WAAPA help. Much appreciated.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 03:12 pmshibby9999553 posts in thread
WAAPA help. Much appreciated.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 03:12 pmIdol Thoughts
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 04:11 pmCertainly continue to focus on your school studies, and don't lose focus on your musical pursuits.
Getting into WAAPA Theatre is hard enough. The musical courses are a little easier, stress little. It is extremely competative with only a small number of places going compared to the number of applicants.
Not knowing how well you actually do play, it is hard to judge you talent worth to audition, however I can say with some confidence that it is not always about talent. What is looked for more often is potential. If they can see the potential to teach you something, they think you would benefit from the course itself, then you are more attracktive to them. Let's face it, they can take their pick of the bunch. They can choose for whatever reason they like (bit like Idol).
There is no guaranteed entry. You can increase your chances (marginally) by getting to know what the course plans to cover that year. Get to 'know' some of the staff if you can. Make your name 'known' to them if you can. Find some way to 'stand out' that is not based purely on your talent alone.
Just some idle thoughts.
Absit invidia
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director