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Norma
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Topic: Singin in the Rain
Posted: 5/12/05 at 3:28pm

Our theatre is putting on SINGIN IN THE RAIN next spring. I'm wavering between auditioning for Kathy and Lina. I know they added a solo for Lina in the stage version, but I'm a dancer first, and I think not being in the tap numbers might kill me. I love the show-stealing roles though, and I'm afraid Kathy might be too blah despite the dancing.

Can anyone tell me what else they changed from the screen to the stage?

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Norma
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Posted: 5/31/05 at 4:52pm

So NOBODY's done/seen this show?

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Posted: 6/01/05 at 9:58am

I worked on the stage show years ago - I?m probably wrong! But I always thought the picture was adapted from the stage show?

As in all of these flicks, they pad it out & change it about, only to suit &/or enhance the star.

I think I have only watched bits & pieces of GK?s prancing about on the box & being as innate as he was in Brigadoon!

All I can suggest Norma is try your local library & check out the libretto, I?m sure it will be different!

Sorry I'm not much help but the Best of luck & chookas, if you get the part!

Joe
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turn right @ Perth.
Hear the light & see the sound.
Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"}
May you always play
to a full house}

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Posted: 6/01/05 at 7:15pm

nope - LOL - exactly the opposite

the stage play was based on the film

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Posted: 6/01/05 at 11:32pm

G?donya Topper!

I wasn?t sure, because it is normally the other way around!

Bewdy mate!

Joe
Western Gondawandaland
turn right @ Perth.
Hear the light & see the sound.
Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"}
May you always play
to a full house}

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Posted: 6/02/05 at 3:00pm

Lina is a better part( for me anyway) she does get a song in the play and her bits are just better than Kathys. If your a dancer Kathy may be better for you, but if you are looking for laughs Lina is the way to go!!

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Posted: 6/05/05 at 1:46pm

Can you audition for both, and then show your preferences? Do you have a choice, or can you only audition for one? Or is it that you usually get the part you audition for in that company?

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Posted: 6/06/05 at 10:50am

When I audition people, the form has a space for them to indicate if they are trying out for a specific part or parts or will take any part offered. In a couple of cases, I have cast a person in a (larger) part they did not indicate - I just ask them first. Ninety percent of the people who audition indicate they will take any part.

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Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:51pm

Yes, we have general auditions and can also indicate if we'd prefer one part over another, but when I audition, I usually like to go in with a "look" that resembles the part I'd really like. I'd dye my hair blonde if I decide on Lina or do finger waves if I decide on Kathy. Makeup would be different too, and dress of course. I don't go in to auditions AS the character, but I think anything that helps the director picture you in the part helps.

I couldn't find the libretto anywhere. My library only has the film script.

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Posted: 9/04/05 at 6:47pm

Norma,

You've indicated in another post that you are a low alto. If this is the case I
doubt you have much chance at Kathy. Hers is a mezzo/soprano role.

K.

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Norma Walk-On Joined: 5/12/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Singin in the Rain Posted: 5/12/05 at 3:28pm
	Our theatre is putting on SINGIN IN THE RAIN next spring. I'm wavering between auditioning for Kathy and Lina. I know they added a solo for Lina in the stage version, but I'm a dancer first, and I think not being in the tap numbers might kill me. I love the show-stealing roles though, and I'm afraid Kathy might be too blah despite the dancing. Can anyone tell me what else they changed from the screen to the stage?

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Norma Walk-On Joined: 5/12/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/31/05 at 4:52pm
	So NOBODY's done/seen this show?
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 6/01/05 at 9:58am
	I worked on the stage show years ago - I?m probably wrong! But I always thought the picture was adapted from the stage show? As in all of these flicks, they pad it out & change it about, only to suit &/or enhance the star. I think I have only watched bits & pieces of GK?s prancing about on the box & being as innate as he was in Brigadoon! All I can suggest Norma is try your local library & check out the libretto, I?m sure it will be different! Sorry I'm not much help but the Best of luck & chookas, if you get the part!
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 6/01/05 at 7:15pm
	nope - LOL - exactly the opposite the stage play was based on the film
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 6/01/05 at 11:32pm
	G?donya Topper! I wasn?t sure, because it is normally the other way around! Bewdy mate!
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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Shatcher Celebrity Joined: 2/21/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 251	Posted: 6/02/05 at 3:00pm
	Lina is a better part( for me anyway) she does get a song in the play and her bits are just better than Kathys. If your a dancer Kathy may be better for you, but if you are looking for laughs Lina is the way to go!!
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Juliet Star Joined: 8/26/04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 73	Posted: 6/05/05 at 1:46pm
	Can you audition for both, and then show your preferences? Do you have a choice, or can you only audition for one? Or is it that you usually get the part you audition for in that company?
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dougb Celebrity Joined: 3/30/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 148	Posted: 6/06/05 at 10:50am
	When I audition people, the form has a space for them to indicate if they are trying out for a specific part or parts or will take any part offered. In a couple of cases, I have cast a person in a (larger) part they did not indicate - I just ask them first. Ninety percent of the people who audition indicate they will take any part.
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Norma Walk-On Joined: 5/12/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:51pm
	Yes, we have general auditions and can also indicate if we'd prefer one part over another, but when I audition, I usually like to go in with a "look" that resembles the part I'd really like. I'd dye my hair blonde if I decide on Lina or do finger waves if I decide on Kathy. Makeup would be different too, and dress of course. I don't go in to auditions AS the character, but I think anything that helps the director picture you in the part helps. I couldn't find the libretto anywhere. My library only has the film script.
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triple_threat Walk-On Joined: 9/03/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 9/04/05 at 6:47pm
	Norma, You've indicated in another post that you are a low alto. If this is the case I doubt you have much chance at Kathy. Hers is a mezzo/soprano role. K.
	------- MusicalTheatreAudition.com ~ It's Time To Prepare.
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