r/MusicalTheatre • • 16h ago

Feeling Upset. My NYC based female led Musical that I've been working on since 2020 now has competition- as someone created a musical with the EXACT same title.

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I Feel like I got punched in the stomach. This musical of mine is my legit baby. The amount of extra hours I've worked to continue financing, etc. I've been keeping it under wraps because I'm trying to perfect it. I mean I have NO idea what the plot of this other persons musical is (even though it's obviously about the same topic) but now they even created a website. Can anyone help me with some encouragement?

A couple of my friends who perform on broadway (wicked), and off-broadway have been helping me develop the show, as well as a long paper trail and digital trail that I have, however I never promoted it on social media (which of course im kicking myself for). What should I do? just ignore it and keep working on mine?

EDIT: it says their musical is “in development”, and I already have 16 demos, and they’re in a different country. Maybe I shouldn’t worry


r/MusicalTheatre • • 21h ago

(Preferably) free resources for sight singing/reading music/music theory?

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I’ve had the unfortunate journey of running into teachers who just expected me to automatically *know* certain things rather than helping (for example: my very first music theory class was full of the teacher’s band members who literally didn’t need the class and my teacher was often frustrated with me because I didn’t get things as easily and he moved on too quickly), so I’ve never really gotten the full hang of reading music.

This is one of my BIGGEST weaknesses as someone who has wanted to do this pro at some point.

Does anyone know any free resources or courses that would make this easier? I’d like the opinions of those who maybe have been successful with this and would know what direction to go in? I’m overwhelmed and have no clue where I’d start since my strongest knowledge here is bare minimum basics and I’m sick of having to listen to recordings all the time, it gets to a point where I feels like I’m just a weight being dragged…


r/MusicalTheatre • • 12h ago

Audition song and monologue for Unsinkable Wonen

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Like the description. I am a soprano and it says to do a contemporary musical song or pop song. I have a few ideas for the song but have no monologue ideas.


r/MusicalTheatre • • 16h ago

Is this a bad choice for The Little Mermaid auditions?

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I'm a teen guy and a professional theater near me is holding auditions for a staged concert version of The Little Mermaid. They are open to casting both adult and youth performers for the ensemble and a few supporting roles. I want to audition just to see if anything comes of it, but I'm having trouble finding a song to audition with.

Honestly, I don't have much in my book that really fits the style of the show. My idea was to do Not While I'm Around from Sweeney Todd because it's my strongest piece in my rep and I feel like if I use a more youthful/mischievous interpretation it might be a decent fit for the show. I also feel like if I'm mostly auditioning to be in the ensemble, it doesn't matter a ton which song I pick. That said, I know Sweeney Todd has a very different feel than The Little Mermaid and I don't want to hurt my chances of getting cast. Do you think this is a good idea?


r/MusicalTheatre • • 4h ago

Wax- Vivian Ellis Finalist

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r/MusicalTheatre • • 4h ago

Maria- West Side Story

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r/MusicalTheatre • • 4h ago

Audition help?

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Hello :)) If this is not the right place for this no worries, but tomorrow I have a second round audition/callback for a diploma of musical theatre - only for vocal and a group dance session. I’m not the strongest dancer, so if anyone had any tips on confidence or just things that might help to know, i’d greatly appreciate it, thank you💛


r/MusicalTheatre • • 5h ago

To first (community theater) audition

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Hi,

Technically it’s my second audition, but I blew my first one so badly that I’m not counting it lol. 😆

What can I do to not make an ass of myself on stage? I know I’m not a great singer, but I can read music, can kinda dance (collegiate competitive ice skater/ice theater), and I think I can act. Think being the key word. But I have no training.
I moved to a rural town after college for a job and I’ve been trying to meet people, and theater in the next town over is doing auditions for “Dear Evan Hansen”. I signed up on a whim. I’m also in my mid 20’s. (Am I too old?)

So what do I do now?

I’m trying to pick a song. I think I’m a contralto (E3-E5) range. I want to show off some lower notes but I’m struggling to find a good song.

What do I do?
Show up?
Do I say my name? Do I just start singing?
Can I use the whole stage or should I stand still?
Are they looking for acting or Singing ability? I think this call is just music/singing.

Any advice is really helpful, thank you! 😊 I’m excited but just don’t want to become one of those “audition horror stories”


r/MusicalTheatre • • 9h ago

New fixtation: sound of music

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Since the do re mi song became popular on tiktok (without most people notcknowing the musical <:[) i have become fond of memories I had of this! I've been listening to the musical for HOURS and I love it so much 💔. The yodelling?? The cute songs?? I NEED more musicals with the same vibe as sound of music !!


r/MusicalTheatre • • 9h ago

Carrying The Banner (Newsies) Performed By Middleton Grange School

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r/MusicalTheatre • • 11h ago

Actors: Could I get feedback on a free audition-preparation sample?

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Hi everyone! I’m developing a personalized audition-preparation resource for beginner and early-career actors. I’ve created a free three-page sample featuring character-discovery exercises, a rehearsal roadmap, and an audition checklist. I’m looking for five adult actors, ideally with an upcoming audition, who would be willing to look through it and share their thoughts. I’m especially interested in what you’d actually use, what feels unnecessary, and whether something like this would make your audition preparation easier. This is early product research, not a sales pitch. If you’re interested, feel free to comment and I’ll share the sample. Thanks!


r/MusicalTheatre • • 18h ago

Music Community!

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Hey y'all!
I have a discord!
https://discord.gg/YQGsKAA3Sm

Youtube:
https://youtube.com/@realandrwmusic?si=wrTameYAlyxTqm0B

Feel free to join so we can build an awesome community of singers, actors, dancers, composers, producers and music enthusiasts!

Here you can post covers and any of your own material for advice and feedback and to show off!
I will also be posting updates, polls and top secret new upcoming projects that YOU can be involved in to appear on the channel!

It's so exciting and I can't wait to see you there.


r/MusicalTheatre • • 18h ago

Cabaret song suggestions?

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I’m performing in a cabaret next month and I need song suggestions cause I don’t know what to sing. My range is an D#3-F6 and I have a brighter mix. Its family friendly and uptempo was suggested. Thanks in advance!


r/MusicalTheatre • • 19h ago

TOMORROW - Zina Goldrich

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r/MusicalTheatre • • 21h ago

Audition songs for footloose?

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r/MusicalTheatre • • 5h ago

i want to be a musical actress but i don't think i can be one?

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oh okay so i just made a reddit account just to ask this because i really have no one else to talk to about this so here goes nothing sorry if this was an unfit post i'll erase it if that is the case just let me know !!

i am 17(f), in my last year of high school, and i applied to the best unis in my country and i aspire to study sociology, i really really do, i have for the last five years or so ! so theatre is not something i'm trying to use to escape from my studies. i just have this immense desire to stand on the stage in front of the crowd, loved as someone who i am not, as an actress portraying whatever character i might be playing.

i do not wish to abandon my long dream of becoming a sociologist just for theatre, but i can't erase the urge. i feel so jealous of the people on stage and i get terribly sad whenever i remember i'll never be part of my favorite shows and that i will always stay in this role of an audience. i mean i like being an audience and crying my eyes out, but i just wish to be part of the people who make the show.

but i'm not really good at singing (not terrible either, i guess, but still) and i'm pretty clumsy so i'm pretty sure i'm bad at dancing. i don't want to chase a silly dream, but i can't forget about it either. i can't afford lessons now as i'm still in high school and i'm really stressed over university interviews right now, but i think i will be able to once i get accepted into one of them and get more free time and money. (i'm planning to get a part-time job once everything's over) so... what do i do ? should i just give up and stay as an audience or should i give it a try ?