What is so good about WAAPA!!!

Thu, 8 Dec 2005, 01:16 am

Walter Plinge59 posts in thread

Can i ask why there is so much fuss over getting into WAAPA.....?
Is it really the be all and end all of our insudtry?
Opinions.......!!!!

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Walter PlingeMon, 4 Sept 2006, 01:33 pm

me again

Thank you! :-)so you think that one of the best courses of action would be to, this year get involved with some theatre work and gain some more experience and then go for it. i didnt know that you could audition more than once...

LabrugMon, 4 Sept 2006, 01:45 pm

Indeed

Experience is good. What they tend to look for is untrained talent but not RAW talent as such. Getting a little experience under your belt either through theatrical participation or attending alternative courses is a good idea. Even consider the WAAPA Certificate or Evening Courses which would also give a slight insight into the WAAPA Mentality.

I've known people who have auditioned for several years without success, then on their 4th or 5th attempt have been accepted. It's a reflection of the industry, never give up but don't pin your hopes. Give yourself the freedom to pick and choose.

Dixi

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer who can also sing
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director

http://au.geocities.com/labrug

Walter PlingeMon, 4 Sept 2006, 02:08 pm

one other thing

does anyone have any advice for my sister who is 12 is looking for somewhere to start acting i didnt do much until i got to secondary school so what should she do until she go's to secondary school? I cant really help her.

LabrugMon, 4 Sept 2006, 02:16 pm

Extra-curricula

There are plenty of external Drama Schools that work out of school hours, plus you can always sign up with a local theatre company. There's plenty around and no doubt there will be one ot two near where you live, where-ever that be.

Dixi

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer who can also sing
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director

http://au.geocities.com/labrug

Walter PlingeMon, 4 Sept 2006, 03:40 pm

thanks :-)

thank you. I will take your advice and get some experience...after all like you said they dont normally take students straight after high school. Thank you again :-)

Walter PlingeThu, 7 Sept 2006, 10:43 am

Hi,I am currently in yr

Hi, I am currently in yr 11, in perth, and really would like to do MT BA at waapa wen i leave skool.....i have studied singing nearly all my life, including a lot of drama etc. However I stopped taking dance lessons quite a few years ago. I have recently goten abck into doin amatur musicals this year, and am doing some dancing, however am not teh best dancer in the world. Although i can pick rhythm and basic steps etc. Im sure with time ill get better. Just wondering if anyone knows if you do need a lot of dance training for the BA course, or if they allow basic dance skills, and give you the teaching and training at the academy (THE GREAT ACADEMY). I really look forward to talking to mroe of you MT fans, esp. waapa students (CHARITY...HAha...woud really like to know your real name so i can see who you played in the awsome musicals this year). Anyway if anyone knows anything about the level of dance you need, or any other info, if you could please let me know. Thanks awsum people! Ben

Walter PlingeThu, 7 Sept 2006, 01:34 pm

You should be right you

You should be right you dont have to be the best dancer to get in There are a number of levels the students are in for dance classes eg beginners, int and advanced. You need the voice first then an acting ability basically if you can sell yourself in those two areas you should be ok

RaveThu, 7 Sept 2006, 01:39 pm

Age and maturity

Hum your age may be a problem though. They like you to have more 'worldly experience' first. however, having said that, who knows, they have been some young ones. There are a couple straight out of school in the certif course, I would try for that first, then progress. Well, tick both boxes on the application and see what happens.

Walter PlingeThu, 7 Sept 2006, 10:53 pm

Thanx heeps guys for ya

Thanx heeps guys for ya comments!!...arnt musical theatre ppl just awsum!! lol....yer i know the age is something, and they want that little bit of maturity, but hey, can only keep trying every year!!......i major in singing which is probably in favour for me, and then acting. Who knows!

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