College Audition Workshop for Parents & Teens
Two workshops at once designed for parents & teens
planning to pursue a BA or BFA in Theatre Arts
at colleges & conservatories
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE WORKSHOP?
Anyone who hopes to be accepted into a college program in the performing arts. The process of applying to these programs is complex and daunting. With an increased number of applicants having higher levels of training and preparedness, the competition is such that most programs are accepting less than 5% of applicants. Let Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy provide you with inside tips for success.
WHO WILL LEAD THE WORKSHOP?
Lisa Mitchell, owner and principal of Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy and parent of high school senior who recently auditioned for 12 theatre programs, is teaming up with Jeffrey Childs, one of Portland’s top musical directors (Broadway Rose, Portland Center Stage, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Staged!) and previous instructor at Chico State’s Musical Theatre degree program.
Lisa will speak with parents about ALL ASPECTS of the application, prescreen, on campus, unified, and call back auditions. She will share her personal experience of successfully taking her daughter through these auditions nationwide, including 3 years of researching the college theatre audition process, how they organized themselves during her daughter’s junior year in high school and the process that they went through during the senior year of applications and auditions.
Jeffrey will work in a separate room with the students on their vocal selections to ensure the choices they are considering best showcase their voice and meet the required criteria. Jeffrey will also make suggestions of other songs to add to their repertoire, coach the students on how best to “act” their song and sell themselves in the audition room.
Lisa will speak with parents about ALL ASPECTS of the application, prescreen, on campus, unified, and call back auditions. She will share her personal experience of successfully taking her daughter through these auditions nationwide, including 3 years of researching the college theatre audition process, how they organized themselves during her daughter’s junior year in high school and the process that they went through during the senior year of applications and auditions.
Jeffrey will work in a separate room with the students on their vocal selections to ensure the choices they are considering best showcase their voice and meet the required criteria. Jeffrey will also make suggestions of other songs to add to their repertoire, coach the students on how best to “act” their song and sell themselves in the audition room.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP?
- Budgeting, Hidden Costs & Money Saving Tips
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Strategies for Success
- Everything You to Need to Know About Unified Auditions & Callbacks
- On Campus Auditions
- Dance Auditions
- Selling Yourself in the Room
- Creating Pre-Screen Auditions
- How to Stay Organized Throughout the Process
- Meet Requirements & Deadlines
- Letters of Reference
- Headshots & Resumes
- Song & Monologue Choices
- Preparing Tracks & Sheet Music
- Timeline for Senior Year Auditions
- Best Coaches in Portland & Why One is Needed
- What to Wear or NOT to Wear
- Questions Likely Asked by Auditors
- Types of Auditions & Expectations
- Early Action/Early Decision vs Regular Admission
- Choosing & Scheduling Auditions
- Safety Schools
- Q & A until ALL Questions are Answered
DETAILS FOR THE WORKSHOP
DATE & TIME: Sunday, May 15, from 4:30-7:00pm
VENUE: 17979 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
PRICE: $100 per family
$50 for additional teen in same household taking part in vocal workshop
$50 for Freshman or younger who choose to attend the parent info meeting only and not take part in vocal workshop.
LIMIT: 12 students MAX
VENUE: 17979 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
PRICE: $100 per family
$50 for additional teen in same household taking part in vocal workshop
$50 for Freshman or younger who choose to attend the parent info meeting only and not take part in vocal workshop.
LIMIT: 12 students MAX