Personal Audition criteria for MT
Fri, 2 Dec 2005, 07:34 amPolly4 posts in thread
Personal Audition criteria for MT
Fri, 2 Dec 2005, 07:34 amHi Guys
Just wondering if there is a criteria that a MT panel looks for in a prospective performer other than the obvious talent but height and weight
I know any comments may be seen as discrimatory but what is the general consensus. eg my friend wants to audition next year for WAAPA, she is extremely talented like everyone who auditions, she says she's 5 foot tall but more like 4 foot 11 and a bit on the chunky side. She is worried that body shape and height will prevent her from getting in and she gets told she's too short all the time.
Do you think height and weight plays a big part in selection for a MT course.
Auditioning for shows it does. A girl from my school is on the other end of the scale, she is 6 foot and the directors of this musical had to asked permission from the lead female if she could appear in the same scenes. It was explained that the height of a person may draw attention away from the lead.
Many chorus line girls/show girls are all roughly the same height and I noticed at the Universal Studio's selection at Dance World a couple of years ago, most females selected were all about 5'5" to 5'8'' with dark hair with muscular physiques.
Of course these are not MT courses but I would assume WAAPA would take those who they feel would have the most successful career and thats where height and weight would come into it.
Has WAAPA taken shorties or even tall girls
Any comments
Just wondering if there is a criteria that a MT panel looks for in a prospective performer other than the obvious talent but height and weight
I know any comments may be seen as discrimatory but what is the general consensus. eg my friend wants to audition next year for WAAPA, she is extremely talented like everyone who auditions, she says she's 5 foot tall but more like 4 foot 11 and a bit on the chunky side. She is worried that body shape and height will prevent her from getting in and she gets told she's too short all the time.
Do you think height and weight plays a big part in selection for a MT course.
Auditioning for shows it does. A girl from my school is on the other end of the scale, she is 6 foot and the directors of this musical had to asked permission from the lead female if she could appear in the same scenes. It was explained that the height of a person may draw attention away from the lead.
Many chorus line girls/show girls are all roughly the same height and I noticed at the Universal Studio's selection at Dance World a couple of years ago, most females selected were all about 5'5" to 5'8'' with dark hair with muscular physiques.
Of course these are not MT courses but I would assume WAAPA would take those who they feel would have the most successful career and thats where height and weight would come into it.
Has WAAPA taken shorties or even tall girls
Any comments
PollyFri, 2 Dec 2005, 07:34 am
Hi Guys
Just wondering if there is a criteria that a MT panel looks for in a prospective performer other than the obvious talent but height and weight
I know any comments may be seen as discrimatory but what is the general consensus. eg my friend wants to audition next year for WAAPA, she is extremely talented like everyone who auditions, she says she's 5 foot tall but more like 4 foot 11 and a bit on the chunky side. She is worried that body shape and height will prevent her from getting in and she gets told she's too short all the time.
Do you think height and weight plays a big part in selection for a MT course.
Auditioning for shows it does. A girl from my school is on the other end of the scale, she is 6 foot and the directors of this musical had to asked permission from the lead female if she could appear in the same scenes. It was explained that the height of a person may draw attention away from the lead.
Many chorus line girls/show girls are all roughly the same height and I noticed at the Universal Studio's selection at Dance World a couple of years ago, most females selected were all about 5'5" to 5'8'' with dark hair with muscular physiques.
Of course these are not MT courses but I would assume WAAPA would take those who they feel would have the most successful career and thats where height and weight would come into it.
Has WAAPA taken shorties or even tall girls
Any comments
Just wondering if there is a criteria that a MT panel looks for in a prospective performer other than the obvious talent but height and weight
I know any comments may be seen as discrimatory but what is the general consensus. eg my friend wants to audition next year for WAAPA, she is extremely talented like everyone who auditions, she says she's 5 foot tall but more like 4 foot 11 and a bit on the chunky side. She is worried that body shape and height will prevent her from getting in and she gets told she's too short all the time.
Do you think height and weight plays a big part in selection for a MT course.
Auditioning for shows it does. A girl from my school is on the other end of the scale, she is 6 foot and the directors of this musical had to asked permission from the lead female if she could appear in the same scenes. It was explained that the height of a person may draw attention away from the lead.
Many chorus line girls/show girls are all roughly the same height and I noticed at the Universal Studio's selection at Dance World a couple of years ago, most females selected were all about 5'5" to 5'8'' with dark hair with muscular physiques.
Of course these are not MT courses but I would assume WAAPA would take those who they feel would have the most successful career and thats where height and weight would come into it.
Has WAAPA taken shorties or even tall girls
Any comments
sare3010Fri, 2 Dec 2005, 08:51 am
Re: Personal Audition criteria for MT
The 1st year MT Bach student who ushered me into my audition was on the short side... but very slim. I saw a couple of the MT productions this year and noticed that they have girls of all shapes. There are some "larger" ladies, but they're not overly obese or anything. They have healthy looking bodies. I think the panel does take physique into account somewhat, when you consider MT involves singing, acting and dancing, which in combination, can be quite strenuous and tiring on the body and voice. This are just my personal thoughts... not sure what the others think?
Walter PlingeFri, 2 Dec 2005, 01:16 pm
Re: Personal Audition criteria for MT
I've been watching WAAPA shows for about 5 years and they have had people (guys and girls) of all shapes and sizes.
Remember that in a lot of shows they are after different looks for different characters. If your friend is really as good as you say she is then the audition panel will see her as marketable for "character" roles.
She is less likely to get work in a chorus because they do look for a certain size/shape - chorus members are not supposed to stand out.
Having said this, she will need to make up for her "less than perfect" physique with a truly spectaular voice and stage presence.
Walter PlingeThu, 8 Dec 2005, 01:14 am
Re: Personal Audition criteria for MT
I don't think WAAPA really care what shape or size you are. Most of this years 1st years were really short and although petite they weren't all skinny!
can I ask why so much stress goes into getting into WAAPA???
Is it really that great?
can I ask why so much stress goes into getting into WAAPA???
Is it really that great?