r/MusicalTheatre

Example: Christine Daaé, who hits an E6.

So often people cite roles like Eliza from My Fair Lady or Katherine from Newsies or Jo from Little Women as sopranos, but I find they often lean mezzo and that I can sing their songs with a good warm up (I’m a mezzo). So who are some TRUE sopranos that you KNOW couldn’t be played by a mezzo soprano?

Hey beautiful theatre hive! My preteen daughter just received an amazing opportunity as understudy/alternate at an incredible regional theatre nearby. The role is fabulous with lots of stage time and a solo song. She will have two guaranteed shows and will perform alongside some amazing talent!

At first, she was thrilled but now she’s struggling with “just” being an understudy. She doesn’t know what to tell her non-theatre friends who don’t really get it and is feeling a little worried about having to hang out backstage for 20+ other shows.

To overly complicate things, last year, her role in community theatre had an understudy who was awful to her. She lied and told her theatre friends that my daughter was the understudy. She also stalked my girl’s IG account (which I manage) and said horrible things about her behind her back. She would say she hoped my kid would hurt herself. It was a really terrible experience so I’m sure that is impacting how she feels about this role.

How can I help my young daughter feel better about this opportunity? Does she have to share the news with non-theatre friends as being the understudy or can she just say she got the part? What are some ideas of things to do backstage to make it more fun?

Thank you!!!!

Hi all! It’s my first post here I just needed some advice!

I’m playing Miss Argentina in a parody of Beetlejuice called bugdrink at my school, but I’m also playing Karen (aka the parody version of Delia, this casting is kinda like the OBC version lol) but I’m confused of how I’m gonna do the quick change from Karen to Miss Argentina.

In the original production, Delia is on stage during the scene where Lydia accidentally performs an exorcism on Barbara, this scene is right next to the Netherworld, where Delia literally runs off stage from Beetlejuice during the transition from the Beetlejuice house to the netherworld.

Obviously Miss Argentina has makeup on her face and arms, and I seriously have no idea of how I’m gonna do all that in about 20 seconds.

Also it’s gonna be awkward because we use the sports hall for our shows, and the nearest thing we can use with a quick change area is either the toilet outside the hall or in the mini backstage area (it’s like mega tiny, all we can fit in there is a couple people, a bench and props behind that bench.

So does anyone have any ideas of what I could do? I wanted to approach my drama teacher about this matter tomorrow but I’d thought I would ask here.

I just read the revised edition that MTI posted and some of the new content is so bad. I understand changing some lines to keep the show current but some of the lyrics they changed makes no sense. Also cutting Stop and Fearless is an actual tragedy. A community theatre is producing the show in the spring and I was considering auditioning for it. But I think I’m going to pass. It’s like a completely different show. I know shows make changes during the licensing process and not everything is going to be the same as the Broadway/touring show. But I don’t know about this one.

Dear Re(a)ders,

I am 28 years old, I am from India, and I am applying for the Chevening Scholarship to pursue MA Musical Theatre in the UK. I have been professionally trained in dance and am currently taking vocal training. I am applying for programs which include a dance component in the audition-tape process, to play with my strengths. I am finishing my Ph.D in English literature and am deeply passionate about writing; training in Musical Theatre would help me integrate my interests. I can only apply to three the following programs:

1. GSA 2. LAMDA 3. Royal Academy of Music 4. Goldsmiths, University of London 5. Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Which programs should I prioritise based on my chances of being accepted and the quality of the program?

I have found the already available comments about Musical Theatre on Reddit really helpful, thank you for creating this space.

Im planning on audition for the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee at a local theater in November. This will be my first time auditioning for an actual show (I’ve done a few schools plays, but the audition process was different).

I’m currently leaning towards auditioning for Logainne! I have a few idea’s for songs I could audition with, but suggestions would be appreciated!

I’d also love any tips or advice for the actual audition!