Christina,
It's looking like almost all college theatre programs will be holding virtual auditions. My students are used to filming their pre-screen auditions, but that's been a means to an end: getting through to a live audition. So, there's a lot riding on these this year. Other than the acting, I'm not experienced in camera angle, lighting, etc. And while I know that talent is identifiable no matter what, I can't help but think that after viewing hundreds of videos, these technical elements matter.
I have a former student who has formed a small company focused on coaching high school students for the college audition. She has film experience (she played Sasha in NBC's RISE) and her partners are Broadway performers. They are cheaper than some of the bigger services out there. This isn't a promotion of their company so much as a resource offer that some of my students are taking advantage of. Erin (my former student) is a terrific coach and incredibly nurturing.
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Katie Blackerby Weible
Theatre Dept Chair
Youth Performing Arts School
@duPont Manual High School
Louisville KY
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-28-2020 22:02
From: Christina Vincent
Subject: How to prep students for virtual college theatre auditions and recommendations for physical theatre
Hi Everyone-
I have a student who is interesting in continuing theatre studies in college but particularly in all facets of physical theatre. Do you have any program recommendations?
Additionally, do you have advice for students who are preparing for virtual college auditions? What are some of your favorite active/physical monologues to use for auditions and how have you coached students for virtual college theatre auditions?
Many thanks,
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Christina Vincent
Director of Theatre
The Woodhall School
Bethlehem, CT
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