<p>My D moved in 2 weeks ago and is very happy. I am at the point now that I know she is where she is meant to be and I am not second guessing any of it or wishing for more options. I’m not questioning why didn’t she get in here instead of there. She’s happy and learning, is cast in her first show and getting to work with a guest choreographer from NYC and has had an alumni talk. She is in a program that wanted her and that she loves…so it all does work out.</p>
<p>Thanks for the update Broadway95. I believe that things always work out as they’re supposed to. I’m glad to get the confirmation from you that it really does!</p>
<p>Danielle, I’m sorry that you’re having to navigate this alone but I think you can see that CC will be of great help to you as you go along and everything will work out for you too!!</p>
<p>Piece of advice from one who has been there. My D’s audition coach told her that she should be able to sing her songs well on the sickest day of her life.</p>
<p>OK pushed back laughing date to May…check!</p>
<p>danielle- you are doing fantastic! You sound super organized and that is such a positive!</p>
<p>Its also good to know official transcripts wouldn’t hold up scheduling an audition, I assumed all paperwork had to be in!</p>
<p>And I am thrilled that this group isn’t listing their songs. No need to hear from the nay-sayers!!!</p>
<p>I have my songs together still working on some monologues, but I have the one for my pre-screen. My goal is to submit my pre-screens by the end of the month.</p>
<p>I have heard that some schools require the live audition material to be the same as the prescreen, though that sounds silly to me.</p>
<p>I have wondered that–if the schools would be annoyed if students used material that is on their prescreen videos or if was expected.</p>
<p>If they don’t say, ask!</p>
<p>Daniellececelia, you should make an appointment with your guidance counselor as soon as possible and talk about your deadlines. The counselors at my kids’ school were surprised that some of the Musical Theater programs had earlier deadlines than they were used to, or that the kids needed the applications submitted early so they could schedule auditions. </p>
<p>And be sure to be polite in how you phrase it . . . Don’t say, “You have to get my stuff done early!” Rather, say, “I know these Musical Theater program deadlines are different, so what do you need me to do so that we can meet these deadlines?” Make sure you thank the counselor for doing the unusual work that your apps might require.</p>
<p>The early deadlines also mean that you need to ask for your teacher letters right away, too. Again, be sure to be polite.</p>
<p>re: prescreens and live audition materials–I asked Otterbein (the only place my son did a prescreen) and Dr. John said you can do the same material again or repeat some of it–as I recall, the implication was that you should at least repeat ONE of the elements. My son was an acting applicant and did the same monologues for prescreen and live audition (and got in). Definitely check with the schools directly, though!</p>
<p>Ithaca is requiring a prescreen which is new this year. They do want to see the same material that’s in the prescreen live with the exception of the dance (MT auditions and new for this year also). </p>
<p>[Audition/Interview</a> Information & Requirements - Theatre Arts - School of Humanities and Sciences - Ithaca College](<a href=“School of Humanities and Sciences | Ithaca College”>School of Humanities and Sciences | Ithaca College)</p>
<p>I agree, check with the schools because I’ve seen a combination “must be the same” “at least one must be the same” and “Its OK but doesn’t have to be the same”. And why not it wouldn’t be a challenge any other way LOL</p>
<p>Do you think the schools get together and say “Let’s see, how can we make an already stressful process even MORE stressful?” GOODNESS!! There’s no wonder why I want to wish the year away! If it was next year, I would know that we’ve already done everything and all turned out well!!! HAAAAA!!!</p>
<p>GSOMTMom, once you get the schedule set and the applications in, you have this wonderful time of traveling with your child, spending lots of one on one time with them, seeing them tackle and mature during this difficult process. I promise you, this year will be one of the most precious times of your life! (All made easier for you bc you aren’t the one auditioning, of course) And it will turn out well. It is amazing how they end up just where they belong!</p>
<p>austinmt - such a good prospective on it. I’ve thought a few times already “I am so glad I am not the one actually standing there auditioning” all I have to do it hold any stuff he has LOL. Public speaking is something I REALLY do not enjoy and try as I might I can’t carry a tune in a bucket so singing in front of people was never even an option. I’m awe struck that my S has the confidence to pursue this. As much as I am not looking forward to driving around the east coast in the middle of winter…I know this is a time I will cherish.</p>
<p>We managed to hit every storm there was during auditions and I wouldn’t trade that time with my D for anything. Ironically, when we went to visit the school my D ended up attending it was the only time we had great weather there and back</p>
<p>I’m a single mom, so having to do EVERYTHING alone is what’s freaking me out and why I’m ready for time travel!! I didn’t realize there would be so much involved until I found CC. I’m happy for the info but I think I preferred being blissfully ignorant!!</p>
<p>You will do great GSOMTMom. My husband remained blissfully ignorant during the whole process and I am the only one that doesn’t make my D nervous during auditions because I quickly learned when she was young she wanted me in the building but not watching her audition(even when it was allowed when she was little). I am there to hold stuff, there for any freak out moments and for the hug at the end. My D and I travelled alone the whole time and you really will cherish it. I enjoyed every minute of it and savored it, knowing that when she left for college in the fall everything would change. It helped that transition immensely because I really got to know her as a young adult and was able to observe how mature she had grown and could really function in the world without me navigating stuff.</p>
<p>My S is a rising Junior… So, we are starting now for next year (plus have summer program auditions this year). Thought we had a good basis for song choices. Then, I looked at a list of shows coming to Bway in 2014… one of his best ballads is from one of those revival shows. Drat. Back to the drawing board?</p>