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Musical TheatreAudition: You must be prepared to demonstrate your aptitude for Singing, Acting and Dance.
1. SingingYou must perform two songs from memory, in English. Each song should be from a musical theatre source and be contrasting in style showing your range and technique. The combined duration of the songs should not exceed four minutes. You may bring your own accompanist or use the accompanist provided. If you use our accompanist, you must bring the music of your songs in the key in which you will perform. Please ensure the music is either taped to fold out or is inserted in a folder. Please do NOT bring loose pages. Please note that backing tapes are not permitted. All songs must be performed with live piano accompaniment. Note: Choose songs that are appropriate for your age, experience and are not at the extremes of your vocal range. We prefer to hear performances of works that you feel comfortable with rather than something that will cause you difficulty.
2. ActingYou must perform one monologue from memory in English not exceeding three minutes in duration. Please provide the audition panel with a copy of your speech. Note: Choose an acting piece that is appropriate for your age and experience. If possible, read the entire play from which your speech is taken. This will give you a greater understanding when performing a small section of the play. Use minimum ‘props’ and only if they are essential to the piece.
3. DanceYou are NOT required to prepare any dance material for this initial audition. However, it is advisable to bring dance gear with you should the audition panel ask you to audition for a dance class at that time.
Note:Please be prepared to announce the title of your songs and speech and give a brief explanation if you feel it is needed. Be certain you understand your material well. You must be able to convey the character and journey in both singing and acting pieces.
Callback
At the completion of your singing and acting auditions, you may be asked to return at a later time for a dance class and further group work in singing and acting. It may be later in the day of your audition or at another time. Please allow approximately four hours for this callback.
What are we looking for?
The assessment of your audition will be based on your ability to show a grounding in technique, a flexibility in taking directions, as well as the desire to take risks as a performer.
Musical Theatre is a very exacting and demanding art form and requires performers with exceptional stamina, versatility and skill. As the programme is predominantly practice-based, your ability to meet these demands will be considered when we choose prospective students.
But to stand with you in a ring of fire,
I'll forget the days gone by.
I'll protect your body and guard your soul,
From mirages in your sight.
If that's the only place where you can leave your doubts,
I'll hold you up and be your way out.
&if we burn away, I'll pray the skies above,
For snow to fall on the Sahara.
Remember the good times that we had?
I let them slip away from us when things got bad.
How clearly I first saw you smiling in the sun,
Wanna feel your warmth upon me, I wanna be the one.
I'm so afraid to love you, but more afraid to loose.
Clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose.
Once there was a darkness, deep and endless night.
You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light.
&I will remember you,
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by,
Weep not for the memories.
Whispering our goodbyes, waiting for the train.
I was dancing with my baby in the summer rain,
I can hear him saying; Nothing will change,
come dance with me baby in the summer rain.
Oh my love its you that I dream of,
Oh my love, since that day.
Somewhere in my heart I'm always,
Dancing with you in the summer rain.
Doesn't matter what I do now,
Doesn't matter what I say.
Somewhere in my heart I'm always,
Dancing with you in the summer rain.