Auditions for Drama Institutions...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001, 01:33 amHannah26 posts in thread
Auditions for Drama Institutions...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001, 01:33 amWell, its that time of the year again, the time that we can look forward to auditions for the performing arts courses all over Australia.
I was wondering how many people on the site have auditions coming up over the next few months/weeks for WAAPA or NIDA or VCA, or all of them as it may very well be.
My auditions are now only two weeks away for Musical theatre and Classical music at WAAPA.
NIDA has already had their auditions haven't they? How did people go?? I like to hear about these things... :)
C'mon people, share!! It's good therapy.
I was wondering how many people on the site have auditions coming up over the next few months/weeks for WAAPA or NIDA or VCA, or all of them as it may very well be.
My auditions are now only two weeks away for Musical theatre and Classical music at WAAPA.
NIDA has already had their auditions haven't they? How did people go?? I like to hear about these things... :)
C'mon people, share!! It's good therapy.
RE: Voice of experience
Mon, 19 Nov 2001, 01:39 pmWalter Plinge
Leah Maher wrote:
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>>"Personally I think that while training is valid, experience is worth more."
That's all that training is, really. Those institutions are valuable mainly because you get several years of continuous experience, along with specific guidance on how to benefit the most from that experience.
But a degree course isn't the only place to get good training.
>>" And remember that there's always the appallingly underrated and overlooked Curtain, which in my opinion rivals any of the majors particularly because it is mostly practically based and gives you an opportunity to do it yourselves. Some of the best and most innovative productions I've ever seen were entirely student written and produced Upstairs shows at the Hayman."
Although I regrettably didn't complete the degree (well, only because it launched me straight into work in the industry!) I too have a lot of praise for the work done at Curtin. Whereas most theatre courses require intensive specialisation (you concentrate on being either an actor, a director, an SM, a lighting designer, etc, and that only), the Curtin course seemed much more broad and versatile. You can act, stage manage, rig lights, paint sets, operate sound...and more. (In fact I did all of these in the one production during my last year there, being equally divided at that stage as to whether I was an actor or a tech).
There are obvious advantages to specialist training, but the nature of the industry relies heavily on versatility, especially when you're trying to get a foot in the door. I got a year's contract with Acting Out (now Barking Gecko) largely because I had that practical multi-skill training from Curtin. And when we tour now I still often have to put up sets, operate sound equipment, focus lights, fix props, etc, before ever putting my costume on.
I'd also recommend getting involved with the people at the Blueroom, for the same reason. Practical, on the job experience with people who are out there getting things done.
Cheers,
Craig
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>>"Personally I think that while training is valid, experience is worth more."
That's all that training is, really. Those institutions are valuable mainly because you get several years of continuous experience, along with specific guidance on how to benefit the most from that experience.
But a degree course isn't the only place to get good training.
>>" And remember that there's always the appallingly underrated and overlooked Curtain, which in my opinion rivals any of the majors particularly because it is mostly practically based and gives you an opportunity to do it yourselves. Some of the best and most innovative productions I've ever seen were entirely student written and produced Upstairs shows at the Hayman."
Although I regrettably didn't complete the degree (well, only because it launched me straight into work in the industry!) I too have a lot of praise for the work done at Curtin. Whereas most theatre courses require intensive specialisation (you concentrate on being either an actor, a director, an SM, a lighting designer, etc, and that only), the Curtin course seemed much more broad and versatile. You can act, stage manage, rig lights, paint sets, operate sound...and more. (In fact I did all of these in the one production during my last year there, being equally divided at that stage as to whether I was an actor or a tech).
There are obvious advantages to specialist training, but the nature of the industry relies heavily on versatility, especially when you're trying to get a foot in the door. I got a year's contract with Acting Out (now Barking Gecko) largely because I had that practical multi-skill training from Curtin. And when we tour now I still often have to put up sets, operate sound equipment, focus lights, fix props, etc, before ever putting my costume on.
I'd also recommend getting involved with the people at the Blueroom, for the same reason. Practical, on the job experience with people who are out there getting things done.
Cheers,
Craig
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