This is one of the better versions of Luisa's monologue that I've seen on here, but it still borders on playing her as silly and kind of stupid, rather than a teenager going through a lot of emotions and discovering that she's really alive for the first time. She did a really good job with the singing, though! I did the monologue for class and I REALLY wish I could do the musical...sigh..
From a retired Bellamy, who worked with several "Luisas" over the years, this one was "Fantastick"! Loved her voice, and her expressions. Thanks for posting.
I know someone who did it for an audition for a musicalschool in the Netherlands and they loved it there! So I can recommand it to everyone! It´s great. Amazing performance also!
A wonderful Luisa. I played the girl's father way too many years ago, and am just blown away by this performance. I hope she goes on to bigger and better things.
This is really helpful, since this girl's so awesome. I was recently cast as Luisa in a community theater too, and our first read-through is tomorrow so this is giving me a little confidence :)
Just once I'd like to hear this sublime song reinterpreted in a new, fresh and transformative way. Not the cookie-cutter Disney princess conventional manner that it's always presented. Yes, I want more....much more.
Each performer has a bit of a different delivery, interpretation, and vocal ability, so comparing one to another is pointless. If one is preferred, that's fine, but don't expect another to live up to it, because you'll ALWAYS be disappointed. Instead, celebrate individuality. Try to start with a clear slate and allow an unknown actor to tell his story to you from scratch, without expectations. It's hard, but try to pick out what you LIKE and/or what's unique in a new singer's performance.
i've got to say i've never seen this musical but i want to see it now! i'm doing a cabaret in which i have a few songs to sing and i'm trying to find ones with a good vocal range :)
Actually the original script says, "And as I was brushing it, my hair turned gold." It was changed to mauve and the necklace replaced her hair. Different revivals have the line stated differently and they according to what I've read they did change it for that reason, they wanted the necklace to seem more important and therefore more of a shock when it is taken from her.
@HanaRose95 Yes, that's what he says. I believe that was an old fashioned way to make necklaces, was with some kind of paste. Basically he's saying that Luisa had an imitation necklace that belonged to her mother, and she believed it was real.
I was under the impression that it was the original line, but if it isn't, in any case it's being used in the revival on 50th St (Snapple Theatre). I think it gives the necklace more significance, more of an impact on Luisa's fantastic state of mind (pun intended), and I think when she loses it the audience feels that pain more.
She is FANTASTIK. (Lol see wat I did thar?) XD This used to be a fave audition song of mine from back in the day. I haven't sung it since College... Love the slightly ditzy-neurotic take on it. Nothing TOO over-the-top, but believable from a girl of 16.
@lilmisbroadway34 The actress in this clip actually has a channel where you can view some other songs she has performed. Her channel is "ladivamusica".
I completely disagree. Her Luisa is nowhere near stupid or crazy in this clip. She's a dreamer, though naive. And she grows as the play progresses (see some of the last clips posted). The contrast from this beginning to the end is crucial. An actor shouldn't play-act "eccentric", as you suggest. They should drive the motion of the scene according to the character's desires and needs. In this case, Luisa needs to live a life outside her humble sphere and she is entirely caught up in that dream.
ah, I see. I do think it's part of the revival, as every script I've worked with before has the lines presented here. They probably revised it to endow the necklace with more significance like you suggest.
This is one of the better versions of Luisa's monologue that I've seen on here, but it still borders on playing her as silly and kind of stupid, rather than a teenager going through a lot of emotions and discovering that she's really alive for the first time. She did a really good job with the singing, though! I did the monologue for class and I REALLY wish I could do the musical...sigh..
My teacher gave me this for voice lessons, but it's so high!!! Hope I can do it 😂
Maddie Peyton its a really fun song to sing although it seems intimidating
Same! I’m legit terrified
THATS MY EXACT SITUATION AHAHA
My teacher also gave me this song cuz she thinks it’ll be a challenge for me. Good luck to you as well 😅👍
Definitely a challenging song! But SOOO rewarding. Mine gave this song to me too 😩
From a retired Bellamy, who worked with several "Luisas" over the years, this one was "Fantastick"! Loved her voice, and her expressions. Thanks for posting.
I know someone who did it for an audition for a musicalschool in the Netherlands and they loved it there! So I can recommand it to everyone!
It´s great. Amazing performance also!
I think this is the best louisa posted on youtube. Always come to this one when I want to hear this song. :)
she's friggin WONDERFUL I love her
A wonderful Luisa. I played the girl's father way too many years ago, and am just blown away by this performance. I hope she goes on to bigger and better things.
You are incredible! :) You showed luisa's craziness without making it a characiture. Thanks for sharing!
Using this monologue for an audition! Wish me luck! You did really good.
Did you get it?!
soooo fierce! i'm singing this for an audition in two weeks... defiantly the best version uploaded
ahaha she's fabulous! Wonderful voice, but more importantly, a good actress! I laughed out loud at the eyelid part XD
Kudos to this woman.
really good interpretation of this monologue
This is really helpful, since this girl's so awesome. I was recently cast as Luisa in a community theater too, and our first read-through is tomorrow so this is giving me a little confidence :)
1:42 Luisa’s Monologue
I’m doing this monologue for an audition. This was the best version I’ve seen yet👏🏼👏🏼
she is AMAZING!
Just once I'd like to hear this sublime song reinterpreted in a new, fresh and transformative way. Not the cookie-cutter Disney princess conventional manner that it's always presented. Yes, I want more....much more.
This is so good! I'm doing this for an audition.
That was awesome
Wow she's a amazing singer
This is such a hard song to sing!! Props to her
Each performer has a bit of a different delivery, interpretation, and vocal ability, so comparing one to another is pointless. If one is preferred, that's fine, but don't expect another to live up to it, because you'll ALWAYS be disappointed. Instead, celebrate individuality. Try to start with a clear slate and allow an unknown actor to tell his story to you from scratch, without expectations. It's hard, but try to pick out what you LIKE and/or what's unique in a new singer's performance.
you tell him, girl! I've actually seen professional productions of the show, and this Louisa puts them to shame.
i've got to say i've never seen this musical but i want to see it now! i'm doing a cabaret in which i have a few songs to sing and i'm trying to find ones with a good vocal range :)
I get to sing this song in a couple of weeks. It looks like fun.
Of course she's crazy.
That's even how El-Gaio describes her in the play ("incurably insane").
Actually the original script says, "And as I was brushing it, my hair turned gold." It was changed to mauve and the necklace replaced her hair. Different revivals have the line stated differently and they according to what I've read they did change it for that reason, they wanted the necklace to seem more important and therefore more of a shock when it is taken from her.
just remember that a audition monologue should be at least 30 seconds and no more than 50 seconds, unless asked for longer.
@HanaRose95 Yes, that's what he says. I believe that was an old fashioned way to make necklaces, was with some kind of paste. Basically he's saying that Luisa had an imitation necklace that belonged to her mother, and she believed it was real.
I was under the impression that it was the original line, but if it isn't, in any case it's being used in the revival on 50th St (Snapple Theatre). I think it gives the necklace more significance, more of an impact on Luisa's fantastic state of mind (pun intended), and I think when she loses it the audience feels that pain more.
She is FANTASTIK. (Lol see wat I did thar?) XD
This used to be a fave audition song of mine from back in the day. I haven't sung it since College...
Love the slightly ditzy-neurotic take on it. Nothing TOO over-the-top, but believable from a girl of 16.
I prefer the monologue done with "The minute the jewels touched my skin my eyes turned mauve."
I'm singing this for solo and ensemble!
fantastick
@lilmisbroadway34 The actress in this clip actually has a channel where you can view some other songs she has performed. Her channel is "ladivamusica".
I completely disagree. Her Luisa is nowhere near stupid or crazy in this clip. She's a dreamer, though naive. And she grows as the play progresses (see some of the last clips posted). The contrast from this beginning to the end is crucial.
An actor shouldn't play-act "eccentric", as you suggest. They should drive the motion of the scene according to the character's desires and needs. In this case, Luisa needs to live a life outside her humble sphere and she is entirely caught up in that dream.
ah, I see. I do think it's part of the revival, as every script I've worked with before has the lines presented here. They probably revised it to endow the necklace with more significance like you suggest.
Interesting, I haven't heard that line before. Is it from a revised version of show?
I am doing this monolague for a class. i love it.
BET #TopActor season two brought me here!
@sportyanimelover Everyone has their own vibrato rhythm. Just keep practicing and yours will come on its own. Don't force it :)
you know, you almost resemble Jenna Marbles :)
me too
My monologuee :)
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@scubawrestler Thanks a BUNCH!
lol that's so true!
@maskman21218 Ah! Thanks for solving the mystery. :)
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I'm doing that monologue
Mohve? It's mahv! eesh. haha
+Our Happy Homeschool I was worried that I had said it wrong when I performed this monologue haha
Huh, maybe there's two ways. I went to Broadway's Joseph and they pronounced it Mo-ve.
I've always had a problem with overweight men playing El Gallo
LOL
No one knows how to do this show properly.
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