<p>My D is going to FTC's (Florida Theatre Conference) in a few weeks with her school where she will get a 90 second audition time slot for a variety of participating colleges. SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) auditions professionals for a variety of Southern Regional and Professional Theatre's as well.
Unlike "Unified's" you present your 90 seconds (any combination of song(s)/monologues) for the entire panel at one time and then hope you get "called back".
Does anyone have any information or experience with this type of audition and how important the call backs are? I don't think they are in lieu of the formal audition for any school although I thought I heard one year a male student get an offer from Point Park from his FTC audition. If you don't get called back, does an "X" go somewhere on your file that can negatively affect your official audition? I would really appreciate any feedback...</p>
<p>This sounds a lot like the audition being held in Las Vegas that was discussed in the Unifieds thread. I am interested in any thoughts as well.</p>
<p>I can't say for certainty, but I doubt if there is an "X" that goes in your file that would negatively affect an official audition. However, if you don't get a callback from some of your target schools, I would take that as a sign that they were not impressed with your audition, and consider whether you may need to select different material that would showcase your talents better, or reexamine your list of schools.</p>
<p>My son did that last year. He had one admission with scholarship from that audition. He had a number of call backs. Some of his friends also had call backs to schools that ultimately accepted them after a formal audition. When we spoke to the people from the various schools and they said that even some of the kids they are interested in don't necessarily get call backs if they are convinced that they are strong candidates. They want to encourage some of the kids who might not otherwise apply to do so, as well as to see some of the kids who are more borderline and want to get a better idea. I don't think there is anything negative about the audition, but you should be well prepared to put your best foot forward. This is also a good opportunity to gain some experience. My son had only auditioned at his high school up until the college auditions, and he definitely got stronger as the season went on. In retrospect, we should have put the more important auditions (to him) in the middle instead of at the beginning, although he is very happy where he is. The only thing I am not happy about is he is at the most expensive school on his list, but thems the breaks.</p>
<p>We attend a similar conference in VA. It is certainly worth participating in.</p>
<p>For JMU Musical Theatre, the audition does not replace the on campus audition. We do call people back, however, to encourage them to come to campus for an audition in January. For JMU Theatre the audition can replace the on campus audition.</p>
<p>I am sure that each school approaches the auditions differently in terms of recruiting, but it certainly cannot hurt to go. Break a Leg! It is a great way to be seen by a number of schools, and to talk with representatives of the various schools.</p>
<p>impalanut,</p>
<p>LOL! I feel your pain... Our D is at one of her most expensive choices as well, but she is very happy! I just don't get to do things like eat out as much, and our Netflix account is VERY active, as is my library card!!!!!</p>
<p>Does anyone know why at some state screening auditions there is a separate day for out-of-staters? Are their different criteria? Different panel of judges? Just curious.</p>
<p>I think that would depend on the state. In VA... which is the screening location for most of the northeast all of the students are mixed it together and the same judges evaluate all students who screen.</p>
<p>Pohsmom:
We (FSU) will be at the FTC auditions. Those will not substitute for the on-campus auditions. This is for two reasons: because 90 seconds is not enough upon which to base an admissions decision, and also at FSU everyone is seen by a panel of at least 4-6 people before any decisions are made. That is not possible at FTC.
For the BFA Acting program, we will call back some of the FTC auditioners and invite them to campus to perform for all of the performance faculty.
We will call back some of the Music Theatre candidates, but they still must participate in the on-campus auditions to be admitted to the program. FTC does not allow for a dance call which is a component of the on-campus process.</p>
<p>I can also promise you that there is no "X" that goes in your file to negatively affect your official audition. Those auditions fly by so fast, it's all we can do to keep up with the ones we do call back. We also realize that the FTC environment isn't necessarily conducive to showcasing ones best performance. I'd advise your daughter to have a good time with it - it's really great for audition experience. If she has any questions, please stop by. I'll be in the exhibit hall for part of the time.</p>
<p>Michele</p>
<p>Pohsmom:</p>
<p>Everything Michelle said about Florida State is applicable to Otterbein as well. We attend FTC to answer questions about our program and to encourage students to audition for us on campus and at the Unifieds.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the great input. I think this will be a good first audition now that she realizes the stakes aren't quite as high as her official auditions. I think that is why her school director takes his Seniors to FTC's. The number one advice I'm hearing from everyone is tell her to "just have fun".</p>
<p>Has anyone gotten SETC audition number yet?</p>
<p>My D attends a school in the Northeast. Is there an audition in her area like the SETC in the Southeast? We live in the Southeast and have had a number of friends audition at SETC but can't seem to find anything in her area like that. Thanks for any information.</p>
<p>Do you mean for college students and professionals auditioning for summer and year round theatre work, or do you mean for hs students to audition for college theatre programs? For college students and professionals auditioning for work there are the new england theatre conference (NETC) auditions right outside of Boston, and the strawhat auditions right in nyc. These both occur in the spring and the application deadlines are fast approaching.
For hs students, I think NETC may hold hs auditions allowing hs seniors to audition for college theatre programs at their fall convention. I think some individual states also may hold hs theatre conferences where students can audition for colleges.</p>
<p>titl, There is the NETC (Northeast Theatre onference) it is the same parent organization and has similar auditions. It is not as big an event, both in size and scope as SETC - but there are auditions to attend. This may have already been covered - but here is some other stuff. You audition in 90 seconds - it is a very rigid controlled format - colleges that send their students rehearse the format ahead of time. When you audition there are many producers, agents, schools in the room. You are informed of who wants to see you at callbacks. Callbacks are typically held in individual hotel rooms in the convention hotel (this would be for summer/ professional jobs). Colleges might ask to see you at a dance audition, some colleges might tell you that they would like to see audition for them at their school or on their audition tour, some other colleges might accept you on the basis of your SETC audition. Dance auditions are also a big call with many folks dancing and many folks evaluating. There is a way to audition if you are not from the South - check the website. Most students hAVE to audition in their state festival in order to be able to audition at SETC. In addition to auditions, and information booths from many colleges ( including program not located in the South) - there are tons of classes, seminars and workshops to attend. Many of these are taught by various faculty from the colleges - it is a way to get a taste of those schools and instructors. There are so many other things that happen - design tech stuff, productions to see, employers, commercial vendors - it is a great event. Any way, hope some of this helped someone.</p>
<p>We just returned from SETC and my D got a lot out of being there. She participated in the junior auditions. It was a great opportunity to visit with so many colleges all in one location. If you are thinking about going in 2010 (early I know!) I would encourage you to register as soon as the process opens. This year that was in October. She had a low audition number so was in the first audition group Saturday morning. She got callback info quickly so was able to go visit with reps from most of those programs when it was still "quiet" in the expo area so she got lots of one-on-one time.</p>