I have a question for people who have been in the production The Music Man?

Question:I'm auditioning for The Music Man at my school, but I'm not sure what part I should audition for. I want a fairly large role, but not the lead since I'm not all too comfortable singing by myself (with practice I'm sure I could do a tiny solo) Who should I audition for? Any character names/suggestions would be great! Thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm auditioning for The Music Man at my school, but I'm not sure what part I should audition for. I want a fairly large role, but not the lead since I'm not all too comfortable singing by myself (with practice I'm sure I could do a tiny solo) Who should I audition for? Any character names/suggestions would be great! Thanks!

Do you dance well? You could audition for Zaneeta. It's a cute role and dances quite a bit but no solos. The mayor's wife (Eulalie) also has no solos but her or any of the pick-a-little ladies are fun. Not necessarily large roles but definitely bigger than ensemble. If you are young and on the small side, there's Amaryllis. She would likely sing one small harmony line in Goodnight My Someone with Marian but that's it as far as solos. It's another cameo role as are the others but it's cuter as well. Not as much dancing as Zaneeta but that always depends on the director so you never know. It's good that you want to know more about the character's in the show you are auditioning for. I hope you take the time to read the script, watch a film version or two and really get to know the music as well.

And btw, I noticed your avatar name is "Tomorrow, Tomorrow" in case it's a consideration, please don't sing that song. Most directors don't want to hear it! I beg you to watch the movie "Camp" for the cameo appearance of a cartoon drawing of what many director's think of the song as an audition piece :-)

http://www.musicaltheatreaudition.com/sh...
http://stageagent.com/Shows/View/712

good luck,
Marianne

Just audition for the show. don't choose a role, if asked for your choice, put Anything.
Directors prefer those who just want to do the show, and not be stars.

Miss Paroo, Eulailie Shinn, Alma Hix? Small but funny roles. Just sing your heart out.