<p>I know this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find any posts on it. I'm 17 but I'm 4'11", and needless to say I look young for my age. Should this affect the kind of monologues and songs I choose for my auditions? I am always told that when choosing audition material I should look at life experience instead of the character's age (which can be difficult!) but the fact that I look younger than the characters I relate to throws me off a little. Should I choose material for younger characters? This makes it much more difficult to show range.</p>
<p>I think that MT is all about type, I know that comes into play when shows are cast. I would choose songs that that I sing well and fit my type, maybe you could find some songs that “stretch” the type thing a little. Think Kristin Chenowith.</p>
<p>Most colleges prefer that you choose age-appropriate material; in other words, don’t choose a song or monologue that is intended for a 40-year-old, even if you relate to it very well.</p>
<p>I think many folks evaluating auditions would have a positive orientation toward someone who demonstrates they understand “type”.</p>
<p>My view on this is as an applicant for MT programs is that they want to know whether or not you know how to market yourself. I am 17 but some of my monologues and songs are meant for people who are in their late 20’s. My reasoning behind choosing these are because they show me off vocally and theatrically. Yet, even though there is an age difference, there would still be a possibility of me being cast in these roles as it all depends on the directors conceptual vision. I think the basic opinion the review boards have is that they don’t want to see an 18 year old boy performing a scene as King Lear or Don Quixote. Stick within a 10 year age range. But of course, if you are able to blow them away it doesn’t matter (well it does, but if you are a good performer you have an edge 
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