Singin in the Rain
Printed From: Community Theater Green Room
Category: Archives
Forum Name: Closed Topics
Forum Discription: Uncategorized posts from the previous version of our discussion board. For browsing and searching.
URL: http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1391
Printed Date: 11/03/25 at 9:24pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 8.05 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Singin in the Rain
Posted By: Norma
Subject: Singin in the Rain
Date 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? |
Replies:
Posted By: Norma
Date Posted: 5/31/05 at 4:52pm
|
So NOBODY's done/seen this show? |
Posted By: Gaafa
Date 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} |
Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 6/01/05 at 7:15pm
|
nope - LOL - exactly the opposite
the stage play was based on the film |
Posted By: Gaafa
Date 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} |
Posted By: Shatcher
Date 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!! |
Posted By: Juliet
Date 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? |
Posted By: dougb
Date 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. |
Posted By: Norma
Date 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. |
Posted By: triple_threat
Date 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. |