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Posted By: emmyv05
Subject: =D
Date Posted: 2/04/07 at 10:48am
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Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 2/05/07 at 6:15am
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Try this site Emily it may help?;- http://monologueblogger.wordpress.com/ If you know the part your after try & pick something generic with it or in the same vein. Similar with the song, from my point of view I look for singer who can act, rather than a singer who is a log of wood or a stale bottle of milk with a fabulous voice. Sell the song by using your voice to tell the story. There is various tricks including speak/sing where by you emphasise the meaning of the line with sing speech & finish each by singing the end phrase of the line. This probably doesn’t make much sense, I’m sure the singers amongst us will give a better explanation. Grab any cast recording of a musical & listen to the voice in a solo, beyond the music. Remember to use your voice from the diaphragm, not from byour throat, practice by placing your hands on your stomach & feeling the air movement while singing. Also do it front of a mirror & remember your not in a choir, your the character. Tio Tio Tio Chookas Emily! ------------- 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: emmyv05
Date Posted: 2/05/07 at 6:38pm
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Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 2/05/07 at 9:33pm
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Bewdy Emmy! Before I’m shot down by others. on the board, flame out & prang up! - I’ll test my techie wings further? Think about your audition party piece & think out an imaginary back ground for the character, giving it a life of it’s own & how you perceive the characters life got them there, prior to their entrance on stage. This works with the ‘Logues & the song equally. One trick I suggest to most warm props, is to think of a song or piece of music that best describes the characters life or situation. For example a King or Queen’s entrance use a regal piece of music such as ‘Pomp & circumstance’ in your head & you will become a Queen in body language & attitude. Or if your playing a cometic Scotsman [women] sing a song like ‘Donald where’s ya trousers’ in your head & it will help you get in character & accent before you step on the boards. Practice in front of a full length or cheval mirror at home. Do a dress up with improvised gear from your wardrobe & a bit of character make, that will give you a mask t& help you step outside of yourself! Even if you ‘arf inch you mums for the exercise. keep practicing your pieces, keep exploring the characters & even re-inventing in your head the possible back life of the character & their aspirations. Even until you send everyone in the house - up the wall! ------------- 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: emmyv05
Date Posted: 2/08/07 at 9:37pm
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that's a good idea! I can't wait to go to the library to read up on monologues. I always have trouble with acting and this will help me to get into character! ------------- |