, singing, and acting. | | | | Practice! |
| Sometimes an audition calls for you to | | | | Once you know what is required for the |
| know 16 bars of a song and to bring | | | | audition, and once you select your |
| their own music. Other times the | | | | material, you need to start practicing. |
| audition calls for you to have memorized | | | | This doesn't mean learning the song in |
| a 1 minute monologue. Often there is a | | | | the car on the way to the audition! You |
| dance call as part of the audition, and | | | | need to start practicing as easily as |
| you need to be wearing proper dance | | | | possible so when you get to the audition |
| clothes. Find out ahead of time what | | | | you'll be relaxed and able to perform at |
| specifically will be required. | | | | your best. Practice in front of your |
| 2) Select the Best Material that Fits | | | | friends, family, neighbours, and anybody |
| Your Talents | | | | who will listen. Your family and |
| Once you know what is required at the | | | | friends will always tell you how great |
| audition, you then you need to pick a | | | | you are. Your friends will be honest! |
| song and/or a monologue that will suit | | | | Listen to their suggestions, and just do |
| your talents. It's very important to | | | | the best you can! |
| pick a song and then practice the song | | | | is a site dedicated to the discussion of |
| in the key that the sheet music you have | | | | Broadway shows and musical theatre. |
| is written in. Sometimes people go to | | | | |