NIDA/WAAPA/VCA Music theatre auditions
Thu, 2 May 2013, 01:18 pmalz_a2 posts in thread
NIDA/WAAPA/VCA Music theatre auditions
Thu, 2 May 2013, 01:18 pmHello! I just have some questions about auditioning for the Music Theatre streams at these institutions (NIDA,WAAPA,VCA). If anyone has been through the audition process/been accepted in your comments would be greatly appreciated. I am 18 years old turning 19 this year and I aim to audition for 2014 or 2015 depending on when I feel ready.
Basically I just want to know how much level of dance experience is required. I have a strong singing voice but my dancing experience is lacking. I have just started jazz and ballet this year (which I know is terribly late! but I have a good general fitness as I do a lot of weights, cardio and yoga). Do any of you know if the audition is weighted more on singing or dancing ability or if it is equal weighting on both?
I just need some advice on what the process is like and whether I should bother auditioning for music theatre or focus on just the acting stream.
Thanks!
Music Theatre at NIDA
Wed, 31 July 2013, 01:01 pmHello,
Here is some more info about what NIDA offers:
The NIDA course is a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting) where the focus is on Acting. A small number of places are on offer within that course for students to specialise in Music Theatre however the predominant requirement is acting, both in the audition and the course of study.
In the audition, applicants must first successfully pass the first round of acting auditions. Only in the recall audition are singing and movement skill level investigated, as well as a further acting audition.
The movement component of the audition is to ascertain how music inhabits a person’s body. Although some simple choreography is a part of the audition, it is a person’s acting and singing ability which will be major factors in a successful audition.
If a candidate is offered a place at NIDA they should be aware that there is more interest in new work, devised work, multimedia and new forms which may offer the current music theatre landscape something other than the Broadway musical style. Whilst not ignoring some training in that area, there is more focus on offering an alternative training experience.
For the most up-to-date information always check the website at www.nida.edu.au
You may also be interested in attending the NIDA Info Night at 6pm, Thursday 22 August, 2013. This will be available to stream online or download after the event if you can't make it in person. Visit www.nida.edu.au/info2013.
Hope this helps!
NIDA