Phase 1: Recorded submission and performance CV
Recorded submission
You will need to upload a recorded submission of:
- One prepared monologue
- A movement exercise
- A video response to the question “Why do you want to train to be an actor and what does acting mean to you?”
Your audition videos must be unlisted YouTube videos or Vimeo links. The URLs for each audition video are to be included on your audition submission form and your video links must be set to public viewing (no passwords required for access).
Monologue
The monologue needs to be:
- From a modern play (after 1950)
- Only from a published play; preferably theatre, not film
- Should last no longer than two minutes
Suggestions of material could come from these writers: Patricia Cornelius, Suzie Miller, Andrew Bovell, Declan Greene, Michael Gow, Joanna Murray-Smith, Meyne Watt, Nakkiah Lui, Alana Valentine, David Williamson, and Yve Blake.
Movement exercise
For the movement exercise, you will need to create and upload a movement piece that demonstrates non-verbal physical storytelling following this brief:
- You walk into an empty space.
- You find an object.
- Create a mood with your body in response to the object.
- Exit the space, you may leave the object or take it with you.
- You need to demonstrate two contrasting moods; the one you enter with and the one you exit with.
Note: This should be one continuous long shot with no editing, close ups, or special effects. The transformation should be in your body and in your breath. The piece should last no longer than one minute.
Video Response
Record your response to the question “Why do you want to train to be an actor and what does acting mean to you?”
Your response should be no longer than two minutes.
Performance CV
You will need to include a link to a completed copy of the Performance CV in your audition submission form.
Please note: applicants must provide ALL required Phase 1 audition elements by 31 August 2023 to be considered for Phase 2.
Depending on your recorded audition, you may be asked to return for Phase 2.
Phase 2: Workshop
The Phase 2 workshop will be conducted in person during audition week and cover the following:
Acting
You will present your monologue from Phase 1 as well as a contrasting monologue. Your contrasting monologue can be modern or a classical speech (that was written prior to 1950, selected from the Shakespeare era, Jacobean, Greek, Roman or Restoration, or early Australian Drama). The length must be up two minutes. You will be stopped if you go over the time limit.
Improvisation
Through solo and group play, your improvisation skills will be explored.
Voice
Your spoken voice will be considered during the performance of your acting pieces.
Sight reading
This will be provided in the workshop.