Richmond Hill
Audition Prep Sessions

1.   As soon as you know your audition dates, CONTACT US to book your prep sessions.  Dates will be planned as requests come in. For students auditioning for academic programs,  the timing is annually in Jan through April.  Register early ~ time slots fill up fast. (Need a list of college/university arts programs? email Bonnie Craig)

2.   We suggest you book a minimum of 2, one-hour sessions and they should be 1 or 2 weeks apart. Two sessions allows you to do the preliminary work in the 1st session, getting direction from the instructor, which you can use while continuing work on your materials outside of the studio (developing your ‘ownership’ and comfort level with the materials).  Then the 2nd session is about finalizing and polishing. (You can book additional sessions as required, depending on how many monologues, songs, dances, pieces you need to prepare).

3.   Some programs provide you with the specific materials they want you to prepare for their audition. Others ask you to bring in your own choice of material. If you have to choose your own, we can assist with material selection as well.

4.   You should have your materials memorized before you come in for your 1st session. If the memory work isn’t done in advance, you’ll be wasting your time!

5.   In your sessions, you’ll work on developing the character/expression/technique; delivering a strong presentation; taking ownership of your work.  You’ll talk about the ‘process’ of auditioning; i.e., what to expect, how the day/session will generally run, decorum (how to present yourself well), and how to handle any workshopping or improv stuff they might give you on the spot, etc.