Junior Ensemble: 2024, Term 3 - Introduction to Auditions and Self-Tapes

Term 3, 2024 Module

Introduction to Auditions and Self-Tapes

This FREE eight-week course for high school students will teach the basics of preparing for auditions and recording self-tapes. Participants will learn how to analyse, interpret, memorise and prepare scripts for both in-person and video auditions from local industry facilitators Neda Taha and Nandika Nellicka.

Participants will graduate with a reel of self-tapes that can be used for submitting for acting roles. Additional outcomes include improved confidence, literacy, creativity, time management, industry knowledge and ability to give and receive feedback.

Timeline

Session 1 Introduction to Auditions and self-tapes	Tuesday 30 July, 4.30pm
Session 2 Script analysis, breakdown, performance and feedback	Tuesday 6 August, 4.30pm
Session 3 Live auditions prep	Tuesday 13 August, 4.30pm
Session 4 Mock live auditions	Tuesday 20 August, 4.30pm
Session 5 Self-tape	Tuesday 27 August, 4.30pm
Session 6 Self-tape	Tuesday 3 September, 4.30pm
Session 7 Open auditions	Tuesday 10 September, 4.30pm
Session 8 Showcase	Tuesday 17 September, 4.30pm

Outcome
Students will receive a showreel of self-tapes as well as a showcase to present their learnings.

Age
Students in Years 9-12 (or 14-18 years of age)

Cost
Free - Students must attend all eight sessions to complete the module.

Where
Fairfield School of Arts
19 Harris Street, Fairfield