5 Steps to Rep

5 Steps to Find Your Pop/Rock Rep

Welcome! Start Here!

Step 1: Make a List of 10 Pop/Rock Shows & Roles.

KEY REMINDERS:

If you're not sure what shows you are right for, consult your resource list.
- Ask colleagues and coaches. They will have seen or been in shows you haven't and will be able to introduce you to new options.
- Research artists similar to you and see what roles they have played on Broadway, On Tour, in Workshop productions, in regional productions, etc.
- Search trade websites for audition notices which will include show synopses and character descriptions/audition requirements: Playbill, Backstage, Actors Access, and Equity (you'll need a pal with access if you aren't in the union).
- Search licensing company websites (Musical Theatre International, Concord Theatricals, Stage Rights, Disney Theatricals). They have show synopses and often character descriptions.

Got your 10? Great! Move on to Step 2!

Feeling Stuck? E-mail me (shannah@shannahraevocalstudio.com)

Step 2: Choose One Show and Make a Listening List of 10 Songs

KEY REMINDERS:

Song Finder Resources:
- Spotify Artist Radio Lists and Genre Lists
- Friends, Colleagues, and Coaches
- The Social Media Hive
  - Our Wail with Shannah Rae Facebook community group is a great place to ask this question. If you aren't a member, you can join here.
IMPORTANT: Pull up the Lyrics to the song FIRST and run it through the Storytelling Eliminator.
- Are they lyrics highly repetitive? If so, cut it from the listening list.
- Is there a clear "I Want" or Need to Communicate To Someone. If not, cut it from the listening list.
- Do you connect with what the writer is saying? If not, cut it from the listening list.
  - Note: If this ends up cutting your whole list, that's good! It means you're one step closer to getting what you need! Just go back to your song finder resources and create a new list.

Got Your 10 Songs? Great! Move on to Step 3!

Feeling Stuck? E-mail me (shannah@shannahraevocalstudio.com)

Step 3: Run it through the Rep Wringer

KEY REMINDERS:

Download your copy of the Rep Wringer, listen to each song, and run it through the filters.
Trust your first instinct in regards to opinion answers. Do your research on the others.
Don't discount something due to fear of being able to sing the genre/style. (That's what we Wail classes are for!)
Songs that are all green are YES! Green/Yellow combos are MAYBE. Any red means CUT IT.

Do you have at least 2-3 songs that are Green or Green/Yellow? Great! Move on to Step 4.

Feeling Stuck? E-mail me (shannah@shannahraevocalstudio.com)

Step 4: Rank Your Songs

KEY REMINDERS:

Use the point system to rank your songs. Start with the 1 or 2 songs that have the highest points and then put the others on your maybe list.
- Song could be used for multiple shows: 1 point for every show the song could serve.
- Song has easily identifiable cut: 0 points if no easily identifiable cut, 1 point for an easily identifiable short or long cut, 2 points if both short AND long cut.
- Song is already piano based/piano friendly: 1 point (Think Elton John, Billy Joel, John Legend, Alicia Keys-The piano composers).
- Love it Level: Now add your Love It Level number from your Wringer Spreadsheet.

Got your songs ranked? Congrats! Move on to Step 5!
Feeling stuck? E-mail me (shannah@shannahraevocalstudio.com)

Step 5: Bring your no. 1 song to your Free Coaching Class!

Congratulations! You did it! You chose a song that you LOVE to sing and that is going to SERVE you in the Audition Room!

Your final step is to e-mail me (shannah@shannahraevocalstudio.com) and let me know if you'd like to join our online coaching class on Wednesday, Oct. 25th at 6:00pm EST or our In-Person Wail class on Monday, Oct. 30th at 6:30pm.

I'll be following up with a separate e-mail to get your feedback on the process. Thank you for taking the time to help me make this a useful tool for all members of the Wail Community!

-Shannah