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Musical theatre? I'm going to be choreographing a musical theater number for competition on eight 9-12 year old girls. Any good ideas for music that's not overdone and would be fun for this age group?

musical theatre? i was looking up singing teachers near where i live and i found one that said she specialises in musical theatre, what does this mean? i want to do singing because i do acting, but im not really sure what the difference between muscial theatre, jazz etc is. is it just the type of songs you do ? because i don't really mind , i just want a good voice lol

Musical Theatre? Hey! My life dream is to be in Musical Theatre. I want to submit a video audition for Spring Awakening, but I want to know what people think first. See the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LoCuo6pUQ0 and tell me what you think. Give me tips to improve my singing! Thank You!

What musical theatre piece should I sing for my senior recital? I need a musical theatre piece to sing for my senior recital on april 1st. My voice part is soprano, and i want something that will spice up my repitore, because everything else is pretty much just serious classical pieces. PLEASE! hit me up with any suggestions. it would be nice if it wasnt too long =]

What are good musical theatre audition songs for female character actors? I'm a female character actor (able to play characters aged between 12 - 23) gathering songs for my standard ballad/up-tempo and contemporary ballad/up-tempo musical theatre audition pieces. The more obscure the musical, the better. An example of what a character actor would sing is a song like "I Can't Say No" from Oklahoma!

What musicals would be good for a high school musical theatre program to perform? i'm in the musical theatre program at my school, and we are coming toward the end of our current production of Beauty and the Beast. However, the Director wants suggestions for a good musical next year. I have no idea. any suggestions? the requirements: 1. good ensemble pieces 2. at least 4 or 5 lead parts 3. good draw [gets people to come to the show] 4. good dance break moments in the music.

What are musical theatre majors expected to know from the beginning? I'm a junior in high school and I want to major in musical theatre. I have some experience in singing and acting, but only very basic experience in dance. How much will I be expected to know when I first start the program? Should I be looking for dance classes? Thanks so much to anyone who answers!

Can I take a Musical Theatre course in Univeristy if I am not experienced with singing? I've been doing theatre since I was in grade three, and I know I wanna pursue theatre in my post-secondary education. However what I really wanna do is musical theatre, but I have no experience with singing. I have lots of experience with music, however. But is a Musical Theatre course still a good thing for me to do?

What are some musical theatre songs suited for beginner singers? I am looking for musical theatre songs that i would be able to learn. I have been singing in school choirs for many years but that is as far as my vocal training goes. Thanku.

What colleges have the best programs to get a BFA in Musical Theatre? I'm looking into colleges presently. I want to major in Musical Theatre, preferably with a BFA. Not just Drama or Dance or Voice, but specifically Musical Theatre. What colleges have good Musical Theatre Programs? And does anyone know about the quality of the UArts in Philadelphia Musical Theatre program?

What is a good musical theatre character song for a teenage boy? I am looking for a Musical Theatre Character song for my upcoming auditions for final year shows at drama school, and i can't seem to find a good CHARACTER song, so i wondered if anyone knew any? Thankyou in advance!

How competitive is the musical theatre program at the Boston Conservatory? I am interested in getting an education in musical theatre. I was wondering how competitive the BoCo's program was in comparison to surrounding programs such as emerson. Any Info will help thanks!

How important is music-reading skill for musical theatre actors? I'm an actor who sings well but I'm honestly too shy to audition for musical theatre because I don't have solid sight-reading skills. I have had voice training and practice with choral singing, and have a very good ear, but I'm unsure if you need to be able to read music in the rehearsal process when learning the score. Does the musical director working on the show help you? P.S. I'm referring only to professional Equity theatre.

What musical theatre songs can really show off my voice? okay so basically i need a chrous of any musical theatre songs that can really show the best of my voice. i have an alto voice. *** it's for an audition

How do I learn more about musical theatre without much money? I don't have that much money to spend, but I love musical theatre and plan to become a theatre major when I go to college next year. I want to hear all the music I can and see all the shows I can, but I don't have the cash to spend. How do I keep up?

What is a good musical theatre ballad for a female teen mezzo soprano to sing for an audition? I'm auditioning for a musical theatre course and I need two contrasting songs from musical theatre. I already have my upbeat song picked out now I just need a slower song. The catch is it has to be written before 1960...

What is the difference between Music Theatre and Musical Theatre in College? What is the difference between music theatre and musical theatre at colleges. And does anyone know of any colleges with good musical (or music) theatre and dance programs???????

What is an upbeat/comedic musical theatre song that I can choreograph a dance to? I am choreographing a dance for a college dance group and I would really like to do a fun, upbeat musical theatre song. In the past we have done Popular from Wicked and Bend and Snap from Legally Blonde. These are going to be tough acts to follow, so I'm looking for something amazing!

What is a good song for a musical theatre dance duet? I'm doing a duet for the annual recital at my studio, and I can't think of a song to do other than "What is this Feeling?" from Wicked: The Musical. MUSICAL THEATRE ONLY! Any suggestions? Thanks!

What are your top 5 relating to musical theatre? Give me a list of your top 5 something, which have to do with musical theatre. Ie. Top 5 musicals, top 5 songs, top 5 cats, etc. Be creative. And please let me know what your top 5 list is of!

How far will a musical theatre degree and a cute, young face get me in life? I am getting a degree in musical theatre from a well known college. I would like to do stage theatre but film is not out of the question by any means. How far can i really get if i'm 19 and still look like a cute 16 year old?

What do you do in a musical theatre major in college? I've been involved in musical theatre from a very young age and want to consider majoring in it in college. What is the training like? What kind of classes do you take? Any information will be appreciate! Thanks in advanced for any answers.

How can i Pursue a career in musical theatre? Im 15 going on 16 and am interested in Musical theatre. I have not selected my A levels yet but plan to do them. I can sing and have professionally acted in a TIE show. All help is greatly appreciated! Degree wise, what is the best way to go?

Some really good musical theatre songs? I am going to try out for a musical theatre company for teens and I need a really good musical theatre song that hasn't been overdone. So... no Sound of Music, Cinderella, Phantom of the Opera. Thanks :) And just sayin' but no songs that were on Glee!

What is the daily schedule for Intermediate Musical Theatre Production girls at Interlochen? I got into the Intermediate Musical Theatre Production and am thankful! I would like to know the schedule of the girls who do the same thing I will be doing this summer! I also would like to know about the audition process and tips to help me know it better! Thanks!

What are jobs in live musical theatre besides acting and directing ? I'm really interested in theatre and I'm studying PR but, I wanted to know what other jobs there are in musical theatre and what they involve ?

What job opportunities do I have with a course in Musical Theatre? I am planning to take up Musical Theatre. But my mom strongly disagrees since she thinks it doesnt provide high earning jobs. But it's what I want. Please help me, I need to convince my mom that Musical Theatre is worth it. Thanks!

What is an easy song to sing for a musical theatre audition? Hey. I'm going to audition for a musical theatre course, I'm good and acting and dancing but im not much of a singer, Any ideas on what musical songs would be easy to sing? By the way, Im a girl, not so good with the realllly high notes though! lol!

what are some good musical theatre songs to dance to at dance competitions? I am wanting to do a musical theatre solo and am having trouble finding a song. Please help me find a good song that's not too cheesy!

What is a good musical theatre song for me? I'm a baritone and I need a musical theatre song in which I'm sad or nervous. Any suggestions?

What's the best place to find musical theatre auditions in Chicago for free? I am a teenager, and I can't find any thing to audition for. I have looked on lots of free websites, but they are all for on camera. What websites have musical theatre audition searches for free for teens in Chicago?

What are some good monolgues and musical theatre songs for auditions? I'm auditioning for a musical and we have to do a monologue and a musical theatre song. any suggestions?

What is a good tenor musical theatre audition song that is upbeat, energetic and fun/funny? I am auditioning for a bunch of musical theatre schools and I need a song to contrast my other choice. It has to be something relatively challenging, interesting and actable.

What is a good ballad musical theatre song for a baritone? I am looking for a ballad for a musical theatre audition. It has to be a ballad.

What are some good soprano musical theatre songs to warm up/exercise my voice? I'm too broke for my singing lessons, but I want to keep my voice in shape. I don't have a piano. I'd like to make a playlist of soprano musical theatre songs that I can sing once or twice a week to stay strong. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

What does a swing part stand for in a musical theatre programme? Okay so I have read loads musical theatre programmes and under a lot of the casts names where the part is displayed there is the words swing. What does it stand for? I figured it meant that it means they play lots of little parts throughout the show?

What colleges/universities in California have good musical theatre programs? I have been looking at colleges and although I am most likely going to go to the east coast for school, I was wondering what schools in California have good musical theatre programs. Theatre is a big part of my life and I plan on majoring in it and hopefully moving onward from there after graduating. I know UCLA is an excellent school, but extremely difficult to get into. Can someone please help me? Thanks! :)

What song should I sing for my musical theatre intensive? I am a belter and need a fun song to sing for my musical theatre camp this summer. I have previously sang Out Tonight and Maureen's part in Take me or Leave me from Rent, and also Gimme Gimme and Not for the Life of Me from Thoroughly Modern Millie. I hope that gives you somewhat of an idea of range and style. It absolutely has to be from a musical, and it has to be a female belt song but no further requirements. Any suggestions would be fabulous!! Thanks a bunch!

How good vocally do you have to be for Musical Theatre Major college auditions? I'm gonna take lessons soon. I'm fairly alright, deffinantly things can be corrected. Do you have to be amazing in order to be able to Major in Musical Theatre? Or can you be pretty good? Or coudl you even be alright?

What song should I sig for my musical theatre intensive? I am a belter and need a fun song to sing for my musical theatre camp this summer. I have previously sang Out Tonight and Maureen's part in Take me or Leave me from Rent, and also Gimme Gimme and Not for the Life of Me from Thoroughly Modern Millie. I hope that gives you somewhat of an idea of range and style. It absolutely has to be from a musical, and it has to be a female belt song but no further requirements. Any suggestions would be fabulous!! Thanks a bunch!

What dance should I do for musical theatre? I need some exercise and I'm happy to do any style of dance, what style do you think I should do for musical theatre? What would get me a job?

What is an amazing musical theatre song? In cabaret I am usually known for my big, dancy, funny, bold songs. I need a musical theatre songs that, when I perform it, I will blow people away! What is the craziest, most exciting music theatre song you know?

What is a good up beat musical theatre song for me? I have auditions for the musical theatre program at Sheridan, Randolph, St. Clair, and St. Lawerence coming up. For my ballad I will most likely be singing Someone To Watch Over Me from Crazy For You. I just need to find a up beat song that i good for me... I am a soprano, however I am looking for something where I will be able to go into my chest and show off my belt. Suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

What other jobs are there in musical theatre besides acting? I've always been extremely interested in musical theatre, and although I love acting, I'm not a good singer or dancer. I was wondering what other jobs I could do to be involved in it and how I can pursue them. And I've also tried stage crew once and hated it, so I know I won't like that.

How do I get involved in Musical Theatre pieces that are being workshoped or in the pre-broadway stages? I am looking to get involved in new musical theatre pieces. Things that are just getting off the ground but with a lot of potential. I live in Los Angeles, CA and I know there are a lot of opportunities to auditions for things like this but I don't even know where to start looking for them. Any help would be great!! A website or anything? p.s. I am equity if that makes a difference ha. thanks!

What's the difference between musical theatre and drama? Yes yes, i'm ignorant. Spare me. I'd just like to know. Is musical theatre opera? I know drama is like plays but i thought musical theatre was too. . . All answers appreciated!

How can I improve my breath support to make me a better musical theatre actor? My passion is theatre, particularly musical theatre, however when the action gets going (like if i need to dance, or even move across the stage) I can't sing as well. I've seen the actors who can literally do cartwheels while they sing, and that's what I'm striving for. Any suggestions that could improve my breath support so I can do the choreographry without sacrificing my voice?

What are some easy musical theatre audition song ideas? What is a good musical theatre audition song for someone who is a strong dancer but not as strong vocally?

Whats a good easyyyyy musical theatre song to sing for a college audition? whats a easy musical theatre song to sing one uptempo and one ballad?HELPPPPP. thank u

What will I learn if I major in Musical Theatre in college? Do Musical Theatre majors study "serious" character acting or is it just dancing around singing and "overexagerrated" acting? Thanks!

What character song should I sing for my musical theatre class? Every other week my musical theatre class has a mock-up audition where we have to have a certain genre and have several different cuts. I have a very large range. I can sing high soprano, mezzo soprano, alto, I have a strong belting voice only in my alto/tenor range. I need a character and a contemporary(anything from 50's-2009) piece for this week. help?

Any good drama exercises for junior and senior musical theatre classes? Hi all, Anyone know of any good drama exercises for Junior (7 years - 12 years) and Senior (13 +) musical theatre classes? Ive know plenty of warm up games but anyone know of any specific exercises to teach them a bit of technique etc?

When is it too late to go for musical theatre? Please just be honest. What age do you think is the borderline for start training for musical theatre? I don't want any of the "its never too late" crap. I want a realistic answer, preferably from someone who's had experience. And also, do people who are exceptionally talented from birth succeed in MT or can talent be developed thru devoted practices?

What type of dance is used in musical theatre? I am beginning musical theatre and need to learn dance. Out of these dance classes, which one would be the best to take for general musical theatre? (mainly Cole Porter/musicals written in the 50's, not so much Rent and Hair.) These are the options: Ballet, Tap, Lyrical (combo of ballet and jazz), or jazz

How can I play in musical theatre pit orchestras? I am a college student right now minoring in music and I would really like to play keyboard in musical theatre pit orchestras in the future. What would I have to do to prepare for such a job and what contacts/routes would I have to pursue?

Does anyone know any good musical theatre songs for three people? For a subject at school we have to sing in a group of three, two or solo, i was going to do solo but my two friends want to sing with me. Need ideas for a song? Has to be musical theatre. Guess it doesn't have to be for three people but it would be easier if it was around that amount, but if you have any ideas on how to modify a normal one please share. Thanks xx

What are the elements of Musical theatre? Just the music. Not the drama. What does a piece of music need in order for it to become a peice of Musical Theatre?

What cities are best for musical theatre? Other than New York, where would it be most practical to live in order to pursue musical theatre?

Where school has a good musical theatre composition program? Hello there. I'm a high school student who is beginning to plan for collage. I am going to pursue musical theatre composition, it's my passion and I love writing music. I still perform on stage, but nothing can match that thrill of hearing my work come to life. I would preferably like to go to school in New York...does anyone know of a suitable program for me? Thanks a lot!

Curious, how important is ballet to a musical theatre profession? I know ballet is probably the number one most important thing when pursuing a career in professional musical theatre but out of curiosity exactly how much from ballet is needed besides the fundamental leaps/turns and other traditional choreography is derived from? I mean Swan Lake is different from Chicago the musical. But just curious, looking foward towards your opinions/answers.

Are there any good universities with musical theatre majors? I want a college or university that has a musical theatre major and a business major. Thanks in advance for answering.

What are the best colleges for getting a BFA in musical theatre? I'm currently a sophomore in high school and plan on going into musical theatre, and I want to know which schools are the best. I've already looked at Elon but want to know some others that might be good. Thanks!

What can you get out of having musical theatre degree? If i do get a four year degree in musical theatre, what kind of jobs can i get?

Do you have to major in musical theatre to audition for a broadway musical? I like to act especially in musical theatre i guess because i love to sing. But my school doesn't offer a musical theatre program and i'm wondering if i decide to major in something like biology would i still have an equal chance of getting a good part in a musical on broadway?

Why do most gay men love musical theatre? I know this is something that is usally just kind of mentioned as a stereotype, but I'm curious: are there any historical reasons why gay men would be interested in musical theatre? My current research has given me a lot of information surrounding the gay rights movement of the 1970's and how that influenced the gay voice in musical theater, but I'm wondering why musicals in the first place? What is it specifically about musicals that has "captured" the gay audience, say as opposed to other forms of performance such as film and television or other types of theatre?

What happens at a Musical Theatre BTEC audition? I have an interview for National diploma in Musical Theatre on Monday and wondered EXACTLY what it would entail as I haven't been told. Thanks!

What prominent parts in musical theatre are written for actresses with alto singing ranges? What are song famous parts in musical theatre shows that are written for alto singing ranges?

What are some of the top universities with a musical theatre program? [[[[if u answer i appreciate it but if u leave a list i will be in love with u! lmao...thnkz in advance! ]]]] i want a university where i can get trained in all aspects of musical theatre...one that is how u say...umm... TOP NOTCH!

What are great musical theatre group numbers? I need a very flashy group number to do at my school that has a lot of dance and singing. Musical theatre would be best, but other options are welcome! Thanks! :)