AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
 DRAMA
Monologue (approx. 3mins) the auditionee should have a knowledge of the play, playwright and
monologue in context. Poem of own choice (approx. 1 min). Both pieces must be performed from
memory; text supplied and well presented.
Sight-reading and an improvisation will be given.
A song must be performed either:
a) Backing track (no vocals)
b) With pianist (the College can provide a pianist, please advise in advance)
c) Unaccompanied
1. An opinion essay: If you were auditioned for a part would you read the entire play and how would
you prepare for the audition.
2. Write an essay on any period in the history of theatre, which appeals to you the most.
Both essays MUST BE HANDWRITTEN. Essays to reach the school 14 days prior to the practical
auditions.
 DANCE
You will be required to perform 2 dances of contrasting style at your highest level of training. Good
recordings must be provided on a CD only.
Deliver a prepared reading from any book of your choice (approx 1 min). Bring the text with you.
Perform a song of your own choice, which may be done unaccompanied.
Write an essay on one of the following subjects:
a) Biography on any famous dancer
b) Why have you chosen dance as a professional career
c) What other aspects of the performing arts interest you
The essay must reach us 14 days prior to the practical audition and MUST BE HANDWRITTEN.
 MUSICAL THEATRE
Perform 2 songs of your own choice in contrasting style. One song must show movement.
You may use:
a) non-vocal backing track
b) pianist accompaniment (the College can provide a pianist, please advise in advance)
c) unaccompanied
A prepared reading (approx 1 min) from any book of your choice – please bring text.
Write an essay on one of the following subjects:
a) your favourite musical
b) your favourite singer
c) your favourite composer
The essay must reach us 14 days prior to your practical audition and MUST BE HANDWRITTEN.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY
DRAMA
Girls:
Boys:
Footwear:
Practice skirt and leotard
Tracksuit pants and T-shirt
Both, lightweight takkies or jazz boots
DANCE or MUSICAL THEATRE
Girls:
Leotard and tights
Boys:
Tracksuit pants and T-shirt
Footwear:
Both, please wear correct shoes for ballet or jazz.