<p>I want to major in musical theatre, but I'm extremely concerned about how under par I may be compared to the other guys auditioning. I discovered my passion for music and theatre a bit late. I didn't do much theatre until high school, and I just started voice lessons during my junior year of high school. I have been involved in several high school productions, as well as forensics. I am in my high school's show choir and I take private voice lessons. I don't have much theatre experience outside of my school because our town's civic theatre is not very good, and there have been creepy things with the faculty (one director turned out to be a pedophile). As my username suggests, I am scared crapless. I want honest opinions, do I sound underqualified?</p>
<p>Scared - don’t be - your situation is not unique. Sure there are many folks they have long resumes, attended summer camps and such - but the truth is - all that really matters is your audition (and at some programs an certain GPA and/or standardized test score). If you are a good singer, dancer and actor - you will be fine. In fact, if you do two out of three well, and show some potential in the third area - you will be fine. I do not know how well you perform in any area - but you won’t know if you are good enough unless you audition. Sounds like you are a guy - that helps - the numbers are on your side. Go for, prepare a good audition, and do not waste time or energy being worried about your resume. Best wishes.</p>
<p>First of all, your username is hilarious. But you have absolutely no reason to be scared! Going into auditions this past year I had just about the same amount of experience you had, but with a few more shows under my belt. I’m a girl, and I got into 3 fairly recognized an respected programs. I’m not saying that to brag at all, just to say that you don’t need to have a background of childhood stardom to get into a good school. Honestly, most schools want students who aren’t too experienced or “overly trained”, but ones who have a raw talent and instinct for their craft; kids that may not be polished, but have lots of POTENTIAL. Sure, you need to be very prepared and obviously knowledgable about the pieces you’re performing; but you don’t have to be perfect! Embrace the fact that you are a newbie, be honest with the auditors about it, and most importantly just be yourself. My best advice to you now is to select your audition pieces ASAP and know them like the back of your hand. Show them that the one thing you ARE capable of doing is committing to a character and representing it genuinely and truthfully.
Also, remember to have fun in your auditions; yes, it can be fun! It makes a world of difference, and you’ll be much more pleased with your results in the end.</p>