MT Audition Course - help
Fri, 3 Aug 2007, 08:49 pm0.039 posts in thread
MT Audition Course - help
Fri, 3 Aug 2007, 08:49 pmHi, I was just wondering if it would be possible to be accepted by a Bachelor of Music Theatre course if you have never had any official dance training. I have been in school productions and musicals, do drama and have voice lessons but I have never really taken dance lessons. I have been told that I have natural ability from a dance teacher when I went for a trial lesson and also by another dance instructor which came to my school when we had to do a dance session as part of the lesson. I am planning on auditioning for the three places that I know of in Australia that offer the course in which case, if I do get accepted, I will have to move interstate. Well it would be great if someone could perhaps tell me if there is any chance at all as I don't want to get my hopes up for nothing. Thanks.
Unfortunately...... yes really
Wed, 10 Oct 2007, 11:00 amAs a professional auditioner for many years lol with few jobs under my belt let me say that unless you are 5'5" to 5'9" your chance of a career in musical theatre is slim.
Yes you may get the odd part here and there eg like the young girl Nadia.....it will be great to have on your CV but we are talking a CAREER in MT.
Those that fit the height category tend to appear in many musicals, maybe not lead parts but they earn enough to keep themselves afloat and can call this a career. One bit parts are not careers.
When you start auditioning you will understand what I mean.
Education in MT is a must. Problem is... many think they are too good and know it all already and dont need educating but a good institution can bring you down to size and work with you.