Through an audition that consists of three (3) components – Solo Performance, Interview, and Workshop, we look for:
- Passion for the performing arts
- Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the course
- Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others
- Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms
- Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives
- An aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work
- Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally
- Aptitude for creative problem solving
- Technical/artistic acumen
Audition
1. Solo Performance
Applicants are expected to perform a monologue that has been learnt by heart, taken from a published playtext (2-3 minutes), or a dance solo (1.5 minutes) choreographed either by the applicant or by someone else. Through the presentation of a solo performance piece, applicants are assessed on the following:
- Technical/artistic acumen.
- Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
Monologue (Theatre Specialism)
- Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterisation and creativity.
- Physical skills - presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character.
- Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone.
Dance Solo (Dance Specialism)
- Technique - coordination, control and alignment.
- Artistry - spatial awareness, musicality, dynamic range and performance quality.
- Fitness - strength, control, flexibility, coordination, speed, stamina and stretch.
2. Interview
Applicants are expected to discuss why they want to study ‘performance making’ during the interview and share any relevant experience. Through the interview, applicants are assessed on the following:
- Passion for the performing arts.
- Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the course.
- Aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work.
3. Workshop
Applicants are expected to participate fully in the interactive workshop. Through the workshop, applicants are assessed on the following:
- Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
- Aptitude for creative problem solving.
- Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others.
- Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms.
- Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives.
- Aptitude for creative problem solving.