How to Find Audition Songs for Musicals

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  • @KatesAdventures
    @KatesAdventures 8 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    You've just reminded me, omg! Random story time!
    I didn't see the Little Mermaid in full until I was 15 and I could recognise the chorus of "Part of Your World" but I'd basically never heard the song, so for a long time I actually thought "Somewhere That's Green" and "Part of Your World" were the same song. It made sense to me cause, ya know, mermaids don't see much grass. That was the logic behind that strange assumption.

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      OH MY GOSH 😂😂😂 love this!! Thank you for sharing!!

    • @miawicken5801
      @miawicken5801 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im singing "Part of your world" for my Little Mermaid musical audition

    • @cecilbell6248
      @cecilbell6248 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Kate's Adventures when I was in second grade my friend watched little mermaid at her house for her birthday party and we were watching and we got to that part and I said oh my gosh it's somewhere that's green. None of the second grade girls knew what i was talking about

    • @KatesAdventures
      @KatesAdventures 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Theater Cecil Haha, that is too cute! You get a serious amount of cool points for knowing "Somewhere That's Green" in the second grade!

    • @cecilbell6248
      @cecilbell6248 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kate's Adventures it shows my dad introduced me to musicals at a VERY young age.

  • @bridiekmusic6351
    @bridiekmusic6351 7 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I feel like there's a story behind the 'If you're auditioning for Sondheim, you have to sing Sondheim' line

    • @JennaCavaliere
      @JennaCavaliere 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      It is because sondheim is very unique, and complicated. If you are auditioning for a show they need to see you can follow the correct notes for the show :)

  • @oceanbreeze6368
    @oceanbreeze6368 7 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    WHO ELSE IS FANGIRLING ABOUT THE POSTERS IN HER ROOM?

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      +ocean breeze tbh I still fangirl over them

    • @coffee_gremlin
      @coffee_gremlin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ocean breeze ME

    • @SteelCityCreative
      @SteelCityCreative 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me I guess, but I’m a guy sooooo......fanboying

    • @Niqhtmusic
      @Niqhtmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ocean breeze v🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻

    • @Liv_1iv_liv_1iv
      @Liv_1iv_liv_1iv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      480 people that’s how many likes you got that’s how many people feel the same way

  • @emilky924
    @emilky924 8 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    Glad you asked weird tiny shoulder person 😂

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      +Em Livingstone Right?? 😂💕

    • @petcraz2417
      @petcraz2417 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Living stone, lol!

  • @catherinesolway7117
    @catherinesolway7117 8 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    I'm not gonna lie she is hilarious 😂

  • @jill473
    @jill473 7 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    I SPOT A WAITRESS PLAYBILL

    • @jill473
      @jill473 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      where do u get those posters

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +JilldaHill I got them as a gift ❤

  • @cassidypfefferkorn8805
    @cassidypfefferkorn8805 7 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    Woops i sang "requiem" for alice and wonderland

    • @charleysnotafangirl7140
      @charleysnotafangirl7140 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Cassidy Pfefferkorn I accidentally “requiem” from dear Evan Hansen

    • @Bella-gn9cz
      @Bella-gn9cz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I sang "Candy Store" Lol

    • @anuglybarnacle4684
      @anuglybarnacle4684 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I wanna do Requiem for Peter Pan😂😂😂

    • @viridis5559
      @viridis5559 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you get a part

    • @louisirwin9657
      @louisirwin9657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cassidy Pfefferkorn DEAR EVAN HANSEN?

  • @volatilemolotov667
    @volatilemolotov667 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    quick little note:
    my friend auditioned for roger from rent with im alive from next to normal and i was like,
    "oh yeah. that makes sense."

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +stevie's anatomy 😂😂

  • @jakebangs1
    @jakebangs1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    I've found my people

  • @hannahdykeman8932
    @hannahdykeman8932 8 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    You mentioned Lin, Pasek & Paul, and Jason Robert Brown in the same sentence and I freaked out a little bit

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Hannah Dykeman the trifecta of awesomeness!!! ❤🎧🎼

  • @elizahamilton9688
    @elizahamilton9688 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I am going to be in the Little mermaid jr. and I was going to sing part of your world, and I have an alto to soprano range but I want to sing in a mezzo voice but I just can't belt the end. I really want to be Ariel, but it could be too high for me to belt. (Keep in mind I'm 12 and this is for the kids camp at my community theater.)

    • @cringemeister04
      @cringemeister04 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If this comment wasn’t from a year ago I would think you did this in El Paso

    • @elizatoponce9375
      @elizatoponce9375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If it’s for a kids camp don’t belt, just use a strong head voice. You probably won’t have much competition .

    • @Niqhtmusic
      @Niqhtmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eliza Hamilton yo!

  • @bigbean1133
    @bigbean1133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Oops, I sung Kindergarten Boyfriend when I was auditioning for Dorothy.

    • @Niqhtmusic
      @Niqhtmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Big Bean for real? 😂😂😂

  • @DivaandtheDivine
    @DivaandtheDivine 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    What a great video! This is very helpful advice. I'm always debating what songs to sing for auditions, and you've given me a few ways to look around that I haven't tried before.
    Love the Sondheim exception. So very true.

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh, yay!! So glad to hear it 💗 thanks

  • @hilariparsons9937
    @hilariparsons9937 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    how do you feel about girls trying out with guys songs? I'm an alto and I do have some songs in mind (There's a Fine Fine Line, Maybe This Time, Nothing, etc.) but I like the way my voice sounds with Stars from Les Miserables. I'm trying out for Beauty and The Beast and Belle is a mezzo part so I'm a bit iffy, but I also am grateful for any part I get. Thoughts?

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hilari Parsons Hey Hilari! 💕 Depends on the audition situation, but in almost every case I'd recommend against singing a male song. Additionally, the personality/musicality of the song doesn't fit Belle. But that's just my opinion! 😊

    • @hilariparsons9937
      @hilariparsons9937 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Katherine Steele thank you so much! I'll keep searching for songs 😊

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hilari Parsons try using some of the tips I mentioned in the video--it'll definitely help!! 😊💕💖

    • @hilariparsons9937
      @hilariparsons9937 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Katherine Steele I definitely will, I was just focusing on trying to find something that fit my voice part, but now I can make it even better, thanks so much! 💞

  • @masonguerrasio8716
    @masonguerrasio8716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    And the saga of “weird tiny shoulder girl” begins 😂

  • @Tillysnow1
    @Tillysnow1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm gonna share my recent audition story in hoping it helps someone else! So I was auditioning for Fiddler On The Roof and I spent FOREVER trying to find 2 songs for the audition. They needed to be contrasting, show off my range and still suit the character (I was going for Hodel). So first I picked Home from Beauty and the Beast, because the slow sad kind of mourning is very similar to Far From The Home I Love, which is the song Hodel sings, and I had recently sung it at a recital so I was very familiar with it. I spent more time trying to find a second song, because it needed to be more uptempo and show more of my upper range (which Home didn't). I looked up shows that the composers of Fiddler had also done together, and found She Loves Me, which I had never heard of, and picked Vanilla Ice Cream because it seemed fun.
    FUN FACT! When I showed up to the audition, a girl was singing Home to the creative team in the other room, and I automatically knew there was no way I could sing Home and still get the part I wanted. Sooooo I changed it last minute and performed God Help The Outcasts and Vanilla Ice Cream... GOOD NEWS! I still got the role of Hodel :D

    • @kaylasmusic
      @kaylasmusic ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a great show! I’ve sang far from the home I love for a class workshop but I’m a soprano though

  • @Amanda-ex4sr
    @Amanda-ex4sr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Me: I need an audition piece for little mermaid
    TH-cam: I have exactly what you need

  • @TheIndigoSystem
    @TheIndigoSystem 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Little Shop of Horrors is literally my favourite show ever lol you’ll see me ramble about it on a lot of your videos lol

  • @ivyanderegg9871
    @ivyanderegg9871 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video is exactly what i needed! thanks for making all of your videos so informative/entertaining because before i found your channel, even the thought of pursuing a BFA terrified me, but now i am 99% sure that it's the path i should take

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      IVY!!!! 💝 I'm SO ridiculously happy to hear that- that's why I started making these in the first place!
      And thank you :)
      Let me know if you have any questions/video requests!

  • @CarlieMae
    @CarlieMae 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I auditioned for Annie with I Speak Six Language from 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I ended up getting the role of Lily St. Regis. I think it worked? I picked some good songs and then narrowed it down to that one.

    • @faithperez5561
      @faithperez5561 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg that is the perfect song

    • @sophiadelagarza4530
      @sophiadelagarza4530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol i auditioned for patty in grease with that song... iconic

    • @spheyuh
      @spheyuh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sophiadelagarza4530 ugh icon

    • @serephimzeph
      @serephimzeph 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      At Michigan thespian fest this year they put on 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and it was so gooooooooood

  • @ronnimcallister3970
    @ronnimcallister3970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of my dream roles is Quasimodo in Hunchback of Notre Dame (one of my favorite shows of all time), and I always thought If I Can't Love Her (key of F) would be a perfect audition song

  • @alycat24ab
    @alycat24ab 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is helping my anxiety so much!! Im auditioning for the FIRST TIME EVER and AAAAAAAA. It is really reassuring cause the audition song i had in mind fit all of those beginning "rules". So im super proud of myself and while still stomach twisty, it's excited stomach twisties!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! 🧡

  • @laurenjordan9583
    @laurenjordan9583 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you talk about how to tell a story in say 1 minute, in the dance world well in song and dance sections the max amount of time you have to portray your character and storyline is 3 minutes, and half of that is only vocals. It can be done people!!

  • @ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS
    @ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Katherine, you are a plethora of knowledge. Thank you so much for being kind enough to share so much helpful and useful advice for all of us in your outstanding videos.

  • @drac00la
    @drac00la 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm going to audition for Addams family, and I have no idea what to pick still, but this has been super helpful, thank you!!

    • @destinydemakeas.3682
      @destinydemakeas.3682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FlutterWho SameS

    • @Bella-gn9cz
      @Bella-gn9cz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im auditioning for Wednesday and I'm singing Jewish for you. 10/10 would recommend

  • @kellytdlima
    @kellytdlima 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    AFTER YOU MENTIONED THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN SOMEWHERE THATS GREEN AND PART OF YOUR WORLD I LEGIT SCREAMED i never noticed it omg

  • @amb13
    @amb13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    ITS MY SENIOR YEAR PLEASE HELP😭 ONE OF MY DREAM ROLES IS NINA ROSARIO AND MY LAST YEAR OF HIGHSCHOOL MY DIRECTOR DECIDED TO PUT ON IN THE HEIGHTS!!! I WAS ORIGINALLY GOING TO SING SOMETHING FROM THE SHOW BUT HE SAID HE WANTS SOMETHING FROM A DIFFERENT MUSICAL AND NOW IM STRESSING OUT BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SING😭💙 ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS

    • @melina6710
      @melina6710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aleena Maestas NSJFKDKFKGKF MY SCHOOL IS DOING IN THE HEIGHTS TOO AND I RLLY WANT DANIELA SKKDKDKFKDKFKFIGIKG

    • @auroradibert3733
      @auroradibert3733 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aleena Maestas you should sing burn

    • @lou5286
      @lou5286 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe something from 21 Chump Street or Hamilton? Or even Moana! Something like helpless or take a break?

    • @corarosier3654
      @corarosier3654 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      21 chump street, maybe?

    • @musicinmymind623
      @musicinmymind623 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did auditions already happen?

  • @juliamatiszik5069
    @juliamatiszik5069 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just discovered your channel and I have a big audition in two weeks- your videos are SO helpful! Thank you!!

  • @zokalaw
    @zokalaw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi just an update, I commented on another of your videos about me wanting to be Seaweed and I watched this video and GOT THE PART!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @daliamoreno2440
    @daliamoreno2440 8 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    This is my first year in musical theater and my school is putting on a production of Once Upon a Mattress. I'm auditioning for Princess Winifred, even though I know I won't get it because it's my first year. Since it was written in 1959 and has a jazzy feel to it, so I was thinking of doing Feeling Good by Nina Simone (I have a low voice for a female), but do you have any suggestions? My knowledge on musicals and their songs is very limited.

    • @jeanchristianbarry7306
      @jeanchristianbarry7306 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Dalia Moreno I'm just a sophomore in Musical Theatre in college, but I would recommend something both fun, belty, and princess-y. Maybe 'Morning Person' from Shrek the Musical.

    • @daliamoreno2440
      @daliamoreno2440 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I'll definitely look into it! 😊

    • @jeanchristianbarry7306
      @jeanchristianbarry7306 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dalia Moreno I hope it helps.

    • @daliamoreno2440
      @daliamoreno2440 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It is a bit high for my voice (as most songs are), but I'll see if my vocal coach can transpose it. Thank you so much for the advice. I was also thinking b of doing Here I Am from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels...?

    • @skmfilms4229
      @skmfilms4229 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m auditioning for “Once Upon a Mattress” this year.

  • @seeingsparks
    @seeingsparks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How convenient I find this video the day I find out what show my theatre program is doing this year

  • @kateemilyfowler2605
    @kateemilyfowler2605 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    WOW! I love these videossssss!!!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you, Kate!! ❤️❤️

  • @gabrielgenerally2242
    @gabrielgenerally2242 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you girl! I'm still looking for college rep pieces but I'm definitely closer. I'm definitely the shrugging girl lol and honor on you, honor on your family, honor on your cow for theatre Thursdays

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG SOBBING i want to put that on a banner and hang it up in my room. I literally just laughed out loud 😂😂 (also I def need to rewatch Mulan)

  • @isabelladuck7760
    @isabelladuck7760 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Hey people of the comments is it okay to sing a song 1.) originally meant for the opposite gender and 2.) from the show you're auditioning for. I'm auditioning for Annie and I really want to sing You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile but I'm not sure if it's okay to. They just said any song but I don't want to seem lazy by choosing a song from the show, you know?

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +Isabella Foriska Hey Isabella!
      1) in general, your audition song should match your casting type (which you can learn more about here: th-cam.com/video/wt0toIsjz2g/w-d-xo.html)
      2) as long as the auditors didn't say not to, you can totally sing from the show!

    • @isabelladuck7760
      @isabelladuck7760 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Katherine Steele okay thank you so so much!!!

  • @calico_capybara4820
    @calico_capybara4820 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So at my school we’re doing Into the Woods and I want to play the part of Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, or Rapunzel (preference in that order) and I want to sing Santa Fe from Newsies starting from “let me go” so I don’t have to curse. Because it’s at school. And I can’t curse. ANYWAYS I’m not sure if it’s the best. I’m a girl, and it’s sung by Jack Kelley (a boy) BUT I’m very confident while singing it and it’s right in my vocal range. I love singing it. What should I do?

    • @maleyahnowell9111
      @maleyahnowell9111 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vivienne Grace how did your audition go? :)

  • @corarosier3654
    @corarosier3654 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:00 OMG! So funny! I'm watching this video because I am in fact auditioning for 13!

  • @sophiadelagarza4530
    @sophiadelagarza4530 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    katherine you read my mind a year or so forward... i’m currently looking for songs to audition for 13 with (for lucy if you actually care) and the tips you gave which were strangely specific to my situation were actually really helpful. thanks!

  • @hannahthebanana2086
    @hannahthebanana2086 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This year, my elementary school preformed "The Little Mermaid Jr." and I auditioned for Ursula but I sang "Part Of Your World" because it was the only song I could choose that was remotely close to "Poor Unfortunate Souls" and the cruel irony was I got Jetsam, Ursula's female henchman while my friend, who I was better than no lie, got Ursula. I say I was better since she didn't want to sing the head voice lines and offstage she had to use a microphone and sing what we all called the "Ahhs" that were extremely high and I almost did them for her. It was a let-down but I was in more scenes. I know this isn't what musical theater is about, but it was my first speaking line and I nailed it.

  • @prestonssocks9465
    @prestonssocks9465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much. I've been so nervous about my upcoming audition for Jason in Falsettos and I've been trying to find a good song for my audition. Using your tips, I've narrowed my options down to a few in my range. One of them is the song/song clip "My Father's a Homo" from the same musical. I'm really excited and your tips helped my audanxiety (that's what I call it) so much. Thank you so so so much

    • @fjz10706
      @fjz10706 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just A Broadway Sock You’re so lucky to be auditioning for Falsettos! I hope you get Jason!

  • @gretalindberg
    @gretalindberg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered your channel and I'm already in love with it. You're absolutely hilarious!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Greta Lindberg AAAH thank you so much!! And welcome to the #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭

  • @azylee3703
    @azylee3703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in 6th grade right now and i heard in 9th grade we are gonna perform a musical. I have been so excited so this is helpful.

  • @chaoticgeorgie722
    @chaoticgeorgie722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Kat, I know this video is kinda old now but I’m auditioning for legally blonde JR and really want Paulette (or Elle but I personally think I am more suited to Paulette) and I need to pick an audition song that isn’t from the show. It says to prepare a ballad. It doesn’t specifically say 32 bars but I’ve auditioned for this theatre company before and usually the audition song maximum is 2 mins. I’m thinking along the lines of kindergarten boyfriend or a section of I won’t say I’m in love because it gives me similar vibes to Ireland.

  • @chrisswyer7275
    @chrisswyer7275 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hi! I have an audition tomorrow for "Oliver!". The production company I am doing it with know me quite well and I was going to sing "Freeze Your Brain" from Heathers but I am second guessing myself. I am just auditioning for any part I can get, not very specific. I have a baritone voice

    • @chrisswyer7275
      @chrisswyer7275 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully you can suggest something great

  • @abbigailcarr2725
    @abbigailcarr2725 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every conversation of mine turns into a Kelli O’Hara shrine

  • @caitlynwalker6652
    @caitlynwalker6652 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I JUST SUBSCRIBED TODAY ADN OMG I LOVE YOU YOUR VIDEOS ARE AMAZING YOUR FUNN AND LOVABLE AS HELL....

  • @Kate-ni6bp
    @Kate-ni6bp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My middle school has an extra after school choir that you audition to get into. Do you think That Would Be Enough from Hamilton would be a good song? I auditioned last year and did hear some Hamilton, but not this song in particular.
    Love your videos!

    • @albinofrog3140
      @albinofrog3140 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i’m obsessed with beetlejuice too😂 love your
      profile pic

    • @Kate-ni6bp
      @Kate-ni6bp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m a little teacup short and stout Thanks

  • @AtlanticGiantPumpkin
    @AtlanticGiantPumpkin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go to a used bookstore or music store. Singer's Anthology has lots of unique songs that can help.

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a used bookstore underneath my local library-- I always find plays/librettos/sheet music selection books there!

  • @lourdes5110
    @lourdes5110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    any ideas for singin’ in the rain? The guidelines are just 16-32 bars of any showtune

  • @kylasworld9132
    @kylasworld9132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg I love Disney and I did Little shop of Horrors with my musical theater program and never realized that 🤦🏽‍♀️😮😲

  • @daniellejohnson5534
    @daniellejohnson5534 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m auditioning for ensemble in my school musical and this helped sooo much. Thank you for the help!!

  • @spheyuh
    @spheyuh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm auditioning for Newsies soon and I have to sing something in the style of the show, what would you recommend?

  • @kittee6409
    @kittee6409 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This made me happy because I'm auditioning for Audrey in December, so the shout-out to Little Shop was great.

  • @kyleecarter9238
    @kyleecarter9238 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG i just realized that you would play the PERFECT Christine from Be More Chill... just thought I'd throw that out there.

  • @sychroswimmerkayla886
    @sychroswimmerkayla886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi! I will be auditioning for the role of Eliza sychler and I will be singing blue from heathers

  • @ghosto_o7536
    @ghosto_o7536 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG this helped so much because im auditioning for ariel and you just GAVE me a good audition song!! thanks!!

  • @gabriellamendes9319
    @gabriellamendes9319 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely loooove your videos and the content and advice you give. It's so informative yet so entertaining! Do you know of any other channels that offer the same type of content you do? Thanks so much!!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Gabriella! Not really--that's actually why I started making videos. Broadway.com is one of my fave theatrey channels, though. So that's always fun to watch!

  • @cjsparks02
    @cjsparks02 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 5 auditions coming up in the next 3 months so this video is super helpful!

  • @itsbea1496
    @itsbea1496 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thankyou so much I've been trying to find a song for a long time you've helped me out so much

  • @sarahwheelwright8407
    @sarahwheelwright8407 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Katherine! I have a request for a Theatre Thursday video: Can you please do a video that just makes a list(s) of several shows that have the same genre? I know you listed a ton in here, but I feel like you could cover more genres and more shows, because you're awesome like that. :)

  • @sofiasalgado5688
    @sofiasalgado5688 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ilysm you’re funny. And talented and your videos give me confidence and now I’m auditioning for the school musical

  • @pessimisticegoist6443
    @pessimisticegoist6443 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once you said Lin Manuel Maranda I was like: "I HOPE THAT YOU- BURRRRRNNNNNNNN"

  • @hanne9100
    @hanne9100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my gosh, I have auditions in a couple of weeks and this just popped up! Thank you!!!🎭💕

  • @livherman2047
    @livherman2047 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m auditioning for Annie the musical tommorow and this really helped
    Wish me luck 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @notocean38
    @notocean38 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw this and I have an audition for today and I’m super terrified for a broadway show choir audition

  • @ElinorMahoney
    @ElinorMahoney 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really want to sing The Room Wherw It Happens but I dunno whether to sing Hamilton or Burr’s part lmao

    • @corelei
      @corelei 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      isn't that Burr's solo except for like one line at the beginning lol

  • @carojones6918
    @carojones6918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like she'd be perfect as Tracy in Hairspray

  • @tatemcelhaney6562
    @tatemcelhaney6562 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! I just started watching your videos and I enjoy them a lot! I feel a lot of theatre accounts on youtube are just talking about basic broadway gossip which can be entertaining but isn't useful information but you really give aspiring artists advice from the eyes of someone who is experiencing things herself which I love! I was just curious what college you go to? (you might've mentioned it in a past video I just haven't seen all of your videos yet lol) Thank you! Definitely subsribing

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Tate!!! Thank you so much, that really means a lot. And welcome to the Theatre Thursday Fam!!! 💕💕
      For a few reasons, mainly so I don't seem biased, I don't disclose exactly where I live/study. But I can tell you that I had to make some decisions at some point involving Ithaca, Otterbein, Hartt, Montclair, Rider, Texas State, Oklahoma State, Shenandoah Conservatory, Millikin, and Utah 😊

  • @oliveintheroom1336
    @oliveintheroom1336 ปีที่แล้ว

    The problem with the shows I audition for (youth theatre camp) is that they are all small locally written shows, so there isn’t much known about the show before auditions, basically the only thing I know is that it’s contemporary(?) music written in the 2000s

  • @DuckPuppet
    @DuckPuppet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha! Watching this for a second time to help find a good song for a Rent audition and you used it as a example! Do you have any recommendations? I'm having a hard time finding one! Great video though! This definitely gives me a place to start looking!

    • @DangerousFayth
      @DangerousFayth 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      What role are you auditioning for?

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Duck Puppet check out other 90's rock shows!!

    • @DuckPuppet
      @DuckPuppet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay thank you! (I'm just trying out for ensemble! My voice is also a mezzo) THANK YOU AGAIN!!

  • @rachelistrash4371
    @rachelistrash4371 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much!! You never fail to help me with all my theatre advice needs!! You helped me choose a song that I think is good to sing for my audition for JoJo in Suessical!!!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Miss Squish omg yay exciting!!! Break a leg!! 🦄💖

  • @nickjones6843
    @nickjones6843 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Young actor here. When should I start taking dance classes and which types of dance should I study if my goal is Broadway? Love you Kath

    • @oumarcus3546
      @oumarcus3546 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Jones hi! I know I'm not Katherine but I would TOTALLY recommend jazz.

    • @nickjones6843
      @nickjones6843 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lillian Schuyler omg thank you and it's ok it was just an open question 😂😂

  • @MaddieGrapeXO
    @MaddieGrapeXO 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel so much! It's super helpful and you need more subs :)) I was wondering how you personally play the villian? I'm currently playing Mrs Hannigan and tips would be great! xxx

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're so sweet, thank you! 😍😍 i'll talk about it more in an upcoming video, but the main thing about villains: they don't realize they're the villain. In their own minds, everything they do is perfectly justified. Like, they're rarely being intentionally evil--their own ideas/motivations just go against the main character's. (If that makes sense haha)
      And congrats on Miss Hannigan!! 💕

    • @MaddieGrapeXO
      @MaddieGrapeXO 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Katherine Steele that was very helpful thank you!

  • @rubyhenshaw151
    @rubyhenshaw151 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    all your videos are so helpful! & make me feel so much more comfortable when auditioning thankyou! ❤

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ruby Henshaw happy to hear it Ruby!! 💕

  • @embr13386
    @embr13386 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New to your channel but have watched every video😬 keep posting. How do you have so much knowledge about writers and such? I know it's accumulated over time but I feel like knowing about a lot of different writers and actors in the theatre world is a really helpful thing to have overall. Any advice on how exactly to study up?

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Emma!! And welcome to the Theatre Thursday Fam!!! 💝💝
      Learning about Musical Theatre is a big hobby of mine. I read a lot (both books and internet).
      A good way to gain some knowledge: play the Wikipedia game. Start with a show you like (for example, CAROUSEL) and then start reading. Once you hit a link on a composer/show/actor/etc. you don't know or interests you, click on it! Then keep going.
      Also, TH-cam. Lots of TH-cam. I always click on suggested videos (Show People with Paul Wontorek on Broadway.com is one of my favorite series)

  • @souliloquy5077
    @souliloquy5077 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planning to audition for The Greatest Showman in June. The thing is, it's weird and basically, as long as I sign up I will definitely get a part. But I have to have an audition so the casting directors can decide which character I would be best for. I'm probably going to do A Million Dreams from TGS or Waving Through A Window from DEH, because I can sing both of those fairly well (though I'm not a good singer at all lol)

  • @cecilbell6248
    @cecilbell6248 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a video I wish more people would make! This has some really points!

  • @abby4034
    @abby4034 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t believe I’m just seeing this now 😂 I wish I had these tips a month ago. I would have sang something from Hello Dolly for an audition if I knew this. Then again the auditioners were two 13 year olds 😂 I love this video.

  • @jessskwara7255
    @jessskwara7255 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I am auditioning for Waitress as an ensemble member and I am supposed to do a pop-rock song in the style of Sara Bareilles but I cannot for the life of me find a song! I don't really know that genre too well so if you have any tips our suggestions PLEASE let me know!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'd recommend creating a Sara Bareilles station on Pandora and seeing what other singer-song writers the algorithm suggests. Additionally, try looking up Ingrid Michaelson and Brandi Carlisle- they have a similar sound. Break a leg! 💕

    • @jessskwara7255
      @jessskwara7255 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh wow, I didn't even think of that! Thank you so much!! Someone recommended I do c Carole King song since Jessie originated that role on Broadway, but I didn't think Carole sounds anything like Sara

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +heyitsmejess anytime!! 💕

    • @jessskwara7255
      @jessskwara7255 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      one more question. They said to prepare 16-32 bars so do I still bring piano sheet music for the entire song?

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes (and have it memorized/performance ready). They probably won't ask to hear the full song, but it's better to be over prepared than under.
      Bring two copies of the sheet music--one with only the necessary pages/cuts for your 16/32 bar cut and then a clean, full version as well :)

  • @sidneywhite1164
    @sidneywhite1164 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Katherine! I'm properly going to audition for Beauty and Beast in a month, and I always plan for early. So I'm trying to decide what song to audition with, and I was thinking "Once Upon A December" from Anastasia. The only criteria they gave was that it had to be from a show of similar sound.

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sidney White Hey Sidney! Personally, I think that would be fine 💕 You can check out Alan Menken's other works for ideas too! Break a leg 😊

  • @user-go1fl4ox2q
    @user-go1fl4ox2q 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    whats your opinion of 'overdone' audition songs? I feel memory from cats suits my voice and i

  • @superdisney5535
    @superdisney5535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also have a question for you.
    What if you’re auditioning for a Frank Wildhorn Musical like Jekyll and Hyde or Dracula the Musical and you’re auditioning for the role of Lucy (Jekyll and Hyde) or Mina (Dracula the Musical)? What should you sing?

  • @emilee8500
    @emilee8500 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey katherine, im new to ur page but im obsessed. Ive always been really big into theatre and writing, but terrified of being on stage. That kept me in the "behind the scenes roles" for most of my life. Ur page has given me a new strength, reignited my passion that i didn't realize died out a little. I want to audition for anything, to kind of help me get that fear out of the way, any suggestions? The people i have performed in front of (usually accidentally) say i should go for it. But i dont know where to begin, I want my dreams to finally be realized. even if that just means having the courage to face my fears.

  • @SeaSparklesLP
    @SeaSparklesLP 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    "If you're auditioning for a Sondheim musical, you better sing Sondheim." I've never done a show by him but I can DEFINITELY see how messy things can get if that statement isn't followed. First time I heard "Worst Pies in London" I was amazed people could keep with the tempo changes XD

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +meme meme oh yeah!! It's wild!!

  • @ABCLiMaX
    @ABCLiMaX 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI! Katherine, I need some help. For the auditions at my school for the MT program we prepare two songs but we will only sing one. I love sharing both of my songs. One makes me feel vulnerable and naked and the other is fun upbeat and shows my personality more.

  • @laurensimendinger8887
    @laurensimendinger8887 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Kath! Know this video is old but I’m going out for an ensemble member, and was wondering what kind of songs to choose for that?

  • @poppycorbett36
    @poppycorbett36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if i was to audition for carmen from fame the musical what songs would you suggest to sing i’m a belter any suggestions would help it’s for my last school production thanks :)

  • @moonshinesquishies1137
    @moonshinesquishies1137 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm doing auditions for Annie next week! I'll try to keep updating on who I get!

  • @emmag2306
    @emmag2306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm trying to choose between Watch What Happens (Newsies) and Journey to the Past (Anastasia) for my upcoming audition! help!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the show & role!

    • @emmag2306
      @emmag2306 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do not have a certain role, but the show is Meet Me In St. Louis. It's a very very VERY unprofessional audition, and the director said her only requirement is a song that shows heart and she doesn't want a song related to the show. I love both of those characters and songs, and those are the two songs that I've narrowed down that I can really show my range

  • @corapearlstein6341
    @corapearlstein6341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do I choose an audition song for a new musical written by a new composer? I have very limited info on the characters/composers, so I’m not totally sure how to proceed. I know it’s a strong female with a legit-style score- any ideas? (I need to find an up-tempo and a ballad). Love you Kat!

  • @suddenlyysophie
    @suddenlyysophie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I heard Pasek & Paul right before Lin Manuel-Miranda and I jumped twice.

  • @ashleyhammond4711
    @ashleyhammond4711 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not sure if you have already, but maybe do a video on "Stereotypes" and how to use it to your advantage rather than disadvantage. :)

  • @melodytheatre2887
    @melodytheatre2887 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question. Should you use, like, “group numbers” if you’re auditioning for a single person? For example, “group numbers” like In from Carrie or Seize The Day From Newsies, that have the whole group singing them, or should you choose a song that is a solo song from a musical?

  • @felixcatta7501
    @felixcatta7501 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the striped pillows in the background!

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Felix Catta thanks!!

    • @felixcatta7501
      @felixcatta7501 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem! Love your videos!

  • @DragonSaphira.
    @DragonSaphira. 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know if anyone will see this in time but I'm auditioning for the Fantasticks at my college, and I really want the part of El Gallo. Problem is, I'm a girl and an alto. So I'd love to sing one of his songs but I can't find any music transposed for the vocal part I need (or even any sheet music for his songs in general) The only girl part in the show is Luisa and she's a higher soprano, which I know I can't do. So if anyone knows of any songs that are similar to El Gallo's feel but in the alto range so I could audition for the part and hopefully have the character changed slightly to fit, that would be really appreciated!
    Also my audition is like in a couple days so the quicker the better!

  • @blairkott4008
    @blairkott4008 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Katherine! What sorts of songs would you suggest for auditioning for Mrs. Lovett?

  • @iwumbo8989
    @iwumbo8989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should i sing a disney song for a disney audition?

  • @sorchaemcmeel4454
    @sorchaemcmeel4454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question: what if you’re auditioning for a production by andrew lloyd webber and his productions are literally all a mix of different feels and themes... because im really in a pickle rn

  • @sammiephilp2637
    @sammiephilp2637 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Katherine!! I have an audition for Peter Pan and I wanna go out for Wendy, which songs do you suggest? It would be really helpful to get your advice (I have to do 32 bars of said song)!!

  • @gracejennings9034
    @gracejennings9034 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I might do I love play reharsel,were doing the addams family and i can sing it.It has alot of personality wich is what they want but is kinda a bit too upbeat

  • @jacinta-rose4128
    @jacinta-rose4128 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos they're so funny yet so relatable.

    • @Kath_Steele
      @Kath_Steele  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +The Awkward Flower Child 🦄💖 thank you!!