Audition Information
Auditioning for Acting Courses
We take new students onto the Acting Course in September each
year. This year auditions were held on Saturday 24th March and
further auditions will be held on Saturday 30th June. Please click here to request an application
form.
Following a 60 minute group workshop you will be 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.