MY LION KING AUDITION: How I BOOKED NALA on BROADWAY

[@SarahBaird-io2tn]

My character shoes WERE my go-to auditions shoes.... not anymore lol

[@32BARCUT]

😆🥴 hey! Live and learn, right? Now you can walk in like a pro!

[@ana_dragovich]

The joy and gratitude in this video were contagious, I could not stop smiling. Love the sentiment that if it’s meant for you, it will happen. So encouraging, thank you! 💗

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Ana!

[@TishFergusonBeauty]

This just brought me to tears sis. It has me reflecting on my own call back from the show. There is something so magical about the Lion King not just on the stage but how each and every person (performers and crew) got there. Keep sharing!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you Tish!!

[@andreajones-sojola5641]

I'm in tears. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing these details! A job well deserved.

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Coach Andrea!

[@madelinebrennan7603]

I love that you shared that imperfect story of how you landed a lead role on Broadway :) Thank you.

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much!

[@AHUBERTY]

Crying! You are a wonderful story teller. Thank you!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much!!

[@dizzydex1123]

That weird sudden boost of confidence during an audition is amazing. Like you just know. Literally just booked my dream role of all time and felt that way. :))) Thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you for watching!

[@ellaxjuju]

SO SO SWEET “HEY NALA”

[@32BARCUT]

I’ll never forget that moment. Thank you for watching my story!

[@jaysadventures8887]

I am on my way to my 9 to 5 job!! And I am crying listing to your story!! Such an inspiration

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Jay and thank you for watching!

[@marissapearlfieland244]

Tell me why I started bawling my eyes out at the end when your agent left your call 😭😭😭♥️

[@madelinebrennan7603]

This was so charming. AND i learned that character shoes make you look green. NOTED! LOL!

[@32BARCUT]

Yes! Had to learn it the hard way...

[@ellaxjuju]

QUEEN QUEEN QUEEN! I am so happy that through trials and tribulations ur talent shined through and u got Nala and were a flawless Nala. 💕got me all teary eyed you told the story beautifully like I was with you during those surreal moments.

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much! 💗💗💗

[@NatashaHoeberigs]

Absolutely incredible! You are an INSPIRATION! Moved me to tears! x

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Natasha! And thank you for watching!

[@deanna3301]

Beautifully given. Thank you sooooooooo very much Adrienne for sharing your story. You have inspired all of us. Keep rising young woman!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much!

[@deanna3301]

@@32BARCUT You're welcome

[@janecadousteau3370]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. How wonderful!!! ❤

[@PayneSquared]

This was such an inspirational video. Thank you for sharing your story! I started crying right before you teared up😭😂

[@jamesbusam4582]

Thank you thank you thank you for this gift!!!!

[@CantiClassics1]

Thanks so much for this! I was taking every step with you. I am so happy for you and appreciate your sharing this with us. Keep on truckin', Girl!!! Cynthia

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Cynthia!

[@jamesspangler9093]

What an amazing story! Thanks so much for sharing this. And I love the statement if it is meant for me, it will be. This was so inspiring! Thank you so much for your vulnerability and honesty. Truly special!

[@CaraBelloso]

OMG! I just happened to come accross your channel and I am already crying with this beautiful video. Beautiful things happen to beautiful people! As a mom of a theatre kid currently in college for MT this video reached my soul! Keeep shining sweet girl! XOXO from the ATL!

[@BridgetteAmofah]

Also I can't lie but I burst into tears! It's just such a joyous story!!!!

[@32BARCUT]

💗😭💗 Thank you so much!

[@cadenwilli4114]

Such an amazing soon. Even though I’m 16, the Lion King is my dream one day and I possibly even wanna audition for for ensemble. I may be young, but I will not give up. Any tips?

[@32BARCUT]

Hi! Thank you so much! I think that it is incredible that you already know exactly what you want to do, and where you want to be. I didn't figure that out until I was 24 and if I'm being honest, I'm still figuring it out. My advice to you, is to get into those dance courses and singing lessons. Keep a positive attitude. And when you see an open call for the Lion King in a few years, go and check it out. They have open calls all of the time. Most times it takes several auditions to get in, but don't give up. Remember, if it's meant for you, it will be for you. But in the meantime, you can continue to work on those basic skills and sharpen them, so that you're ready. Sending my best to you!

[@cadenwilli4114]

@@32BARCUT thanks so much! I was just thinking that I don’t need to rush at such a young age, I still have more time to developer and become stronger at what I want to do. Thanksb

[@Puppet_Doctor]

What an amazing story.

[@MzBabyAri14]

This was so inspiring! Thank you for being so honest. As a current Junior Musical Theatre Major it is so helpful to hear from people like you who have so much knowledge and hope to give. I truly appreciate and admire people like you.

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Hannah! 💗

[@lisadennett1400]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing Adrienne!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you Lisa!

[@cornb8428]

Great story.

[@thequietinside3201]

This was so beautiful!! I'm bawling right now. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much!

[@abk.6043]

Tears! Like, real tears. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MotherhoodAvenue]

Love love love!! I teared up with you !! Still so so proud and I pray I get the opportunity to see you in the show. Now I need some tales about your actual rehearsal process to your first official night ! 😁😁😁

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you! Yes, ma'am I pan on talking about the whole process and sharing that with you!

[@angekuzel]

thank you! 💖

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you for watching!

[@stressmuffin]

I felt so bad for her when she was late to her movement audition…. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. However, I’m glad that the rest of the audition went very well. Even if she lost the role to the other actress, it must of been an honor to wear that Nala headpiece. I’m so happy for her for that she won the role of Nala. The Lion King is a show that holds a special place in my heart, especially that back in 2001, on the Friday of 9/11 😪🙏🏼 (I saw this show in The Pantages Theatre here in Los Angeles). I envy her that she gets to play one of my favorite Broadway musical characters I wish I can play.

[@ChondraProfit]

Why am I in tears omgg 😭

[@32BARCUT]

Awwww, Chondra!

[@shannonvalentina4860]

Ahh love this! I'm auditioning for Lion King West End tomorrow! Big love from London ❤️

[@32BARCUT]

Good luck! Break a leg!

[@shannonvalentina4860]

@@32BARCUT Thank you!! 😊

[@KJsingsBroadway]

I love this. I am a musical theater person. If I had been that attendant, I would have cried with you

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Lakpaka.]

This was great! Thank you for sharing so truthfully and genuinely.

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you for watching!

[@patmatt1987]

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing your story. Good things come to those who wait humbly!!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much!

[@JacquelineORene]

Aw I loved that story!! You are so super cute Nala!

[@lindaanderson8329]

Ahhhh...you made ME cry hearing your phone message!! So inspiring. Thank you for sharing that story:)

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you !!

[@BridgetteAmofah]

This is the most inspiring video! Thank you so much for sharing. Wishing you so much love and luck for all your future endeavours Xx

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much Bridgette & thank you for watching! I wish you all the best! 💗✨

[@aurorasoleil4549]

I loved this story!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you Aurora!

[@ashleyj97]

That was such an amazing story!

[@SayconTalks]

I've subscribed ! Love your audition story! Amazing!!! Edited to say: your twist out is amaaaazing!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you and thank you!! Talia Waajid sets it off every time!

[@cheesemendez8767]

This is such a beautiful story!!!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you so much!!

[@supernnnnlive]

looooove this. brava!

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you! 🙏🏾☺️

[@shantejames3677]

Wow amazing! So inspiring.

[@Wiener-Doo]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. You’re beautiful, talented, and gregarious - and your smile is amazing! 😁

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you!

[@Wiener-Doo]

@@32BARCUT you’re very welcome. Thank YOU for sharing insight into how auditions happen and the excitement of landing the gig.

[@brinababey]

Beautiful story!! I also am guilty of wearing character shoes to singing auditions… THANK YOU

[@32BARCUT]

Ha! Don’t do it Sis! Thanks for watching! Break legs!

[@rickyricardo9710]

I would be shitting bricks if that happened to me with the wrong train and everything, so awesome it ended up working out

[@karencomas295]

I cried, thanks for sharing

[@32BARCUT]

Thank you for watching!

[@jessicaturner6908]

Hello! I found your video in my search for audition advice and I love it!❤️ I’m going to be submitting an email audition for the Lion King but this is quite literally my first time ever audition for something like this. Ive been in music my whole life but always in the pit for musicals. What I’m getting stuck on is type of music to audition with. I was thinking about doing a piano rendition of “Killing Me Softly” since it calls for “Rock and Roll, R&B, or Pop”. I can add in lots of vocal technique and “spice” but I’m worried it will be too boring?? Or maybe something like Liza Minnellis New York, New York??? I just basically have no idea what judges are going to want to hear. If you have any advice on choosing an audition song, I would be so grateful but no pressure of course. Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@32BARCUT]

Hi Jessica! I think “Killing Me Softly” is a nice choice, but I agree with you in that it may be too boring or repetitive. If you have other more varied pop/rock choices in your book, I suggest that you choose a song that shows your vocal range and story telling talent. They will be looking for someone who can sing AND tell the story through song. Best of luck to you! Break a leg! Thank you so much for watching our channel! Adrienne

[@maryfletcher5834]

Hi! I am self taping for the email submissions. Should I do the full song, or should I do a 32 bar cut? I’m doing Son of a Preacher Man for my audition. Thank you!

[@32BARCUT]

Hi Mary! A 32 bar cut is almost as good as the whole song, just make sure the cut makes musical sense and shows the best parts of your voice. If there’s an intro, keep it short, no more than 2 bars. Break a leg! And thanks for watching!!

[@the.dasilvas]

Hi, you mentioned you're audition song 'raven' may I ask who is it by?

[@32BARCUT]

Hi! It’s from Brooklyn the Musical

[@wiksel]

can someone explain which ones are the character shoes?

[@32BARCUT]

Hi Ytzel! Character shoes are heels made for dance class, rehearsal, and sometimes dance calls. They are a heeled shoe ranging from 1.5" - 3" and are generally flesh tone or black. It is not in good taste to wear them for general singing/acting calls, but for dance calls and rehearsals only. Thank you for watching!

[@wiksel]

@@32BARCUT thank u soo much !!

[@tristonworld9851]

I have a question how long did it take to get a call back

[@32BARCUT]

I think I waited a week and some change. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@lunaWamuna]

❤️

[@lovesanendlovu]

❤❤❤

[@jackienova9913]

Beautiful story!!!! Thank you for all it it! We’re so alike. I also don’t like telling anyone about my auditions and call backs. Amen 💫 what’s meant to be is! 🩵☀️💫 congratulations on landing NALA! Shine bright :)