Here's what the Narrator from my production of "Joseph" did when I asked about her audition. "I did a verse of Holding to the Ground from Falsettos, but you can really pick anything that is highly narrative and speaking directly to the audience, and something that shows that you have a high range that is flexible and powerful, like a high belt, is good. i would definately pick an uptempo, one that shows you have lots of positive energy, and the more you can communicate directly as a person and not a character to the audience the better. hope this helps."
I would definitely NOT pick "I don't Know How to Love Him". The woman who heads the musical theatre department, and has directed several national tours and does extensive regional work, said it communicates very little and is just a bad song. She was so adamant in this that I would never think of giving it to someone to audition with. If she feels this way, maybe other directors do too. You might want to look at "Baby". Lizzie belts and it is high-- I think her song is "The Story Goes On". The female parts in "Godspell" would probably be a good place to look also. I guess the underlying theme of everyone's messages are, don't go in trying to be sweet and sensitive. Go belt the heck out of something! Oh, and yes, the wives sing, but in my production they didn't dance THAT much. And Mrs. Potiphar only sings "Come and lie with me, love." to Joseph. If Joan Collins could sing that role for the Donny Osmond version of the show, that must tell you something right there. Best of luck. Remember, whatever you go in with, be confident in yourself and your talent. That will put you ahead of half the people there.
Trevor
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