MUSICAL MELODRAMA AUDITION TIPS

Before the Audition

-  Get to know the show!  Read script samples, listen to the
songs, watch videos, watch/research melodramas, etc. 
You can find lots of information on the HMS Theatre Site under
the Theatre Productions tab: 
http://heritagemstheatre.blogspot.com/p/theatre-productions.
html

-  Read the audition materials carefully!  If you don’t understand
something, ask someone!

-  Prepare your song!  Be sure to practice and plan to sing with
accompaniment.  If you don’t know how to pronounce
something, look it up! Make sure you understand the context
of the song.  Plan to sing your song in character with
expression. Plan out movements and gestures that fit with the
song and the character! Remember, this is a melodrama so
everything you do should be extremely exaggerated and over
the top!

- Check out the Theatre Productions section of the HMS theatre
site: http://heritagemstheatre.blogspot.com/

This section has sample songs, audition cuttings, information
about characters, etc.

- Research Melodrama!  The style for melodrama is different
than what most actors are used to.  The characters are very
stereotypical and over the top!

- Plan to attend the Audition Workshop on
Wednesday, August 28 from 3:00-4:00! 
This workshop will provide you with lots of tips and information
you will need to know for your audition!  You will also get to
practice the audition songs!

-  Don’t forget to proofread your audition form for errors!

- Sign up for an audition time!  Write the time down so you will
remember!