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Twelve Days to Christmas

Show: She Loves Me Character: Ensemble with dialogue between Amalia and Georg Time Period: 1930s Style/Mood: festive, holiday, frantic, store, retail, frenzy, stress, shopping, ensemble, dialogue, flirting, Christmas, gifts, present, repetitive, repetition, carols, winter, sales, merry Character Type: lead, pen pals, passionate, lonely, employee, shy, assistant manager, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, contrary, excited, elated, happy, enthusiastic, nervous, considerate, rude, well-meaning, joyful, joyous, conflicting, ecstatic, overjoyed, anxious, in love, loving, dreamy, worker, salesman, salesperson, clerk, supervisor, kind, handsome, star, epistolary, writer, intelligent, leading man, giddy, exuberant; nervous, unemployed, employee, demanding, talented, salesperson, saleswoman, impressive, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, contrary, deep, well-read, high-strung, lead, pen pals, leading lady, intelligent, poetic, star, epistolary, funny, comedic, clerk, paranoid, idealistic, starry-eyed, writer, optimistic, educated, cultured, knowledgeable, tense, worker, kind, friendly, hopeful, positive, sophisticated, stressed, legit soprano, conflicted, distracted Age: All ages, dialogue by two young adult/adults Vocal Type: All vocal types Popularity: She Loves Me is moderately known. Composer: Jerry Bock Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Barbara Cook, Anna Rogers, Madeline Kahn, Judy Kuhn, Ruthie Henshall, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Scarlett Strallen; Daniel Massey, Gary Raymond, Barry Bostwick, Boyd Gaines, John Gordon Sinclair, Josh Radnor, Zachary Levi, Mark Umbers, Rowan Witt Type of Song: Ensemble with dialogue Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB-NjDicZmI

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Do Me a Favor

Show: Carrie Character: Sue Snell, Tommy Ross, Chris Hargensen, Billy Nolan, Kids Time Period: 1980s/present Style/Mood: love, regret, shame, loving, caring, convincing, anger, frustration, fury, rock, harsh, cruel, revenge, apology, plan, apprehension, mission, ire, retribution, payback, pissed off, happy, contrast, bullying, determination, resignation Character Type: popular, good girl, remorseful, kind, forgiving, caring, thoughtful, compassionate, apologetic, generous, lost, in love, sweet, high school, girlfriend, sweetheart, friend, friendly, survivor, nice, caring, sympathetic, gentle, repentant, empathetic, moral, virtuous, tender, teen, hopeful, smart, wise, student; popular, jock, kind, in love, charismatic, sweet, poet, deep, high school, respectful, boyfriend, writer, death, athlete, charming, good, caring, self-sacrificing, altruistic, noble, selfless, unselfish, author, moral, reluctant, friend, friendly, sympathetic, empathetic, teen, student; mean girl, catty, malicious, nasty, unkind, vicious, popular, hurtful, cruel, callous, bully, high school, girlfriend, mean, wealthy, rich, daddy’s girl, immature, affluent, tormentor, spiteful, hateful, malevolent, cunning, calculating, revenge-seeking, unforgiving, venomous, malicious, shallow, rebellious, teen, promiscuous, slutty, harsh, vengeful, death, student, spoiled Age: teenager/young adult, teenager/young adult, teenager/young adult, teenager/young adult Vocal Type: Mezzo, Tenor, Mezzo, Baritone Popularity: Carrie is a well-known musical, especially since being featured on the popular TV show Riverdale. Composer: Michael Gore, Dean Pitchford Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Laura Dean, Sally Ann Triplett, Jennifer Damiano, Christy Altomare; Todd Graff, Matt Doyle, Derek Klena; Liz Callaway, Charlotte d’Amboise, Diana DeGarmo; Gene Anthony Ray Type of Song: Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyQjIow04KQ

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And Eve Was Weak

Show: Carrie Character: Margaret White, Carrie White Time Period: 1980s/present Style/Mood: religion, religious, Christian, faith, parent, child, mother, daughter, salvation, holy, damnation, hell, Bible, biblical, curse, misogyny, misogynistic, abusive, sin, sinner, sinful, abuse, cruel, cruelty, fanatical, prayer, physical abuse, emotional abuse, blaming, period, womanhood, fear, fear mongering, fearful, punishment, pain, agony, hate, hatred Character Type: righteous, mother, strict, stern, religious, godly, conservative, abusive, god-fearing, controlling, pious, mean, violent, punishing, zealous, fanatical, cruel, virtuous, parent, fervent, vicious, devout, authoritarian, blaming, afraid, fearful, victim, scarred, scared, damaged, harsh, forbidding, hostile, lead, lonely, murder, death, fierce, over-protective, abuse, religion, legit; daughter, teen, bullied, high school, telekinetic, telekinesis, religious, timid, shy, kind, afraid, fearful, angry, abused, victim, dreamer, hopeful, sweet, lonely, strange, odd, weird, peculiar, abnormal, innocent, isolated, revenge-seeking, vengeful, hurt, pious, powerful, loner, alone, loser, target, sheltered, naïve, student, hidden, friendless, magical, tormented, killer, hurting, suffering, nervous, anxious, lost, lead, fragile Age: adult/older adult, adult/older adult, teenager/young adult Vocal Type: Soprano, Mezzo Popularity: Carrie is a well-known musical, especially since being featured on the popular TV show Riverdale. Composer: Michael Gore, Dean Pitchford Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Type of Song: Duet, mostly by Margaret Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_2GjUxFSIE

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Will He Like Me?

Show: She Loves Me Character: Amalia Balash Time Period: 1930s Style/Mood: worried, concerned, conflicted, nervous, self-conscious, apprehensive, anxious, wondering, uneasy, insecure, unsure, romance, romantic, blind date, first date, meet up, letters, love, affection, dreamy, loving, confusion, hopeful, avoidant, anticipative, anticipation, curious, pondering, questioning, doubting, doubtful, deliberating, uncertainty, inner conflict, low self-esteem, confused, affectionate Character Type: nervous, unemployed, employee, demanding, talented, salesperson, saleswoman, impressive, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, contrary, deep, well-read, high-strung, lead, pen pals, leading lady, intelligent, poetic, star, epistolary, funny, comedic, clerk, paranoid, idealistic, starry-eyed, writer, optimistic, educated, cultured, knowledgeable, tense, worker, kind, friendly, hopeful, positive, sophisticated, stressed, legit soprano, conflicted, distracted Age: young adult/adult Vocal Type: Soprano Popularity: She Loves Me is moderately known. Composer: Jerry Bock Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Barbara Cook, Anna Rogers, Madeline Kahn, Judy Kuhn, Ruthie Henshall, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Scarlett Strallen Type of Song: Solo Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AarSccJPVlU

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A Very Nice Prince

Show: Into the Woods Character: Cinderella, Baker’s Wife Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: wishful, dreaming, comedic, confused, conflicted, unimpressed, doubtful, undecided, cynical, unsure, uncertain, hesitant Character Type: princess, wistful, contemplative, pensive, melancholy, reflective, longing, ingenue, confused, exasperated, conflicted, curious, desperate, independent, servant, regal, clumsy, good, pure-hearted, intelligent, thoughtful, meek, wise, lost, dreamer, idealist, romantic, loving, kind, smart, gentle, compassionate, benevolent, moral, virtuous, quick-thinking, resourceful, clever, bright, caring, generous, wishing, nice, monarch, royalty, annoyed, frustrated, distressed, domestic, awkward, frantic, humble, timid, shy, submissive, sensible, loving, realist, wife, tender, devoted, daughter, mourning, fair, young, optimistic, optimist, positive, positivity, imaginative, distraught, troubled, indecisive, hesitant, uncertain, cautious, pure, legit, lover, survivor, dreamer, sister, fairy tale; searching, desperate, hopeful, curious, wife, mother, worker, poor, childless, unfaithful, dreaming, independent, helpful, supportive, caring, compassionate, understanding, adulterous, teamwork, loving, responsible, longing, affair, adultery, sympathetic, ambitious, determined, team player, pushy, empathetic, concerned, kind, friendly, barren, hope, confident, confidence, encouraging, reassuring, infidelity, death, fairy tale, belt, legit, determination, wishing, wish, working, morally grey, stubborn, persistent Age: teenager/young adult/adult, young adult/adult/older adult Vocal Type: Soprano and Mezzo Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Kim Crosby, Kathleen Rowe McAllen, Jacqui Dankworth, Laura Benanti, Helen Dallimore, Jessie Mueller, Lucy Maunder, Anna Kendrick; Joanna Gleason, Imelda Staunton, Anna Francolini, Jenna Russell, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt Type of Song: Duet Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcPw_rjegWE

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Vanilla Ice Cream

Show: She Loves Me Character: Amalia Balash Time Period: 1930s Style/Mood: letter, writing, pen pal, pen pals, write, apologetic, apology, sorry, remorseful, distracted, distracting, unfocused, preoccupied, sidetracked, sidetrack, sidetracking, preoccupation, mistakes, diverted, confused, dreamy, daydream, thoughtful, inattentive, engrossed, thinking, lost in thought, fast, change of heart, kindness, changing opinion, regret, regretful, hopeful, positive, optimistic, hope, optimism, positivity, happy, happiness, friendly, friends, giddy, excited, elated, thrilled, ecstatic, joy, joyful, joyous, high note, polka, split, torn, confusing, change, new feelings, discovery, introspective, perplexed, comedic, funny, conflicting, contradictory, discovering, legit Character Type: nervous, unemployed, employee, demanding, talented, salesperson, saleswoman, impressive, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, contrary, deep, well-read, high-strung, lead, pen pals, leading lady, intelligent, poetic, star, epistolary, funny, comedic, clerk, paranoid, idealistic, starry-eyed, writer, optimistic, educated, cultured, knowledgeable, tense, worker, kind, friendly, hopeful, positive, sophisticated, stressed, legit soprano, conflicted, distracted Age: young adult/adult Vocal Type: Soprano Popularity: She Loves Me is moderately known. This song is particularly popular for legit sopranos. Composer: Jerry Bock Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Barbara Cook, Anna Rogers, Madeline Kahn, Judy Kuhn, Ruthie Henshall, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Scarlett Strallen Type of Song: Solo Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRhvf-w8TE

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Where’s My Shoe?

Show: She Loves Me Character: Amalia Balash, Georg Nowack Time Period: 1930s Style/Mood: hectic, frantic, affectionate, affection, worried, paranoid, hysterical, overlapping, searching, looking, active, fast, upbeat, fighting, arguing, argumentative, physicality, physical, at odds, accusing, accusatory, funny, comedic, sick, ill, fever, feverish, nutty, crazy, loopy, frenetic, frenzy, frenzied, hyper, agitated, panic, panicked, snappish, snappy, angry, dynamic, energetic, lively, belligerent, aggressive, confrontational, sickness, illness, vehement, intense, busy, silly, ridiculous, absurd, outrageous, unreasonable, bickering, bicker, flirting, flirtation, romantic, sensible, reasonable, caretaker, caretaking, caring, kind, concerned, rational, irrational, chaotic, crazy Character Type: nervous, unemployed, employee, demanding, talented, salesperson, saleswoman, impressive, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, contrary, deep, well-read, high-strung, lead, pen pals, leading lady, intelligent, poetic, star, epistolary, funny, comedic, clerk, paranoid, idealistic, starry-eyed, writer, optimistic, educated, cultured, knowledgeable, tense, worker, kind, friendly, hopeful, positive, sophisticated, stressed, legit soprano, conflicted, distracted; lead, pen pals, lonely, employee, shy, assistant manager, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, passionate, contrary, excited, elated, happy, enthusiastic, nervous, considerate, rude, well-meaning, joyful, joyous, conflicting, ecstatic, overjoyed, anxious, in love, loving, dreamy, worker, salesman, salesperson, clerk, supervisor, kind, handsome, star, epistolary, writer, intelligent, leading man, giddy, exuberant Age: young adult/adult; young adult/adult Vocal Type: Soprano; Baritone Popularity: She Loves Me is moderately known. Composer: Jerry Bock Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Barbara Cook, Anna Rogers, Madeline Kahn, Judy Kuhn, Ruthie Henshall, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Scarlett Strallen; Daniel Massey, Gary Raymond, Barry Bostwick, Boyd Gaines, John Gordon Sinclair, Josh Radnor, Zachary Levi, Mark Umbers, Rowan Witt Type of Song: Duet Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjPGNG_tBA4

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Last Midnight

Show: Into the Woods Character: Witch (minor interjection by Baker, Little Red Ridinghood, and Cinderella) Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: anger, frustration, scary, call-out, mean, dark, rage, fury, resentment, wrath, creepy, chilling, powerful, power, forceful, fierce, commanding, authoritative, bitter, bitterness, hate, desperate, desperation, dynamic, strong, unnerving, unsettling, callous, malicious, harsh, cruel, severe Character Type: mother, magic, kidnap, kidnapper, garden, gardener, witch, protective, overprotective, overbearing, abuse, abusive, caring, shielding, jealous, domineering, selfish, controlling, arrogant, bossy, haughty, manipulative, envious, resentful, cruel, self-serving, overreactive, authoritative, proud, arrogant, conceited, scheming, calculating, spiteful, angry, frustrated, practical, short-tempered, mean, punishing, harsh, hard, forbidding, loving, narcissistic, commanding, imposing, confident, conniving, violent, hurt, vain, shrewd, malicious, nasty, mean, unpleasant, impatient, irritable, quick-tempered, callous, unkind, strict, severe, sad, tough, hostile, dark, fond, devoted, tender, forceful, power, powerful, fierce, ferocious, vicious, astute, smart, wise, malevolent, deep, affectionate, dynamic, aggressive, judicious, maternal, parent, morally grey husband, father, working, worker, poor, childless, barren, hopeful, hope, fairy tale, widow, empathetic, sympathetic, kind, concerned, determined, determination, caring, compassionate, teamwork, independent, reluctant, weak, loner, dreaming, wishing, wish, searching, longing, weak-willed, conscience, kind, son, baker, desperate, legit, anxious, worried, despairing, protective, thoughtful, gentle, considerate, troubled, afraid, disturbed, unwilling, hesitant, moral, ethical, mild, wise, stubborn; young, innocent, brash, survivor, youthful, child, childlike, awakening, naïve, gullible, hardened, impulsive, troubled, daughter, granddaughter, inexperienced, coming of age, hasty, petulant, impetuous, rash, foolhardy, fighter, tough, kid, unexperienced, inexperienced, immature, green, adolescent, grandchild, energetic, susceptible, trusting, believing, wishing, thoughtless, hungry, active, bouncy, peppy, animated, comedic, bouncing, spirited, juvenile, lively, playful, sprightly, perky, funny, thoughtless, inconsiderate, lost, foolish, violent, angry, vicious, forceful, troubled, anxious, worried; princess, wistful, contemplative, pensive, melancholy, reflective, longing, ingenue, confused, exasperated, conflicted, curious, desperate, independent, servant, regal, clumsy, good, pure-hearted, intelligent, thoughtful, meek, wise, lost, dreamer, idealist, romantic, loving, kind, smart, gentle, compassionate, benevolent, moral, virtuous, quick-thinking, resourceful, clever, bright, caring, generous, wishing, nice, monarch, royalty, annoyed, frustrated, distressed, domestic, awkward, frantic, humble, timid, shy, submissive, sensible, loving, realist, wife, tender, devoted, daughter, mourning, fair, young, optimistic, optimist, positive, positivity, imaginative, distraught, troubled, indecisive, hesitant, uncertain, cautious, pure, legit, lover, survivor, dreamer, sister, fairy tale Age: adult/older adult; young adult/adult; child/teenager/young adult; teenager/young adult/adult Vocal Type: Mezzo Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. This is a more well-known piece. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Bernadette Peters, Cleo Laine, Julia McKenzie, Vanessa Williams, Hannah Waddingham, Donna Murphy, Meryl Streep; Chip Zien, Ian Bartholomew, Stephen DeRosa, Clive Rowe, Mark Hadfield, Denis O’Hare, David Harris, James Corden; Danielle Ferland, Molly Ephraim, Suzie Toase, Sarah Stiles, Lilla Crawford ; Kim Crosby, Kathleen Rowe McAllen, Jacqui Dankworth, Laura Benanti, Helen Dallimore, Jessie Mueller, Lucy Maunder, Anna Kendrick Type of Song: Solo with a removable interjection. Notes: There are two versions of this song. Both will be linked. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N87Mk5GUmtg (original) (includes “You Fault”)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEa599dP3Ck (revival)

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Hello, Little Girl (Revival)

HELLO LITTLE GIRL (Revival) Show: Into the Woods Character: Wolf, Little Red Ridinghood, Wolf 2, 3 Pigs (silent) Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: lustful, hungry, inappropriate, seduction, cat and mouse, convincing, reluctant, deceit, smooth, predator, prey, immorality, smooth, Fred Astaire, shifty, pedophilia Character Type: smooth, conniving, deceitful, lusting, corrupting, lustful, lust, hungry, corruption, charming, deceiving, manipulative, scheming, sly, crafty, dishonest, cunning, untrustworthy, devious, fraudulent, immoral, immodest, licentious, ravenous, pleasant, deceptive, unscrupulous, clever, predator, pedophile, depraved, corrupt, greedy, voracious, predatory, unprincipled, dodgy, amoral, tricky, trickster, fraud, con artist, shifty, suspicious, inappropriate, seductive, convincing; young, innocent, brash, survivor, youthful, child, childlike, awakening, naïve, gullible, hardened, impulsive, troubled, daughter, granddaughter, inexperienced, coming of age, hasty, petulant, impetuous, rash, foolhardy, fighter, tough, kid, unexperienced, inexperienced, immature, green, adolescent, grandchild, energetic, susceptible, trusting, believing, wishing, thoughtless, hungry, active, bouncy, peppy, animated, comedic, bouncing, spirited, juvenile, lively, playful, sprightly, perky, funny, thoughtless, inconsiderate, lost, foolish, violent, angry, vicious, forceful, troubled, anxious, worried Age: young adult/adult/older adult; child/teenager/young adult; young adult/adult/older adult; any age Vocal Type: Baritone, Mezzo, Baritone Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Robert Westenberg, Chuck Wagner, Clive Carter, Gregg Edelman Christopher Sieber, Nicholas Garrett, Johnny Depp; Danielle Ferland, Molly Ephraim, Suzie Toase, Sarah Stiles, Lilla Crawford Type of Song: Duet Notes: You may find the right cut in this song if you wanted to use this for a solo audition piece using the Wolf part. You are unlikely to find something of value in the Little Red Ridinghood part in this song. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ_aa08vJck

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Hello, Little Girl

Show: Into the Woods Character: Wolf, Little Red Ridinghood Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: lustful, hungry, inappropriate, seduction, cat and mouse, convincing, reluctant, deceit, smooth, predator, prey, immorality, smooth, Fred Astaire, shifty, pedophilia Character Type: smooth, conniving, deceitful, lusting, corrupting, lustful, lust, hungry, corruption, charming, deceiving, manipulative, scheming, sly, crafty, dishonest, cunning, untrustworthy, devious, fraudulent, immoral, immodest, licentious, ravenous, pleasant, deceptive, unscrupulous, clever, predator, pedophile, depraved, corrupt, greedy, voracious, predatory, unprincipled, dodgy, amoral, tricky, trickster, fraud, con artist, shifty, suspicious, inappropriate, seductive, convincing; young, innocent, brash, survivor, youthful, child, childlike, awakening, naïve, gullible, hardened, impulsive, troubled, daughter, granddaughter, inexperienced, coming of age, hasty, petulant, impetuous, rash, foolhardy, fighter, tough, kid, unexperienced, inexperienced, immature, green, adolescent, grandchild, energetic, susceptible, trusting, believing, wishing, thoughtless, hungry, active, bouncy, peppy, animated, comedic, bouncing, spirited, juvenile, lively, playful, sprightly, perky, funny, thoughtless, inconsiderate, lost, foolish, violent, angry, vicious, forceful, troubled, anxious, worried Age: young adult/adult/older adult; child/teenager/young adult Vocal Type: Baritone, Mezzo Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Robert Westenberg, Chuck Wagner, Clive Carter, Gregg Edelman Christopher Sieber, Nicholas Garrett, Johnny Depp; Danielle Ferland, Molly Ephraim, Suzie Toase, Sarah Stiles, Lilla Crawford Type of Song: Duet Notes: You may find the right cut in this song if you wanted to use this for a solo audition piece using the Wolf part. You are unlikely to find something of value in the Little Red Ridinghood part in this song. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NAuqQ-h7vA

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All That Jazz

Show: Chicago Character: Velma Kelly (soloist), Roxie Hart (dialogue), Fred Casely (dialogue), Ensemble Time Period: 1920s Style/Mood Jazz, slow, sultry, jazzy, club, sexy, performance, affair, steamy, adultery, dance, choreography, nightclub, glitzy, showy, racy, murder, breakup, dialogue, gun, gunshot, death, anger, comedy Character Type: narrator, irritable, has-been, widow, sister, leader, independent, annoyed, desperation, reminiscent, washed up, down on luck, mocking, derisive, scornful, contemptuous, sardonic, sarcastic, ironic, cynical, hypocrite, hypocritical, vicious, violent, fierce, brutal,  spiteful, jealous, envious, malicious, lead, star, performer, vaudeville, murder, murderer, murderess, murderous, jail, criminal, dancer, singer, angry, crass, rival, condescending, celebrity, villain, patronizing, disdainful, superior, haughty, liar, dishonest, deceptive, sexy, seductive, killer, felon, tactless, famous, proud, arrogant, conceited, self-important, selfish, sensual, client, rejected, self-serving, lucky, stage, self-reliant, persevering, resolute, tenacious, unyielding, persistent, determined, ambitious, confident, poised, self-assured, composed, sensational, personality, funny, pessimistic, Fosse, triple threat, jazz, powerful, glamorous, feisty, showy; lead, star, performer, protagonist, vaudeville, murder, murderer, murderess, adultery, adulterer, adulterous, adulteress, temptress, murderous, jail, criminal, dancer, singer, angry, crass, rival, new, inexperienced, fake, false, phony, condescending, celebrity, villain, patronizing, disdainful, superior, haughty, unfaithful, dishonest, liar, deceptive, sexy, seductive, cheater, opportunist, killer, felon, tactless, famous, proud, arrogant, conceited, self-important, selfish, fraud, disloyal, sensual, opportunistic, puppet, wife, enthusiastic, fervent, lover, girlfriend, client, adored, loved, uncouth, greedy, materialistic, attention-seeking, rejected, hurt, crude, unhappy, self-serving, lucky, paramour, covetous, immature, center of attention, stage, self-reliant, creative, crafty, persevering, resolute, tenacious, unyielding, quick-thinking, persistent, determined, cunning, sneaky, sly, ambitious, confident, poised, self-assured, composed, dramatic, melodramatic, theatrical, exaggerated, sensational, bubbly, personality, divorced, funny, pessimistic, optimistic, afraid, fearful, nervous, anxious, lowbrow, underhanded, lost, boy-crazy, lively, energetic, dynamic, Fosse, triple threat, jazz, powerful, glamorous, racy, showy, feisty; cheating, affair, boyfriend, lover, sexy, seductive, steamy, adultery, adulterer, adulterous, death, dead, murdered, killed, breakup, sneaky, flashback Age: young adult/adult; young adult/adult; young adult/adult Vocal Type: alto Popularity: Chicago is a well-known musical, this is the iconic song from the show. Composer: John Kander Race: not specified Famous Performers: Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Ute Lemper, Catherine Zeta Jones; Gwen Verdon, Ann Reinking, Ruthie Henshall, Renee Zellweger; Dominic West Type of Song: Solo with ensemble backup, some dialogue Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wClDO5gU-is

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Witch’s Lament

Show: Into the Woods Character: Witch Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: mourning, hurt, loss, mother, maternal, angry, grief, sad, pain, sorrow, motherhood, loss of child, regret, lamentation, woe, death, bereavement, mourn, mournful, sorrow, parent, mother, child, daughter, parenthood, hopeless, hopelessness, bleak, remorse, guilt, protective Character Type: mother, magic, kidnap, kidnapper, garden, gardener, witch, protective, overprotective, overbearing, abuse, abusive, caring, shielding, jealous, domineering, selfish, controlling, arrogant, bossy, haughty, manipulative, envious, resentful, cruel, self-serving, overreactive, authoritative, proud, arrogant, conceited, scheming, calculating, spiteful, angry, frustrated, practical, short-tempered, mean, punishing, harsh, hard, forbidding, loving, narcissistic, commanding, imposing, confident, conniving, violent, hurt, vain, shrewd, malicious, nasty, mean, unpleasant, impatient, irritable, quick-tempered, callous, unkind, strict, severe, sad, tough, hostile, dark, fond, devoted, tender, forceful, power, powerful, fierce, ferocious, vicious, astute, smart, wise, malevolent, deep, affectionate, dynamic, aggressive, judicious, maternal, parent, morally grey Age: adult/older adult Vocal Type: Mezzo Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Bernadette Peters, Cleo Laine, Julia McKenzie, Vanessa Williams, Hannah Waddingham, Donna Murphy, Meryl Streep Type of Song: Solo Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doow0romFHw

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Good Morning, Good Day

Show: She Loves Me Character: Georg Nowack, Arpad Laszlo, Ladislav Sipos, Ilona Ritter, Steven Kodaly Time Period: 1930s Style/Mood:  greeting, happy, happiness, elegant, stylish, dignified, positive, gossip, lovely, flirting, sunny, work, beautiful day, resigned, reality check, fantasizing, colleagues, co-workers, friends, job, work, sales, retail, upbeat, employment Character Type: lead, pen pals, lonely, employee, shy, assistant manager, romantic, anonymous, bickering, argumentative, contrary, excited, elated, happy, enthusiastic, nervous, considerate, rude, well-meaning, joyful, joyous, conflicting, ecstatic, overjoyed, anxious, in love, loving, dreamy, worker, salesman, salesperson, clerk, supervisor, kind, handsome, star, epistolary, writer, intelligent, leading man, giddy, exuberant; delivery boy, naïve, young, youthful, green, inquisitive, hard-worker, ambitious, enthusiastic, eager, keen, willing, excited, ready, passionate, fervent, determined, go-getting, employee, hard-working, meticulous, reliable, careful, intrusive, childish, desperate, comedic, charming, likeable, worker; fretful, middle-aged, family man, knowing, wise, observant, resourceful, attentive, practical, nervous, intelligent, sage, sensible, anxious, friendly, salesperson, salesman, clerk, employee, dutiful, responsible, kind, subservient, obedient, compliant, loyal, worker, faithful, trustworthy, reliable, dependable, realistic, steady, respectful, humble; affair, superficial, shallow, hurt, gullible, resolute, illiterate, dumb, uneducated, artificial, confident, conceited, naïve, spurned, romantic, sexy, poised, confident, susceptible, trusting, comedic, sultry, sex pot, sensual, character, voluptuous, funny, employee, salesperson, saleswoman, clerk, regretful; suave, seductive, unfaithful, arrogant, womanizer, womanizing, adulterer, adulterous, shameless, charming, charismatic, alluring, smooth, disloyal, false, dishonest, employee, selfish, conceited, salesman, salesperson, clerk, grandiose, grand, sleazy, immoral, douche, douchebag, confident, comedic, funny, ladies man, cad, flirt, flirtatious, handsome, charmer, narcissistic, character, rogue, scoundrel, philanderer, Romeo, Casanova, rascal, narcissist, self-absorbed, egotist, egotistical, smooth Age: young adult/adult; teenager/young adult; adult/older adult; young adult/adult; young adult/adult Vocal Type: Baritone, Baritone, Baritone, Mezzo, Tenor Popularity: She Loves Me is moderately known. Composer: Jerry Bock Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Daniel Massey, Gary Raymond, Barry Bostwick, Boyd Gaines, John Gordon Sinclair, Josh Radnor, Zachary Levi, Mark Umbers, Rowan Witt; Brad Kane, Rory O’Malley; Peter Sallis, Lee Wilkof, Michael McGrath; Barbara Baxley, Rita Moreno, Sally Mayes, Tracie Bennett, Jane Krakowski, Katherine Kingsley; Jack Cassidy, Laurence Guittard, Howard McGilin, Gavin Creel Type of Song: Small group Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApfSXLfOKtM

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I See the Light

Show: Tangled (film) Character: Rapunzel, Flynn Rider Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: romantic, romance, love, enlightening, enlightenment, discovery, hope, new love, change, happiness, excitement, dreamy, starry-eyed, duet Character Type: princess, ingenue, inquisitive, joyous, joyful, selfless, whimsical, excited, elated, rebellious, obedient, innocent, curious, energetic, imaginative, sheltered, spirited, determined, magical, sweet, creative, energetic, graceful, daring, bold, spirited, dreamer, longing, romantic, artistic, brave, resourceful, romantic, adaptable, lively, feisty, fearful, naïve, afraid, courageous, optimistic, optimist, jovial, uplifting, abused, anxious, hesitant, fierce, vivacious, spontaneous, wishing, daughter, lost, lonely, idealistic, headstrong, pretty, beautiful, starry-eyed, caring, fearless, abducted, kidnapped; thief, prince, romantic, sarcastic, dashing, rogue, charming, witty, clever, notorious, swashbuckler, wanderer, lonely, fearless, adventurer, vain, comedic, funny, ambitious, dreamer, orphan, cocky, confident, handsome, rebel, rebellious, bandit, roguish, troublemaker, arrogant, egotistical, charismatic, self-absorbed, selfish, selfless, optimistic, vulnerable, caring, starry-eyed, greedy, protective, wise-cracking, closed off, swashbuckling, criminal, hero, heroic, noble, genuine, courageous Age: teenager/young adult, teenager/young adult Vocal Type: Soprano, Tenor Popularity: Tangled is a popular Disney movie. Composer: Alan Menken Race: not specified in song Famous Performers: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi Type of Song: Duet Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKPK6c0mKE0

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A Little Bit of Good

A LITTLE BIT OF GOOD

Show: Chicago Character: Mary Sunshine Time Period: 1920s Style/Mood: soprano, saccharine, sweet, optimistic, optimism, rose colored glasses, delusional, good, glass half full, soprano, legit, trill, high note, falsetto Character Type: reporter, soprano, cross-dresser, saccharine, sweet, optimist, deluded, writer, sunny, good, either gender, falsetto, gullible, drag, positive, corrupt, pantomime dame, idealist, naïve Age: young adult/adult/older adult Vocal Type: Countertenor/Soprano Popularity: Chicago is a well-known musical, but this song is not as popular as other songs in the show. Composer: John Kander Race: not specified Famous Performers: Christine Baranski, Drew Tablak, VJ Merman, R Lowe Type of Song: Solo Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0J8RVIaypM

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Maybe They’re Magic

Show: Into the Woods Character: Baker, Baker’s Wife Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: desperate, convincing, deceit, ends justify the means, moral ambiguity, morally grey, pun Character Type: stubborn, deceitful, desperate, hopeful, mother, wife Age: young adult/adult/older adult Vocal Type: mezzo soprano Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Jessie Mueller, Lucy Maunder, Anna Kendrick, Ben Wright, Robert Duncan McNeill, Richard Dempsey, Adam Wylie, Peter Caulfield, Gideon Glick, Rowan Witt, Daniel Huttlestone, Chip Zien, Ian Bartholomew, Stephen DeRosa, Clive Rowe, Mark Hadfield, Denis O’Hare, David Harris, James Corden, Joanna Gleason, Imelda Staunton, Anna Francolini, Jenna Russell, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt Type of Song: Solo (Baker’s Wife) with commentary (Baker) Notes: This is a shorter song, but may work for a short cut. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L_QroF2mhs

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I Know Things Now

I KNOW THINGS NOW Show: Into the Woods Character: Little Red Ridinghood Time Period: Once Upon a Time Style/Mood: upbeat, innocent, youthful, sweet, development, loss of innocence, confused, afraid, lost, brave, learning, storytelling, bright, fear, danger, trust, scary, regrets, harsh world, bravery Character Type:  young, innocent, brash, survivor, youthful, child, childlike, awakening, naïve, gullible, hardened, impulsive, troubled, daughter, granddaughter, inexperienced, coming of age, hasty, petulant, impetuous, rash, foolhardy, fighter, tough, kid, unexperienced, inexperienced, immature, green, adolescent, grandchild, energetic, susceptible, trusting, believing, wishing, thoughtless, hungry, active, bouncy, peppy, animated, comedic, bouncing, spirited, juvenile, lively, playful, sprightly, perky, funny, thoughtless, inconsiderate, lost, foolish, violent, angry, vicious, forceful, troubled, anxious, worried Age: child/teenager/young adult Vocal Type: mezzo Popularity: Into the Woods is a well-known show. Composer: Stephen Sondheim Race: not specified Famous Performers: Danielle Ferland, Molly Ephraim, Suzie Toase, Sarah Stiles, Lilla Crawford Type of Song: Solo Notes: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgrpRnKMmQw