Young Actors Studio

Auditioning for Acting Courses

Entry to the Acting Courses is in September each year. Auditions will be held on Saturday 24^th March for applicants who will be aged 16 or 17 on 30^th September 2012. For applicants who will be aged 18-20 on 30^th September 2012, auditions will be held on Saturday 30th June. Please click here to request an application form.

Please note that audition slots are allocated on a first come, first served basis and whilst we do our best to accommodate your availability we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

On the day of your audition, you will take part in a-45 minute group workshop before being asked to present two contrasting speeches to the audition panel and to the other members of your audition group. Your speeches should be no longer than two minutes each.

As well as assessing your potential and suitability for training, the Audition Panel (which includes the YAS Leader as well as YAS Tutors) places a high value on:

Preparation
Motivation
Generosity when working with others
Responsiveness to direction
Facility with text
Enjoyment

We also make the following recommendations:

Read the whole play
Select speeches which reveal your range and your strengths
Avoid speeches by characters much older than yourself. (This doesn’t mean you have to be the same age as the character in the play but you have to be able to deliver the words believably.)
Examine the characters carefully
Avoid using an accent other than your own, unless you are absolutely secure in it.
Avoid telephone speeches
Ensure you are secure in remembering the speeches you have selected
Do not use props
Wear appropriate clothing which will allow you to move easily and comfortably

Throughout your time with us the panel will seek to put you at ease and to make the experience an enjoyable and constructive one. Although it will not be possible for parents/guardians/friends to accompany you in the audition room itself, they are welcome to wait for you in main reception.

You will receive notification of the result of your audition by post. Your audition score sheet will be made available to you on request.