Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Musical Theatre: "Audition"

On 6th November we had audition for drama schools in our college. We had to prepare :

1)32 bars (1 minute) of a musical theatre song. start and stop had to be clearly marked and music had to be taped or in a binder. Also, we had to prepare another 32 bars of constraining song, if requested.

2) A monologue of your choice, approximately two minutes in length. Also, we had to be prepare a contrasting monologue, if requested.

Furthermore everyone had to prepare an audition document detailing your choices and the rationale behind your choices.

We were all sitting a dance call, so we were pleased to be dressed to move. Hair had to be out of your face. No dangling jewellery, caps, shades, slides, flip-flops, or distracting clothing were allowed.

Also we had to be prepared to take direction, answer questions regarding our choices, and answer general interview questions. We were pleased to bring our Actors Portfolio/ Rep Book with us. This had to contain our actors CV headshot, monologues, and songs.

Also we had to remember the general rules of auditioning: avoid looking directly at the panel when performing; contextualise our monologue; and be professional at all times.

My comments:
I think this audition was alright. I prepared two songs:
1)"Im here"from Color Purple
2)"Hopelessly Devoted to You" from Grease
And a monolog:
1)"Lost in Younkers" -Nail Simon
Also I've done my actress Cv and Rep Book.

I was a little bit nervous before the audition but when I went to the room all stress just disappeared. I knew my songs and the monolog and I felt prepared. I think I've done my audition very well, now I am just waiting for teachers comments and opinions.  One thing which I did not like was that people which auditioned us didnt give me any comments and opinions on what I did good or bad. After this audition I don't actually know what I should improve and work on before next audition. Personally I know I have to prepare another monolog (contrasting one e.g. Shakespeare).

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