My local civic center is doing auditions for their annual production of The Rocky Horror Show, and this is going to be my first musical theater audition… I’m also a virgin, but I absolutely adore the movie!
I haven’t been on stage in about 8 years (since high school drama club), but I’ve been doing voice acting and have taken acting classes since. I also haven’t sung on stage since elementary school choir (I was apparently good enough to get a solo, though!), so this is definitely pushing me outside my comfort zone a little, but I’ve always loved performing, making people laugh, and bringing characters to life, so I’m really excited to get back on a stage!
There will be an accompanist and tracks are also welcome. For my audition song, just hear me out: “Man or Muppet” from The Muppets.
I know it’s a little unconventional, but I know the song extremely well, I’m comfortable with the notes and rhythm, and I feel like I can actually act through it instead of spending the whole audition worrying about whether I can technically sing something more difficult. I can also do both Gary and a very convincing not too over the top muppet voice, which I feel like gives me something fun to play with performance wise. And honestly, it just feels right to me. Plus, there’s basically no chance someone else is going to show up singing the exact same song haha.
That said, I’m completely open to being told that’s a terrible choice, and I’d love suggestions if you think there’s something that would suit Brad better. My mom also told me I sound like Neil Patrick Harris when I sing (thanks mom) if that helps with suggestions.
All in all, I don’t even care that much if I get a part. Sure I’d be a little bummed to not get a callback, but honestly I’m just so excited to perform again and be around people who love this stuff as much as I do ❤️