Thank you for applying to join our Acting course at the Miskin Theatre North Kent College. We are really looking forward to meeting you. Please arrive in the College Reception for 10:30am. You will be finished by 4pm, or before, depending on the time of your audition. Please note parents/guardians/friends will not be able to stay on site after registration.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DAY?
You will:
- Fill out an interview form.
- Have a welcome chat with one of the Theatre Directors.
- Be shown around the theatre and see our amazing facilities.
- Watch current rehearsals and/or participate in workshops led by Miskin Theatre Directors and actors.
- Perform your individual audition. This needs to be learnt off by heart.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE?
- Please bring with you a written statement that expresses your interest in Acting and performing. (A4 page is enough).
- Please prepare a contemporary monologue (a long speech made by just one person).
- The monologue should be no more than two minutes long and no less than 1 minute.
- It should come from a play script.
- You should learn the monologue off by heart.
- You can find monologues in published monologue books and plays. You can get these from libraries or any good bookstores.
PLEASE AVOID:
- Monologues from Dennis Kelly’s DNA or Blood Brothers.
- Monologues that are delivered in an accent that isn’t your own.
- Monologues from any musical or film script.
- Monologues downloaded from the internet.
DON’T PANIC ABOUT THE AUDITION
Auditioning is usual practice within the Performing Arts industry, and something that you will become very familiar with as you continue your acting training. We understand that for some of you it will be the first time that you have ever auditioned. Remember we are not looking for the perfect actor; we are looking for potential and enthusiasm.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- Wear comfy, non-revealing, loose clothing.
- Bring bottled water, no other drinks are allowed in the Theatre.
- Be ready to talk about your passion for acting and your reasons for wanting to come to the Miskin.
- Bring a packed lunch or money for food if you want to have lunch in our canteen.
- Recent school report.
- Passport size photo with your name printed on the back (you will hand this in after you are collected from Reception).
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER YOUR AUDITION?
You will be called to confirm one of the following:
- Level 4 – Conditional offer
- Level 3 Acting for Camera- Conditional offer
- Level 3 Acting - Conditional offer
- Level 2 Acting - Conditional offer
- Recall
- No offer
AND FINALLY...
If you have any learning difficulties or require learning support, it is really important that you let us know when you accept your audition so that the right measures can be taken to support you. If you have an EHCP please bring this along on the day.
For further information visit, Miskin Theatre.
We looking forward to meeting you and wish you the best of luck for your audition!
Yours faithfully
Gavin Brocker
Head of Curriculum for Acting, Technical Theatre and Music
If you cannot attend, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we can arrange a new date for you.
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