[~GertrudeMcFuzz~]

I'm auditioning for the role of Audrey in this show in May, and I have to decide on an audition song. I will be allowed to sing a good portion of the song (they will stop me, but I will at least get to sing the first half). I was thinking of singing "There's a Fine, Fine Line" from Avenue Q, since it is a ballad like "Somewhere That's Green" but also has the belty elements of "Suddenly Seymour". Also, I think the theme of the song is well-suited to the character.

Would this be a good song choice? I don't really have to worry about it being overdone, because at this particular theatre, most audition pieces are coming from Disney musicals, Hairspray and Wicked.

[ilovebway]

I think that's a good audition song. It's not a very obscure song, but it's no "On My Own" or "Defying Gravity".

[candlestickjay]

As long as you keep the balance between the belt and the ballad I think you will be fine.

Showing range earns a thumbs up!

Best of luck!

[littlemisstheatregirl]

When I did this show, it came down to two of us for Audrey. The other girl sang "Fine, Fine Line" and I did "Adelaide's Lament." I got the part (yay! lol) mainly because my callback was a lot stronger. But, the director did tell the other girl he wanted a more up-tempo song.

Just an FYI. Good luck! It's an awesome part.

[candlestickjay]

I never thought of using Adelaide's Lament, but that really is an excellent choice. Good call!

[littlemisstheatregirl]

Haha, thanks. It's an incredibly overdone song, but if you do it well enough it's perfect for Audrey. Plus, where I live it's not really considered overdone, so...yeah.

Good luck!!

[momsterv]

My daughter played Audrey in high school, used "Who will love me as I am" from Side Show and got the part. It was the right range, and had a lot of the same kind of feelings as Somewhere That's Green.