{"id":5176,"date":"2017-12-19T19:13:45","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T19:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=5176"},"modified":"2018-08-31T19:42:01","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T19:42:01","slug":"back-pocket-necessities-for-the-13-18-musical-theatre-female","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/back-pocket-necessities-for-the-13-18-musical-theatre-female\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-Pocket Necessities for the 13-18 Musical Theatre Female"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-header-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Back-Pocket Necessities for the 13-18 Musical Theatre Female<\/h3>\n<font size=\"2\" color=\"grey\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;-moz-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-right:25px;float:left;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-glow imageframe-1 hover-type-none author-image\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/performerstuff.com\" target=\"_self\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/alexandra.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\"\/><\/a><\/span><p>Written by\u00a0Alexandra Muscaro<\/p>\n<p>December 19, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are countless moments throughout the life of a performer when out of nowhere they will be asked by a director to sing a completely different song than the one they originally prepared. In these situations, the performer must pull a random song out of their \u201cback-pocket.\u201d And a director could honestly ask for a range of different genres. The actors who are prepared for this kind of situation are at a much higher advantage than those who let the surprise get to them. But what are these genres and what types of songs do I need? Don\u2019t worry! We have compiled some of the most useful music materials selected just for you from our collections!<\/p>\n<h4>1. The 16-Bar Cut Golden Age<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kk7I_eXHKUs?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Now the staple piece of any performer\u2019s book is the 16-bar cut Golden Age. Not only does this song showcase a more classical side to a performer, but it also shows the director your versatility!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our top pick for this back-pocket necessity is \u201cSomeone to Watch Over Me\u201d from <em>Nice Work If You Can Get It<\/em>. Now this song is from the Tin Pan Alley days of Broadway, where composers (like the Gershwin\u2019s who wrote this song) would write songs that could stand alone as hit singles and then be incorporated into a musical. Therefore, this song throughout its history has been performed in many different styles (ballad soprano, up-tempo alto jazzy, etc.) so a performer could raise and lower the key to their heart\u2019s content without having to worry about making the song \u201ctoo different\u201d from the original.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/160339\/Someone-To-Watch-Over-Me-16\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">2. The 16-Bar Cut Contemporary<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tQJF9q1F3LE?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The second back-pocket necessity to always have prepared is a 16-bar cut Contemporary. Per theatre historians, \u201ccontemporary\u201d is arguably any musical after <em>Hair, <\/em>so this is the chance to have fun and to bring a bit of yourself into the character.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our top pick for this back-pocket necessity is \u201cLive Out Loud\u201d from <em>A Little Princess. <\/em>Not only does the song fit perfectly into your age range, but it also offers a performer an amazing chance to showcase some serious acting chops in only 16-bars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/158672\/Live-Out-Loud-16\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>3. The 32-Bar Cut Golden Age<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EQCgeK8ri80?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The third back-pocket necessity is a 32-bar cut Golden Age. Now, this song could always simply be an additional 16 bars to the previous Golden Age mentioned. But these additional 16-bars offer wiggle room to tell more of a story; therefore, we suggest that the performer uses this opportunity to explore a different song.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our top pick for this back-pocket necessity is \u201cIf I Were A Bell\u201d from <em>Guys and Dolls. <\/em>This song is perfect for showing your range while also giving you the perfect vehicle to show off your acting skills. This song can be belted, mixed, or even sung purely head voiced. The best part of this song is the opportunity to make it your own!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/130970\/If-I-Were-A-Bell\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>4. The 32-Bar Cut Contemporary<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F_1ZKsCc1jk?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Next on our back-pocket necessities list is the 32-bar cut contemporary. As previously mentioned, this can be a continuation of your 16-bar cut contemporary, but the opportunity to tell even more of a story is irresistible! Therefore, we suggest you make the most of those extra 16 bars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our top pick for this back-pocket necessity is \u201cJourney to the Past\u201d From <em>Anastasia. <\/em>This song gives you the chance to show a different, more vulnerable side of yourself. And while it can be extremely difficult to find ballads that fit your age range, this song is a perfect match!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/130515\/Journey-To-The-Past\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>5. A Full Length Song You Love to Sing<\/h4>\n<br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Last and possibly the most important back-pocket necessity is a song that you love to sing! This is the song that lights up your eyes. You can sing it backwards and forwards the song is so much a part of you. And most importantly, you have fun singing it. There is nothing a director loves more than to see a performer truly enjoy and love the song they are singing. Also, this is your go-to song whenever someone asks to hear you sing because odds are this song showcases your voice better than anything else.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Because this back-pocket necessity is so unique to you, we can\u2019t tell you what song you should love. But we can give you the link to our entire catalogue of full-length sheet music to start you on your path of discovery!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Explore our full length sheet music selection <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/search?text=&amp;text=&amp;product_type=8\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<br><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Looking for more material? 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She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts with a dual concentration in Performance as well as Theatre History and Performance Texts with a Minor in Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. When she\u2019s not rehearsing, dramaturging a developing play, or studying for theatre history, you will find her at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2026specifically the Egyptian exhibit. Or check your local coffee shop and you may find her with her nose in a book. You can visit her website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/alexandramuscaro.com\/\">alexandramuscaro.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[289,261,470,259,302,272],"tags":[574,239,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5176"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}