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chezchienne wrote:
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> I hear they prefer more mature students (out of school for a
> bit) but whay not audition anyway? If you dont get in you can
> always try again! And if you've got it at a younger age, then
> you've got it! I think go for the musical theatre course it
> covers enough acting stuff


This was a LONG time ago...1985...and I was a year 12 student auditioning for WAAPA.
Straightway the then head of acting, Aarne Neeme, said "You're too young, we're not going to take you...but now let's see your audition."

I thought that was a pretty cool attitude, and in hindsight exactly the right advice. Without the pressure of thinking I could fail (in effect, I already had) I did a pretty good audition, and got some terrific feedback. I then went out into the real world and gained a lot more experience living, which is really what you need to be an actor. As it turned out, I worked with Aarne that very year in an amateur capacity, in a lead role, and 3 years after that (once I was established professionally) he rang me and offered me a professional role without needing to audition. I never actually felt the need to return to try again at WAAPA.

I don't guarantee that the same consideration will be given to everyone who auditions for WAAPA, but even auditioning counts for experience.
In some cases, if you return in a following year, it may count in your favour, if they see your persistence and dedication, and how you've improved in the interim....but of course some people who return for re-auditions needn't really bother....it depends on the qualities of the individual.


But I would suggest that you find out as much about what's offered in the Music Theatre course as opposed to the Acting course, and decide which one is right for you....they really are specialised and rather different.


Cheers,
Craig

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