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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!
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Feeling Stuck?  E-mail me ([email protected])

 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 ([email protected])

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.
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Feeling Stuck?  E-mail me ([email protected])

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 ([email protected])


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 ([email protected]) 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


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