A video audition gives you the BEST opportunity to truly shine: No nerves, no rush. Practice until you are happy!
Some general tips:
Make sure you have good lighting
Test your audio - a video taken with your phone usually works just fine
Try and find a spot with a neutral background
Be sure to be expressive - use your face and body to convey emotions
Do your best with the choreography - not looking for perfection, just a willingness to try!
Specifics for Seussical audition video:
Introduce yourself - name, age, and hometown
Tell us what song you will be singing. Please follow the vocal guidelines below for your song choice
Following the choreography video, show us our dance moves. Remember, not looking for perfection but willingness and a smile!
From your Music Director, Kim Whitehead:
We are excited to have you audition for Seussical, the Musical!
You may perform any piece of your choice—approximately 16 to 32 bars or about one minute (or less)—preferably with accompaniment.
If you need some inspiration, here are a few suggestions (remember, you only need an excerpt):
General Cast:
- "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!"
- "It's Possible"
- "Solla Sollew"
- "Green Eggs and Ham"
Cat in the Hat:
- "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!"
Horton the Elephant:
- "Alone in the Universe"
Jojo:
- "It's Possible"
Gertrude:
- "One Feather Tale"
- "Amayzing Gertrude"
Mayzie:
- "Amayzing Mayzie"
Bird Girls:
- "One Feather Tale"
Sour Kangaroo:
- "Biggest Blame Fool"
You can listen to these tracks here: https://share.google/2cPUFTJVwqiqAscJH
From your choreographer, Kayla Williams:
Bring on the smiles! Do your best to copy what I did in these videos
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vb-1jm9hfKSjc7LkwCqXRC15OGH_V7ZG/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11QPBBUAtQusVL4aKkDmku-H4VTsWEKP_/view?usp=sharing