studying Mus theatre in Aus
Sat, 18 Jan 2003, 09:06 pmClint4 posts in thread
studying Mus theatre in Aus
Sat, 18 Jan 2003, 09:06 pmHi Guys,
Spare my daughter and myself a minute if you can. My daughter is currently doing year 10 (year 11 drama/ music) and has lots of experience in musical productions, plays, singing, training workshops etc ...
She would like to attend WAAPA or NIDA (wouldn't everyone) but we realise entry is audition based...(which means nothing is certain , right?)
Questions if we may..
1)Does the resume count for much or is it purely an audition process ?
2) What other performing arts courses are available in Australia (esp Musical Theatre)?
3)Are there any other entry requirements?
If any one has had experience of these courses or general advice that would be appreciated too
Thanks
Spare my daughter and myself a minute if you can. My daughter is currently doing year 10 (year 11 drama/ music) and has lots of experience in musical productions, plays, singing, training workshops etc ...
She would like to attend WAAPA or NIDA (wouldn't everyone) but we realise entry is audition based...(which means nothing is certain , right?)
Questions if we may..
1)Does the resume count for much or is it purely an audition process ?
2) What other performing arts courses are available in Australia (esp Musical Theatre)?
3)Are there any other entry requirements?
If any one has had experience of these courses or general advice that would be appreciated too
Thanks
Re: studying Mus theatre in Aus
Tue, 21 Jan 2003, 02:30 pmWalter Plinge
hi
just some info you might want
1, yes it is all audition based and the resume doesnt really count for anything...its a good idea thought to have a performance based resume and then attach that to the application form or simply write down the details on the application form itself...
2. NIDA doesnt actually offer a fulltime musical theatre course...they have workshops and one year certificate courses but there is nothing at NIDA that offers a diploma or degree in performance...NIDA does do musical theatre for its full time students but they only do one for the full three years. The best bet is to go to WAAPA as it has the leading australian course in musical theatre and performance studies
3. There are no strict requirements for auditioning. Basically some unwritten rules are that they like their students to be alittle older (about 20 minimum) but this is always open...also they like their students to have performed in a few theatrical performances other than school...
4. In Sydney the actors college of theatre and television has a fulltime one year course for musical theatre as well as a 2 year course for singing. The conservatorium of music offers performance for musical theatre and cabaret and I think that is a part time three year course but i am not sure...
5. However it might be an idea to simply contact as many institutions you can find and see what they do offer...
Hope this has helped
Jonathon
(director / choreographer)
just some info you might want
1, yes it is all audition based and the resume doesnt really count for anything...its a good idea thought to have a performance based resume and then attach that to the application form or simply write down the details on the application form itself...
2. NIDA doesnt actually offer a fulltime musical theatre course...they have workshops and one year certificate courses but there is nothing at NIDA that offers a diploma or degree in performance...NIDA does do musical theatre for its full time students but they only do one for the full three years. The best bet is to go to WAAPA as it has the leading australian course in musical theatre and performance studies
3. There are no strict requirements for auditioning. Basically some unwritten rules are that they like their students to be alittle older (about 20 minimum) but this is always open...also they like their students to have performed in a few theatrical performances other than school...
4. In Sydney the actors college of theatre and television has a fulltime one year course for musical theatre as well as a 2 year course for singing. The conservatorium of music offers performance for musical theatre and cabaret and I think that is a part time three year course but i am not sure...
5. However it might be an idea to simply contact as many institutions you can find and see what they do offer...
Hope this has helped
Jonathon
(director / choreographer)