Drama Auditions will comprise of both a Group Workshop (approx. 1 hr) and Individual auditions.
Parents will not be able to stay with their children during the workshop/solo audition process.
There will be a drop off/pick up point at the front of the school gate for parents to drop their children in the morning and also to collect them from the front office once they have finished their solo audition.
Solo Auditions will be scheduled and we will endeavour to let you know your child's approximate audition time for collection purposes.
GENERAL CRITERIA that candidates will be assessed on for DRAMA
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
During the LIVE GROUP (1 hour) workshop, students can expect to:
● Perform from a given script
● Collaborate with other students in a playbuilding activity
● Demonstrate improvisation skills
● Engage in movement activities and show characterisation skills
● Demonstrate vocal skills such as projection and articulation
Following the workshop, there will be a scheduled individual audition.
During the LIVE INDIVIDUAL audition (5 minutes), students can expect to:
● 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, circus, etc
● List any relevant details of your performing arts background (extra curricular groups, shows, theatre groups and workshops, etc.
● Deliver a prepared monologue preferably one of the suggested monologues on our website. Candidates may select their own monologue instead, but should ensure it is suitable and does not go over 2 minutes.
● 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 should wear theatre 'blacks', comfortable tshirt and tights / pants and hair up and off their face
● Take the opportunity to ask questions about the courses, school and performance opportunities
When do I find out about my child’s audition result?
A response will be provided within a two week time frame (excluding holidays). Please note that no further correspondence will be entered into after this decision. Unsuccessful candidates will be provided with feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of the audition.
Suggested monologues can be found in the following links:
