What is your type?
“I’ll fly, like a raven in sky of doves”
This week, I want to talk about type. Do you know your type? Are you the ingenue? The leading man? The ensemble player who can morph into five roles each act? Are you the villain? Are you the best friend? Are you the comedic relief? What is your type? If you’re not sure, ask your friends, family and colleagues who you remind them of. Is there a famous actor that makes them think of you?
Sometimes your “type” isn’t necessarily the role you always want to play, but that isn’t the point. The point is knowing how you appear to others, so that you can use that to your advantage. Knowing your type affords you the ability to find music that celebrates your type! Research some roles of actors that are your type and start learning their material. Learn the whole song, then add it to your book in three different options: 1. the entire song, 2. a 32 bar cut of the song (you can mark up the sheet music with pencil, its okay), 3. a 16 bar cut of the song. Now you are ready at a moments notice to show casting who you are.
This week’s 32 BAR CUT is from Brooklyn the Musical. I chose this song because Paradice is my type. She is strong, she is no nonsense and she has a lot of heart she just keeps it well hidden. Check out my YouTube Episode “What is Your Type?” to learn more about finding your type!
What songs will you choose to showcase your type for your next audition?
Cheers,
Adrienne