<p>Was the dance auditor's name David Wainstreet, perhaps? He often works as a guest choreographer at SU </p>
<p>It sounds like you had a great audition at SU ... thanks so much for sharing.</p>
<p>Do you remember (approximately) how many students were auditioning overall and possibly, what the break-down was between Acting and MT?</p>
<p>Best of luck to you!!!</p>
<p>My d. auditioned for UArts yesterday. The kids were asked to do 16 bars of a song and one monologue. They then waited to see if they would have a callback. I believe they called back 8 people. My daughter was then asked to do her 2 songs during the callback and the 2 monologues. After the audition, she was invited to the head of the departments office where he asked her if she would consider the writing and directing program. I am not sure if other kids were interviewed after by this gentleman. Her friend went last and he was not interviewed. Although she probably won't get the MT acceptance, she was happy he took the time to miss another callback and speak with her.</p>
<p>racmom, kudos to your daughter on the callback at UArts! My D auditioned last year for UArts on 12/1 and they didn't have callbacks, per se. The kids all danced together (I think there were around 60 MTs that day) and then changed and waited to be called to do their monologues. She did her monologue in front of one man (a British guy whose specialty was/is Shakespeare) and then waited some more and did her two songs for a few people in another room. They wanted to hear more, so she ended up doing another 32 bar cut. They then talked to her about the colleges on her list and whether UArts was near or at the top of her favorite programs. It was a very pleasant experience. But then again, every single encounter she and I had with UArts was positive. (We visited during her junior year to see a show.) </p>
<p>One great thing about UArts is that they oftentimes send kids their admissions decisions in a few weeks' time, so there is generally not a lot of waiting around. </p>
<p>Best wishes to your D as she continues on her journey through auditions.</p>
<p>SO does Uarts have callbacks??</p>
<p>I also auditioned at Uarts yesterday and received all callback as well. It was a shock to all auditionees, as they didn't tell us there would be a callback in any letters we had previously received. But yes, I believe they are doing this callback system for the remainder of the auditions! I had an awesome experience at UArts, and it is definitely my first choice school! We were told we would get our letters before Christmas. Fingers crossed!! </p>
<p>And Racmom-- I had a chance to talk with your daughter! She is a sweetheart! Plus, I loved her dress! :-)</p>
<p>Yes, it was a nice audition, but as I said, this year they have callbacks that very day. There were about 30 kids yesterday 8 were called back. If you weren't called back for the dance audition and to sing and do the monologues again for a panel, you were done and knew right there you were not going to get an acceptance. I'm not sure which of the kids got in from yesterday, but my daughter doesn't think it was her as the guy who interviewed my daughter was asking her about the writing and directing and felt it may be a better fit for her. He said she had a lovely voice and she said they laughed during the comedic monologue, but she didn't feel they liked the dramatic monologue. In fact, this is now the second school to ask her to try the dramatic monologue in a different way. She is thinking of changing this one for the next audition. Thanks for the good wishes, I think it is going to be a long winter!</p>
<p>It seemed to be a nice day -- for the kids called back. I imagine it was a downer for the kids who sang 16 bars and did one monologue. How did you know which one my daughter was? Yes, it is a cute dress. Good luck to you. It seems like a nice school.</p>
<p>Racmom-- your D came back in the room where we were sitting and she was telling us about the writing and directing program that they talked to her about.</p>
<p>Oh, I see! Did they tell anyone right there? I know when the dance kids were coming out some of them said they had gotten an acceptance. Did everyone get a chance to do an interview? Her friend said he was toward the end and didn't get an interview.</p>
<p>As far as I know, no one was told on the spot. Not everyone did an interview either. I know a few were asked some random questions about themselves, but there was no formal interview. For example, they asked one girl what her goals were, and they asked me if I could read music. Good luck to your daughter! no matter what happens, I'm sure she'll end up at the right place!</p>
<p>Is there a call back for Uarts? What should I expect?</p>
<p>tinysinger, apparently the answer is now "Yes, University of the Arts" has added in callbacks this year. </p>
<p>As I said, last year (at least at the Dec. 1 audition, which was the school's first on-campus audition that season) there were no callbacks. Everyone danced together first and then kids waited to be called to act and then to sing. There was no interview (at least for my kid, who is the only one I can speak for/about, based on what she told me), but the auditors did ask her about her experiences at CMU Precollege and some of the stuff on her resume and, finally, about whether UArts was high on her list of schools. (UArts, like other schools, asks auditioners -- or, they did last year, at least -- to list some of the other programs to which they were applying.) </p>
<p>Though it sure stinks for those who don't get a callback, at least they know immediately that they are not in the running and don't have to wonder and worry and wait. (It's the same way at Juilliard.)</p>
<p>Its still a group dance call right?</p>
<p>It is also the same way on campus at PSU. Much like the real world of professional auditions. I would hope these applicants see the process in that vein as opposed to "it stinks for those who don't get a callback..." because just like one is not always the right look or type for a professional call one is not always right for every school. As importantly, every school is not the RIGHT SCHOOL for the applicant, who should remember that he or she should be interviewing and scrutininzing each school just as the school is doing to the applicant. Hope this helps. Remember: each applicant can, in the end, only attend one school. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THIS AUDITION SEASON! May you land at a school you love. ;')</p>
<p>tinysinger-- the dance call is for those who are called back. So in yesterday's case, there were 8 of us at the dance call. It's pretty much all jazz and not terribly difficult. It's challenging, but there is definitely room to show personality if you don't get all the steps right!</p>
<p>Racmom
I think we met and my S is the friend your daughter mentioned. He went last and was was asked to do expand his monologue by doing it in several different ways. He enjoyed the experience and said the panel was very positive and friendly. Although there was no separate interview they did spend time asking him questions about his schools, teachers who had an influence, goals, etc. The experience was overall very positive. However, my S was not prepared for only doing a cut and one monologue before a call back so that was somewhat intensive. Luckily, he did receive a call back. I felt badly for those who did not and were surprised by the format (as was my S). I guess this is a good lesson in that these kids need to be prepared for anything. Feel free to PM me for more information. Best of luck to your talented daughter.</p>
<p>WAIT, so there is officially a callback for MT auditions now? I thought that some UArts person posted this year that there are not any callbacks.</p>
<p>So if you don't get a callback you aren't in?</p>
<p>Just wanted to clarify something in my previous post. :)</p>
<p>I never meant to imply that "it stinks" when schools decide to do callbacks. Not at all! I understand completely that auditors from certain programs find that having callbacks is an effective way to help them choose a class. (It's the same way, as ttmom points out, in the real world.) </p>
<p>Still, I am sure that when you yourself are the one not being called back, well, it's not a happy moment! It hurts, and that is understandable. No kid (no matter how seasoned or professional) goes into an audition situation not really caring if he or she is chosen. Every kid who walks into an audition wants to be selected, for sure! :) </p>
<p>But yes, callbacks (and sometimes, not being called back) are part of the whole musical theater/acting business, so they are something that need to be dealt with and accepted. </p>
<p>As ttmom says (she is a wise woman!) musical theater programs are not one-size-fits-all, and that means that some really talented kids won't get callbacks at every single school. </p>
<p>Hope I was more clear this time. Best wishes, everyone, as you continue on this process.</p>
<p>knarfy -- the dance instructor you met at the Syracuse is probably David Wanstreet. He is, in fact, not a guest choreographer, but on the faculty as head of the MT dance department. He choreographs and directs many of the musicals -- his last effort was Steel Pier in October. He has an impressive background, with many B'way shows to his credit, and he is one of my D's favorite instructors -- she's a junior at Syracuse.</p>