Aspects of the audition I felt weren't successful was when I first performed my chosen song 'Light My Candle' from Rent. I decided to sing both parts of the song (Mimi's and Roger's) as the song consists of a back and forth duet, so it flows better rather than having gaps when I'm singing.
I was particularly nervous which caused me to forget some of the words and lose my confidence. Rachel's feedback on my performance was that I had a good tone but need to work on my confidence.
I was then asked to sing 'Out Tonight'. Although I didn't know the lyrics, I had watched the film recently beforehand so I was familiar with the melody. Using a copy of the lyrics, I performed the song and immediately felt much more comfortable when singing. I managed to project better and pronounce the lyrics clearer. I need to work on feeling comfortable and self-reliant without the help of lyrics , as in a real audition there wouldn't be an exception.
I prepared for this audition by thoroughly watching the film to understand it's context, all the songs and background of the characters. From doing this I gained a deeper interpetation of the storyline, and the importance of each individual role in the musical.
What I could have done better, is if I used time at college to practice as well instead of fully at home. This is because it's more difficult to fully rehearse at home due to distractions and not having an open and quiet environment.
This experience will benefit me in future siuations such as job interviews or auditions, as I now have good knowledge on the significant aspects of what to expect, and how to respond. In addition, it is key to do as much prep and research as you can, even if you don't need all of it. For example in my audition I had my other song for 'West Side Story' prepared to sing it, however I didn't need to perform it in the end.
Audition video
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