superdave
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Chorus?how involved is the chorus in this show...I got casted as chorus in this  .... Just wondering...If I should really accept it or not. I really feel like I am handicaping myself being in chorus roles.
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LisaKitty
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Honestly, the male ensemble stuff in this show sucks. They sing exactly two notes in the entire show ("Goodbye" at the end of So Long, Farewell), and do a couple of walk-ons as party guests and Nazis.
Unless you are getting paid to do this show, really want to be involved because you have a lot of other friends in the cast, or have the possibility of using this experience to get cast in something better, I would say to turn it down.
Then again, that's just my opinion ...
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ShadowInTheWings
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I'd also keep in mind if you ever want to work with this production company again. Unless you can give them a legitimate reason, turning down a role after you've been cast (chorus or otherwise) doesn't look good to them.
I was once offered a job I wasn't sure I wanted to do, but it was with oen of the influential production companies in the city, so I took it. Things happened to work out in my favour, and they found someone who was thrilled to do what I had agreed to do, we parted on amicable terms and I made (and maintain) contact into that circle of theatre.
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musikal_geek
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They also sing in the Finale, and they're also soldiers.
One of the most unprofessional things to do is turn down a role because it's not a lead. I can't stand it when people even consider it! 
That's my opinion, anyways. 
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LisaKitty
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| musikal_geek wrote: | | They also sing in the Finale, and they're also soldiers. |
In what version of Sound of Music have you ever had male voices in the Finale? Not to be rude, but I think you may have your shows confused. The Finale of Sound of Music is sung by the Mother Superior, backed by the Nuns' Chorus (all female).
Also, I think we're thinking the same thing as far as "soldiers" vs. "Nazis"
| musikal_geek wrote: | | One of the most unprofessional things to do is turn down a role because it's not a lead. I can't stand it when people even consider it! |
I have to say that there is a difference between "turning down a role because it's not a lead" and turning down an ensemble role where you have about 10 minutes total stage time and two notes to sing in a 2 1/2 hour show.
Then again, that's just my opinion ...
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superdave
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| musikal_geek wrote: | They also sing in the Finale, and they're also soldiers.
One of the most unprofessional things to do is turn down a role because it's not a lead. I can't stand it when people even consider it!
That's my opinion, anyways. |
Hey-- I have been in ALOT of things that I wasnt the lead in--You try being chorus in 3 musicals back to back and tell me you wouldnt get bored. It does get disheartening after a while! At least in Music Man, we had dance solos, and came on every 15 minutes or so. Fiddler, we had a lot to do.....I dont know.
I have decided to accept this role and work in the show, because I love the Theatre and I want to have this company on my reference, the fact that I have been chosen over 200 hopefuls, is something I wont take lightly. Sound of Music, is something I want to put on my reference.
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ellie_belle
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Good, I'm glad you took it....! I think any experience is a good one, and you'll really enjoy it. I would do anything to be in The Sound of Music, so take the opportunity whilst you can! 
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musikal_geek
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| superdave wrote: | | You try being chorus in 3 musicals back to back and tell me you wouldnt get bored. |
Fine.
I was in a chorus role for 4 back-to-back musicals and I didn't get bored.
(I changed it a little bit though).
I'm glad you took it. Theatre's theatre. It's not about the part you get, it's about being part of something special.
Re: Males Singing in Finale
I just checked my score, and you're right; there's not supposed to be males singing for Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Reprise). We did in our production, and I must say that it added so much more to it. It sounds much grander with such a range of singers and I think it's kind of silly only to have the nuns sing it. I know they're the only people on stage besides the von Trapps, but it doesn't seem right without the guys.
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Aimee
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The show week would be fun and you'd enjoy it but can you get into rehearsals another show at the same time? I imagine you'll hardly be needed at rehearsals for this as there is so little for the men. There's not much for the women let alone the men.
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lovesinging
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How large can the woman chorus get to be? If there is a legion of nuns, will women get to sing much? I'm not sure if I want to take the time you need to dedicate to a lead, but I don't want to be entirelly out.
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Bookworm
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| lovesinging wrote: | | How large can the woman chorus get to be? If there is a legion of nuns, will women get to sing much? I'm not sure if I want to take the time you need to dedicate to a lead, but I don't want to be entirelly out. |
I know this is a late reply but I'm hoping it will help all the same:
besides women chorus there are some nuns that sing in "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?" and a few other scenes with small solos. I think the two that sing the most in HDYSAPLM? are called Sister Berthe and Sister Margaretta. There is also a much larger nun part (Mother Abbess) but you aren't required to be in every single scene. If auditions are still up and you don't have the time I would audition for a nun.
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