Timing and delivery of lines within the group audition
Clarity and quality of the voice, diction, considering the relevant traits of a character
Displaying body movement, hand gestures, eye contact
Characterisation by showing focus and conviction
Demonstrating ability to engage an audience
● Prepare a 2 - 3 minute monologue for the individual live audition.
● When demonstrating performance skills for a live audition, candidates should consider: timing, voice, movement,characterisation (focus and conviction). It is important to engage the audience.
● Candidates can perform one of the suggested monologues, or you can source your own, however when choosing your own monologue scripted or devised, your monologue must contain appropriate content.
● Candidates should wear theatre 'blacks', comfortable tshirt and tights / pants and hair up and off their face
● Introduce themselves, discuss schools or courses attended, productions they have been involved in, experiences as a performer. Areas of interest as a Drama student including additional skills, dancing, singing, script writing etc.
● List any relevant details of your performing arts background. (extra curricular groups, shows, theatre groups etc)
● Deliver a chosen monologue either of their own choice or from one of the suggested monologues.
● Take opportunity to ask questions about the courses, school and performance opportunities
● Perform from a given script
● Collaborate with other students in a directed activity
● Demonstrate improvisation skills
● Engage in movement activities and show characterisation skills
● Demonstrate voice skills such as projection and articulation
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