acting through song for non singers
Singing in auditions can be a daunting experience made more so if singing just isn’t your thing. In this blog post we will discuss what you can do to audition better with song.
what we mean by ‘connection’ to your speeches
Connection is a baffling term for some. it can be vague and ambiguous. In this blog post I will delve into what we actually mean by connection and what you should be looking for in your speech choices to increase the likelihood of connecting to the material.
pros & cons of self tape drama school auditions
Self tape auditions for professional and drama school acting auditions are very much here to stay. This posing positive and negative points. This post discussing what works in your favour and what you need to watch out for when it comes to submitting self tapes.
how to process and handle rejection
Rejection is tough. No question. We feel powerless in the face of it and if we’re not careful we can convince ourselves that nothing can be done about it. This blog post is about flipping the story on rejection and outlining a plan of action to feel the rejection, process it and recover faster so you can go back out there in pursuit of what you want.
what we mean by ‘risk’ in an audition
Risk, reward, vulnerability, defence, weakness - all terms we are familiar with but don’t always fully understand when spoken in observation of your work in an audition room. Here we will deconstruct what an audition panel means by ‘we want to see you risk more’.
working with audition nerves
Nerves happen, especially in audition situations. They can prevent you from performing at your best. Often people believe that nerves should be gotten rid of but actually they need to be WORKED WITH. They are great indicators of what is happening mentally and how aligned or not your mind and body are. In this post I give you several tips and exercises that could be helpful for you to get in touch with and soothe those pre audition nerves so you can focus on doing your absolute best work.
why the audition panel are on your side
Nerves in auditions are totally normal but can interfere with you doing your best. We often believe that auditions are tests and the panel are the examiners making you feel like they are against you. Here I will break down a few ways to contradict this and work to change your thinking so you can go into your auditions feeling more confident.
why the audition panel asks you to sight read
Sight Reading is a requirement for many drama school auditions these days but can be somewhat shrouded in mystery. Especially the reason why it’s asked for. This post discusses what a panel is actually looking for with sight reading so you can go into your audition and hit the ground running.
5 kinds of speeches to avoid for drama school auditions
Choosing drama school monologues can be a tricky process. There are many elements within a speech that could actually hold an Actor back from performing to the best of their ability. This is why speech choice is crucial. In this blog post I’ll go over some basic no no’s for drama school audition monologues and what to look out for and avoid.
6 things that make drama school audition speeches great
The daunting task of finding good quality speeches and monologues for drama school auditions. What should I be looking for? What elements of a speech give me the best chance of audition success.