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
Sat, 8 Feb 2003, 10:16 pmHi,
I think most of your questions have been answered. The performance industry is very tough to crack make sure your daughter wants to do it and follow it through for the right reasons, it pretty much needs to be such a strong desire to perform that nothing else matters. determination and persistance is what is going to get you through, a course is not the b all and end all however it does help and promotes self motivation and disapline which are very important. I graduated from a 3 year BA in music theatre performance from the university of Ballarat (aka formally known as BAPA now renamed Arts Academy) in Victoria. I can honestly say that they were the best three years of my life. You meet a lot of helpful contacts through such courses, however they are quite difficult to get into. They like to accept people who are a little older and more mature with a bit of life experience however there are acceptions. You really have to do a very strong audition, resume means nothing unless you can prove your words in action. If it's what she really wants to do and there's nothing she'd rather opt for I say go for it give it your all and never give up.
best of luck.
I think most of your questions have been answered. The performance industry is very tough to crack make sure your daughter wants to do it and follow it through for the right reasons, it pretty much needs to be such a strong desire to perform that nothing else matters. determination and persistance is what is going to get you through, a course is not the b all and end all however it does help and promotes self motivation and disapline which are very important. I graduated from a 3 year BA in music theatre performance from the university of Ballarat (aka formally known as BAPA now renamed Arts Academy) in Victoria. I can honestly say that they were the best three years of my life. You meet a lot of helpful contacts through such courses, however they are quite difficult to get into. They like to accept people who are a little older and more mature with a bit of life experience however there are acceptions. You really have to do a very strong audition, resume means nothing unless you can prove your words in action. If it's what she really wants to do and there's nothing she'd rather opt for I say go for it give it your all and never give up.
best of luck.