WAAPA
Fri, 21 Oct 2005, 11:44 pmWalter Plinge62 posts in thread
WAAPA
Fri, 21 Oct 2005, 11:44 pmHi team!
umm, i posted a message a little while ago about getting advice about the really exciting auditions coming up for WAAPA music theatre. I just wanted to write and say that i am soooo sorry because i caused a little cuffuffle, and people thought that i wasn't serious about wanting to know about, like, singing and audition stuff for WAAPA. I thank you for trying to help, and yes, I already have my audion time and I am really excited for my chance to shine. I know I will impress the judges and all of my friends, especially sharon, (who helped me with the dance) reckon i have a great chance. I heard from a friend of mine, peter, who auditioned tree years ago that the judges like people to be different and try different things to impress them. So I decided that is what i would do. I have almost learnt my monologe, but i'm sure they wont mind if i put the pages on the ground in from of me so i dont forget my line. I am wearing a really great costume that will make me stand out and dulcie is coming over tomorrow and we are putting this amazing green rinse through my hair to match my cossie!! I'm so exc ited!! Best of luck and all my hearts and kisses to everyone who wants to be a star at WAAPA! I cant wait to meet you all. Fingers crossed! and as they say in the showtime..... CHOOKIES!!
Sally d.
xoxox
umm, i posted a message a little while ago about getting advice about the really exciting auditions coming up for WAAPA music theatre. I just wanted to write and say that i am soooo sorry because i caused a little cuffuffle, and people thought that i wasn't serious about wanting to know about, like, singing and audition stuff for WAAPA. I thank you for trying to help, and yes, I already have my audion time and I am really excited for my chance to shine. I know I will impress the judges and all of my friends, especially sharon, (who helped me with the dance) reckon i have a great chance. I heard from a friend of mine, peter, who auditioned tree years ago that the judges like people to be different and try different things to impress them. So I decided that is what i would do. I have almost learnt my monologe, but i'm sure they wont mind if i put the pages on the ground in from of me so i dont forget my line. I am wearing a really great costume that will make me stand out and dulcie is coming over tomorrow and we are putting this amazing green rinse through my hair to match my cossie!! I'm so exc ited!! Best of luck and all my hearts and kisses to everyone who wants to be a star at WAAPA! I cant wait to meet you all. Fingers crossed! and as they say in the showtime..... CHOOKIES!!
Sally d.
xoxox
Walter PlingeFri, 21 Oct 2005, 11:44 pm
Hi team!
umm, i posted a message a little while ago about getting advice about the really exciting auditions coming up for WAAPA music theatre. I just wanted to write and say that i am soooo sorry because i caused a little cuffuffle, and people thought that i wasn't serious about wanting to know about, like, singing and audition stuff for WAAPA. I thank you for trying to help, and yes, I already have my audion time and I am really excited for my chance to shine. I know I will impress the judges and all of my friends, especially sharon, (who helped me with the dance) reckon i have a great chance. I heard from a friend of mine, peter, who auditioned tree years ago that the judges like people to be different and try different things to impress them. So I decided that is what i would do. I have almost learnt my monologe, but i'm sure they wont mind if i put the pages on the ground in from of me so i dont forget my line. I am wearing a really great costume that will make me stand out and dulcie is coming over tomorrow and we are putting this amazing green rinse through my hair to match my cossie!! I'm so exc ited!! Best of luck and all my hearts and kisses to everyone who wants to be a star at WAAPA! I cant wait to meet you all. Fingers crossed! and as they say in the showtime..... CHOOKIES!!
Sally d.
xoxox
umm, i posted a message a little while ago about getting advice about the really exciting auditions coming up for WAAPA music theatre. I just wanted to write and say that i am soooo sorry because i caused a little cuffuffle, and people thought that i wasn't serious about wanting to know about, like, singing and audition stuff for WAAPA. I thank you for trying to help, and yes, I already have my audion time and I am really excited for my chance to shine. I know I will impress the judges and all of my friends, especially sharon, (who helped me with the dance) reckon i have a great chance. I heard from a friend of mine, peter, who auditioned tree years ago that the judges like people to be different and try different things to impress them. So I decided that is what i would do. I have almost learnt my monologe, but i'm sure they wont mind if i put the pages on the ground in from of me so i dont forget my line. I am wearing a really great costume that will make me stand out and dulcie is coming over tomorrow and we are putting this amazing green rinse through my hair to match my cossie!! I'm so exc ited!! Best of luck and all my hearts and kisses to everyone who wants to be a star at WAAPA! I cant wait to meet you all. Fingers crossed! and as they say in the showtime..... CHOOKIES!!
Sally d.
xoxox
Walter PlingeSat, 22 Oct 2005, 06:40 am
Re: WAAPA
Speaking as an ex-waapa student, if you really are serious then here are a few tips:
1) they are not called 'judges' it is a panel of waapa staff,this is not a talent quest, usually 2 people for your first audition and then all 4 for the final call backs
2) Standing out from the crowd and being different is great, as long as you go about it in the right way. I wouldn't necessarily recommend wearing a costume or dying your hair to match. Wear something nice, smart, that compliments you and most importantly - BE YOURSELF
3) LEARN YOUR PIECES!! Not knowing monologues or songs does not cut it! If you are serious about getting in and being in this industry you have to be prepared, that is one very important point they make at waapa, so bringing a script for a prompt will not be looked on favourably!
4) you said your friend Sharon helped you with the dance? what dance? do you mean as improving your dance skills or have you choreographed your songs? If the latter I suggest that altho movement is good in songs if required, just keep it simple, don't go overboard, remember LESS IS MORE
Goodluck!
1) they are not called 'judges' it is a panel of waapa staff,this is not a talent quest, usually 2 people for your first audition and then all 4 for the final call backs
2) Standing out from the crowd and being different is great, as long as you go about it in the right way. I wouldn't necessarily recommend wearing a costume or dying your hair to match. Wear something nice, smart, that compliments you and most importantly - BE YOURSELF
3) LEARN YOUR PIECES!! Not knowing monologues or songs does not cut it! If you are serious about getting in and being in this industry you have to be prepared, that is one very important point they make at waapa, so bringing a script for a prompt will not be looked on favourably!
4) you said your friend Sharon helped you with the dance? what dance? do you mean as improving your dance skills or have you choreographed your songs? If the latter I suggest that altho movement is good in songs if required, just keep it simple, don't go overboard, remember LESS IS MORE
Goodluck!
Phil McIntoshSat, 22 Oct 2005, 12:11 pm
Re: WAAPA
Hi musicals fan. May i enquire as to your major? Also what year did you graduate?
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Walter PlingeSat, 22 Oct 2005, 01:38 pm
Chookies?
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. But isn't the term 'Chookas'?
And also on this topic. Where did that term originate?
.....enter crgwllms?
SJS
And also on this topic. Where did that term originate?
.....enter crgwllms?
SJS
Walter PlingeSat, 22 Oct 2005, 02:29 pm
Re: WAAPA
Again, Sally d has posted a message that is quite clearly a parody of previous postings about WAAPA. Please. I know it gives every ex- WAAPA student and his dog a chance to get on their soap box and identify the correct way of auditioning for a drama school, but some people need to develop a keener eye for what is an actual desire for information and what is clearly hoax material...one key sign is when the writer peppers their sentences with the word "like"
Example, sally d wrote:
"and people thought that i wasn't serious about wanting to know about, like, singing and audition stuff for WAAPA"
Another key signifier is this particular passage, again from sally d:
"I have almost learnt my monologe, but i'm sure they wont mind if i put the pages on the ground in from of me so i dont forget my line. I am wearing a really great costume that will make me stand out and dulcie is coming over tomorrow and we are putting this amazing green rinse through my hair to match my cossie!! I'm so exc ited!!"
NO ONE is that idiotic, and no one has a friend called Sharon AND a friend called Dulcie.
jeez...
Example, sally d wrote:
"and people thought that i wasn't serious about wanting to know about, like, singing and audition stuff for WAAPA"
Another key signifier is this particular passage, again from sally d:
"I have almost learnt my monologe, but i'm sure they wont mind if i put the pages on the ground in from of me so i dont forget my line. I am wearing a really great costume that will make me stand out and dulcie is coming over tomorrow and we are putting this amazing green rinse through my hair to match my cossie!! I'm so exc ited!!"
NO ONE is that idiotic, and no one has a friend called Sharon AND a friend called Dulcie.
jeez...
Walter PlingeSat, 22 Oct 2005, 07:54 pm
woops
Hi monkeybaby,
My mum always said that i'm a passive person with a heart of pure gold, and i know in my heart it is true, but like, I'm really a little cheesed off at you. why do you think i am trying to parroty this website and WAAPA? I never intended on getting in anyones way... i just wanted some help.... and also, like i know my english isn't that good cos i never liked english at skool and stuff, but i know what i want with my life and i know i want to go to WAAPA and learn to be a star. sharon is over at my place at the moment, and she reckons im gonna get in for sure. my dads friend rob has helped me arrange my two songs for the audition. I know i shouldn't tell people what im singing, but im doing "on my own" from le misrables and "all that jazz" from the movie Chicago. What do you think?
THanks so much and i hope i dont upset anyone else...
sally d.
xoxox
My mum always said that i'm a passive person with a heart of pure gold, and i know in my heart it is true, but like, I'm really a little cheesed off at you. why do you think i am trying to parroty this website and WAAPA? I never intended on getting in anyones way... i just wanted some help.... and also, like i know my english isn't that good cos i never liked english at skool and stuff, but i know what i want with my life and i know i want to go to WAAPA and learn to be a star. sharon is over at my place at the moment, and she reckons im gonna get in for sure. my dads friend rob has helped me arrange my two songs for the audition. I know i shouldn't tell people what im singing, but im doing "on my own" from le misrables and "all that jazz" from the movie Chicago. What do you think?
THanks so much and i hope i dont upset anyone else...
sally d.
xoxox
Walter PlingeSun, 23 Oct 2005, 01:02 am
Re: woops
keep the dignity of this website alive and dont respond seriously to this hoax.
Walter PlingeSun, 23 Oct 2005, 08:37 pm
Re: woops
Sounds like heaps of fun, why not think about "singing dance ten looks three" (tits and ass) and "all that jazz", they make a lovely pair and i think david and jenny are particulaly fond of them.
Walter PlingeTue, 25 Oct 2005, 06:44 am
Re: WAAPA
Hi!
I was in Certificate in 2002 and then went to Brent Street in Sydney before jetsetting off to London:)
I was in Certificate in 2002 and then went to Brent Street in Sydney before jetsetting off to London:)
Walter PlingeTue, 25 Oct 2005, 06:46 am
Re: WAAPA
I hadn't read any of the other msg's this person had posted so was just giving them the benefit of the doubt in case they really were that clueless - you've got to give some ppl a point in the right direction:)
Walter PlingeTue, 25 Oct 2005, 11:04 am
Re: woops
yeah that's a great idea, also why not change costumes between songs to show your range?
Chookas Sally!!
Chookas Sally!!
Walter PlingeTue, 25 Oct 2005, 11:48 am
Re: woops
your on the right track sally.
you go get em sister.
i think to stand out you should dye your hair bright green they would love that.
Manwell
you go get em sister.
i think to stand out you should dye your hair bright green they would love that.
Manwell
Walter PlingeTue, 25 Oct 2005, 09:28 pm
Re: WAAPA
umm they will care if u have ur script in front of u
u are expected to go in there knowing ur script like the back of your hand
what u are showing them, if u have ur script on the floor so u "dont forget your lines" is that i cant even remember a like 5 minute monologue and u have no confidence
trust me, u are competing with the best performers in Australia for about 15 places in one of the most prestigious performing courses in Australia.
i can assure u they wont be impressed.
u are expected to go in there knowing ur script like the back of your hand
what u are showing them, if u have ur script on the floor so u "dont forget your lines" is that i cant even remember a like 5 minute monologue and u have no confidence
trust me, u are competing with the best performers in Australia for about 15 places in one of the most prestigious performing courses in Australia.
i can assure u they wont be impressed.
crgwllmsTue, 25 Oct 2005, 10:10 pm
Re: Wocka Wocka WAAPA
Chloe Spalding wrote:
>
> umm they will care if u have ur script in front of u
> u are expected to go in there knowing ur script like the back
> of your hand
> what u are showing them, if u have ur script on the floor so
> u "dont forget your lines" is that i cant even remember a
> like 5 minute monologue and u have no confidence
> trust me, u are competing with the best performers in
> Australia for about 15 places in one of the most prestigious
> performing courses in Australia.
> i can assure u they wont be impressed.
I think it's been established that the post you are responding to was a parody.
Cheers
Craig
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> umm they will care if u have ur script in front of u
> u are expected to go in there knowing ur script like the back
> of your hand
> what u are showing them, if u have ur script on the floor so
> u "dont forget your lines" is that i cant even remember a
> like 5 minute monologue and u have no confidence
> trust me, u are competing with the best performers in
> Australia for about 15 places in one of the most prestigious
> performing courses in Australia.
> i can assure u they wont be impressed.
I think it's been established that the post you are responding to was a parody.
Cheers
Craig
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Walter PlingeWed, 26 Oct 2005, 01:13 am
Re: WAAPA
hey musicals fan!!!!
hope everything is working out for you in London and that you are well. Give my best to Sam and everyone else over there. may be visiting again in 2007. Are you coming home any time soon?
Sorry just recognised it was you and thought I'd give a quick post...nothing to do with the topic.
Luv suz
hope everything is working out for you in London and that you are well. Give my best to Sam and everyone else over there. may be visiting again in 2007. Are you coming home any time soon?
Sorry just recognised it was you and thought I'd give a quick post...nothing to do with the topic.
Luv suz
Walter PlingeThu, 27 Oct 2005, 06:09 am
Re: WAAPA
Hey!
Howz it going? All finished for the year?? Will say ho to Sam for you! I will be home for Xmas YAY!! I am going via Sydney and will be in Perth from 21st - 6th!! Would love to catch up!! Say hi to the waapa crew for me! xxxxx
Howz it going? All finished for the year?? Will say ho to Sam for you! I will be home for Xmas YAY!! I am going via Sydney and will be in Perth from 21st - 6th!! Would love to catch up!! Say hi to the waapa crew for me! xxxxx
Walter PlingeThu, 27 Oct 2005, 03:18 pm
Re: Wocka Wocka WAAPA
I agree. It's a shame that the only talent these people seem to have is to bitch, winge and waste on what is supposed to be an informative and user friendly forum. c'mon guuuuuuuuuuys!!! lets be sensible. you're ruining it for everyone else. you guys are so gay!!
Walter PlingeThu, 27 Oct 2005, 03:20 pm
Re: Wocka Wocka WAAPA
what kind of name is donkey prince? does that mean you're hung?
Walter PlingeThu, 27 Oct 2005, 03:22 pm
Re: Wocka Wocka WAAPA
Thats is really immature dannie. i'm not going to lower myself to your level by answering that .
Walter PlingeSat, 29 Oct 2005, 01:26 pm
Re: WAAPA
Hi,
okay I've been reading some of the previous posts and just throught I'd clarify that my questions about WAAPA audtions are serious!
Is it true that for music theatre courses the panel will never accept someone who is auditioning for the first time? Also is it true that although David King is a brilliant musician he tends to "look girls up and down, like they're there for his enjoyment" whilst they perform? I don't really care if he does I just wanna be prepared for it!
Any other advise is welcome.
Thanks,
Seraphim D
okay I've been reading some of the previous posts and just throught I'd clarify that my questions about WAAPA audtions are serious!
Is it true that for music theatre courses the panel will never accept someone who is auditioning for the first time? Also is it true that although David King is a brilliant musician he tends to "look girls up and down, like they're there for his enjoyment" whilst they perform? I don't really care if he does I just wanna be prepared for it!
Any other advise is welcome.
Thanks,
Seraphim D
Walter PlingeSun, 30 Oct 2005, 12:36 am
Re: WAAPA
Hahaha I've heard a few about David, but not that one. If he does, wear a skirt and hitch it up a little... cant hurt right, you'll prolly have to show more on stage anyway. Win, win!
Walter PlingeSun, 30 Oct 2005, 06:46 am
Re: WAAPA
Ha, ha yeah well as long as there isnt a casting couch eh?
What are you studying WAAPA Kid?
The person pretending to be "Sally D" is hilarious.
Anyway have a good one :)
What are you studying WAAPA Kid?
The person pretending to be "Sally D" is hilarious.
Anyway have a good one :)
Walter PlingeSun, 30 Oct 2005, 07:00 am
Re: WAAPA
Ha, ha this is a hoot, Sal (who ever you really are) you should consider flirting with the panel too and wearing a really low cut top and short skirt so as to impress the "judges" with your assets eh?
Sera D
Sera D
Walter PlingeMon, 31 Oct 2005, 01:57 am
Re: WAAPA
Im a classical muso. I'd love to do Music Theatre, but you wont catch me dancing unless I'm "lossened up" haha. Fun to play in though, so its all good.
Sera DTue, 1 Nov 2005, 04:20 pm
Re: WAAPA
Ohh my goodness if I were dignified enough I would have opted to be a classical musician. Please say you play either the cello or the piano. I love cello and piano music! Hey if I am accepted this year for next year's course we should catch up. You seem really nice WAAPA kid! I won't be accepted so its a bit of a pipe dream but hey theres always some minute possibility that all the good people will be sick and unable to attend their auditions and the panel will have to take me to make up numbers. Heh!
Anyway bye
Seraphim D
Anyway bye
Seraphim D
Walter PlingeWed, 2 Nov 2005, 11:31 am
Re: WAAPA
Hi Sera,
Thought i'd post a serious reply to your serious question. I was accepted into WAAPA on my first attempt , so no if it is your first time that does'nt mean you won't be considered or even accepted. Also i'm taking from your name that you are female so i don't think you need to worry bout david "looking you up and down"
All the best
SOM
YAG SI GNIK DIVAD
Thought i'd post a serious reply to your serious question. I was accepted into WAAPA on my first attempt , so no if it is your first time that does'nt mean you won't be considered or even accepted. Also i'm taking from your name that you are female so i don't think you need to worry bout david "looking you up and down"
All the best
SOM
YAG SI GNIK DIVAD
Walter PlingeThu, 3 Nov 2005, 12:04 am
Re: WAAPA
Hahaha well I cant 'play' anything thats playable, but how good I am at it can differ quite drastically haha. Wait I dont think I cant play Oboe or Bassoon, double fricken reeds, they just give me a head spin. Generally Im just a brass and piano kid. Good luck with the auditions!! Hopefully I'll see you round.
Sera DThu, 3 Nov 2005, 12:47 pm
Re: WAAPA
Hahahah, I used to play Oboe but I decided, that I refuse to compete with an instrument that will always get the better of me!
Yeah I hope my audition goes well too, thanks WAAPA kid!
Have a good one!!!
Seraphim D
Yeah I hope my audition goes well too, thanks WAAPA kid!
Have a good one!!!
Seraphim D
Sera DThu, 3 Nov 2005, 12:53 pm
Re: WAAPA
Ohh my goodness, David King is GAY??? Wow my gay-dar must be broken, 'cause I didn't pick it!
Thanks for replying SOM.... just out of interest how old were you when you applied?
Anyway thanks again
Seraphim D
Thanks for replying SOM.... just out of interest how old were you when you applied?
Anyway thanks again
Seraphim D
Sera DSat, 5 Nov 2005, 01:09 pm
Re: WAAPA
Wow, there's hope for me yet eh? I'm 17 and auditioning this year! Any advice would be greatly appreciated SOM. If you don't want to, thats ok too. I know I'm probably pushing it, but I really want to be in music theatre so I'll do anything!
Thanks again SOM :)
Thanks again SOM :)
Walter PlingeSat, 12 Nov 2005, 10:19 am
Re: WAAPA
i was just wondering wots the best way to present your sheet music and also the monolouge i am doing which is the touched by stephen lowe one i cannot find the play anywhere and id really like ot read it before i do the audition or at leats know what my charectors all about! i have looked everywhere possible and i cant find it anywhere, is it likely they will ask me somehting about the play, can anyone help me with it?
Walter PlingeSat, 12 Nov 2005, 02:08 pm
Re: WAAPA
Hi I'm interested in auditioning for music theatre at WAPPA for 2007... I've heard form a few people that a lot of drama schools don't usually take people untill their in their 20's. Is this true? I'm going to be 17 when I audition, so maybe I should not waste my time and just focus on improving untill I'm 20. Any answers would be great, and after reading all the other posts, I think I need to tell you this is a real post and not some ditzy hoax
Thanks, Steph
Thanks, Steph
Walter PlingeSun, 13 Nov 2005, 04:38 pm
Re: WAAPA
have you checked www.simplyscripts.com
also there are heaps of copies in the mount lawley ecu library. just sit in there and read it.
genreally if your sheet music is 4 pages or less, tape it together. otherwise put it in a plastic display folder. try not to present them in their original scores as the spine will be annoying.
also there are heaps of copies in the mount lawley ecu library. just sit in there and read it.
genreally if your sheet music is 4 pages or less, tape it together. otherwise put it in a plastic display folder. try not to present them in their original scores as the spine will be annoying.
Walter PlingeMon, 14 Nov 2005, 12:14 am
Re: WAAPA
In my personal opinion, auditioning at 17 wouldn't be a waste of time, because even if you don't get in, it's still experience.
Walter PlingeTue, 15 Nov 2005, 03:48 am
Re: WAAPA
does anyone know when u hear back about the certificate in MT? do they get callbacks 4 dance?
Walter PlingeTue, 15 Nov 2005, 08:59 am
Re: WAAPA
If you're applying for cert, you do your first audition, then your second audition, then within about a week you hear.
No dance audition required unless they;re considering you for BA
No dance audition required unless they;re considering you for BA
Walter PlingeTue, 15 Nov 2005, 10:29 pm
Re: WAAPA
Second audition, otherwise known as a call back.
If you're auditioning or called back just for certificate then you usually just do one of your songs from last time-they choose which and your monologue. If it's a call back for BA you tend to do both songs
If you're auditioning or called back just for certificate then you usually just do one of your songs from last time-they choose which and your monologue. If it's a call back for BA you tend to do both songs
Sera DWed, 16 Nov 2005, 07:52 am
Re: WAAPA
If you are called back for BA the auditioning also has a dance facet.
Walter PlingeWed, 16 Nov 2005, 09:19 am
Re: WAAPA
when do you know if you have a call back for certificate?
Walter PlingeWed, 16 Nov 2005, 01:57 pm
Re: WAAPA
Hi,
The pannel will let you know on the day of your audition wheather or not you have been invited for the call backs.
The pannel will let you know on the day of your audition wheather or not you have been invited for the call backs.
Walter PlingeWed, 16 Nov 2005, 11:05 pm
Re: WAAPA
You'll only get a certificate call back in Perth. If you audition anywhere else they use your initial audition. In Melbs and Sydey there are only 2 stages not three like they have here.
Chookas all!
Suz
Chookas all!
Suz
Sera DThu, 17 Nov 2005, 03:56 pm
Re: WAAPA
I'm really nervous about my audition next week. Can anybody give me some idea of what the panel ask you during your little interview bit???
Any help much appreciated
Thanks
Seraphim
Any help much appreciated
Thanks
Seraphim
Walter PlingeThu, 17 Nov 2005, 05:24 pm
Re: WAAPA
They could ask you anything. From my experience it is really random. Just a general chat really. Just make sure you come across as really nice. They are looking for people that they will want to work with for three years.
Walter PlingeThu, 17 Nov 2005, 06:04 pm
Re: WAAPA
They can ask a number of things. You can't really prepare for what they are going to ask you. They don't usually ask you about your experience as they can see what you've done as it's written in front of you. Howver, if there is something on your resume that really strikes them they might ask you about that. I can't remember what I was asked my audition so it couldn't have been too confounding.
Just be yourself and answer as honestly and as sincerely as possible.
Good luck!
Just be yourself and answer as honestly and as sincerely as possible.
Good luck!