AboutEvan T. Elliott Expertise I can answer any question that pertains to Acting on stage, auditioning for roles, singing on stage, and can provide many good useful tips that can help actors of all ages. As an actor and singer for the past 12 years, and as a new student to opera, I want to share all of the knowledge that I have learned to help YOU!
Experience Hello! My name is Evan Elliott. As an actor, singer and community theater director at the age of 17, I have already had quite an extensive background. Lead roles include "Officer Lockstock" in Urinetown, "Lord Brockhurst" in The Boyfriend, "Al Peterson" in Bye Bye Birdie, "Marryin' Sam" in "Lil' Abner, as well as many supporting and cameo roles. I have been professionally trained vocally with Sharon Black and have even worked with the pianist of Robert Goulet! I am currently training in the wonderful study of Opera. With this year being my 12th year in acting, I am excited for new possibilities that lie ahead.
Organizations Student Government
Prom Committee
Blood Drive Chair
Church Youth Chair
Education/Credentials Voice Training with Nicholas Herman and Sharon Black 2000-Present
Theatre Productions 101--Gregory Richards
Theatre Arts and Dialogue 110--Susan Nieten
Awards and Honors Pike MusicFest Grand Champion
Best Vocalist--The Boyfriend
Best Actor--Urinetown
Director's Choice--The Boyfriend
Question Hi there!
My name is Samantha, and I'm 16 years old. Within the next few weeks, I plan on auditioning for a part in the "Jungle Book", which a theatre company I belong to is putting on. I'm not sure how many female roles there would be, but it is a general audition, not just for one specific character.
From previous experience with the director, I know that she already has the show mentally cast, but I am not sure where I fit into her plans. Regardless of this, I want to audition as if she had no set ideas about the casting. If she has "cast" me already, I want to prove that she was right in doing so. If not, I want her to seriously think about her choice.
I need two monologues and a musical theatre song for the audition. My vocal range is more in the alto or mezzo ranges, but my range is not that large. Do you have any suggestions for great monologues or songs to really impress her?
Thanks,
Sam
Answer Hi Samantha!
Well, first off, I would like to compliment the way you want to go into the audition--like the director hasn't pre-cast it. That's definitely the right mindset.
Second, I'd love to recommend some songs and monologues.
Since this is "Jungle" Book, your creativity and a bit of feistiness will be needed for the audition.
Might I suggest a monologue from Seussical the Musical?
And..for a song..might I suggest a classy version of "Fever" or, for a spicier audition, "I Want to Live in America" from West Side Story.
