The Audition

The audition, which will last approximately 30 minutes, comprises your performance of two prepared monologues and an interview with the Artistic Directors.

For your audition, please prepare two short monologues; each monologue should not exceed 1.5-2.5 minutes in length and we strongly urge you to time your performance to ensure that each monologue can be performed in the allotted time. Your two prepared monologues should be from published plays, which you have read. They must be contrasting pieces that are age and gender appropriate; neutral in terms of dialect or accent; and emotionally resonant, dealing with subject matter you can relate to. Please make sure monologues are non-narrative but are active and present tense. You must memorize both monologues, be prepared to perform both of them, and to take direction and incorporate suggestions from the audition panel.

Following your performance, there will be an interview. Please come prepared with any questions you may have for the Artistic Directors.

Upcoming Audtions

Audtions for the upcoming semester:
November 26th, 2007
December 6th, 2007

Location: The Dovercourt House

To book an audition you must complete your admissions application form.

What is Important to Us?

• We are looking for a student who is seriously intending to pursue a career in acting, or in other performance-based arts.
• The program is very physically demanding. Each student must have the physical strength, flexibility and endurance to withstand the physical challenges presented in class.
• Each student must be ready and willing to explore a variety of emotional territories and subject matter, and to expand their perceptions and boundaries, to release their judgments, and to explore these aspects in relevant, resonant and honest ways.
• We must sense a strong commitment to the program and an understanding of their responsibility towards themselves, their fellow students, and to the profession.
• We require punctuality and full time attendance.
• This program demands a mature person who is respectful and supportive of their fellow students  in order to create a safe environment in which everyone in the group is comfortable taking risks that further their abilities.
• A sense of humour, strong work ethic, and a desire to improve what they love to do.
• Someone who sees feedback as something positive.
• Someone who works well in a group situation, but has a strong sense of self.
• Someone who is determined to be an actor whether they get in this program or not.