<p>Hi Gabbadabbado-So sorry you had such a bad audition experience! Not sure if you were talking about PSU when you said you heard that 12 kids were cut from one class. If so, PSU typically has a class size of around 14. If they cut 12, they would only have 2 left. My D is currently a jr. in the program; they rarely make any cuts and only with a LOT of warnings and only if a student is just not making any effort. May be I misread that post, and if so, SORRY!</p>
<p>As for Katherine McPhee- Alwaysamom is absolutely correct that the story about BoCo is not true. She was offered a leading role in LA as she was getting ready to return to school, and decided at that point not to go back. We worked with her on that show and she decided there more opportunities here for her at that time.</p>
<p>It was just a rumor we heard on the audition tour- Iâm sure it was an exaggeration but I was just repeating what I heardâŠI donât want to make it sound like PSU is an awful school just that I knew from the audition experience that it wasnât the right one for me!</p>
<p>No problem at all- it is just that PSU rarely makes cuts to their BFA program. Occasionally kids may be put on probation, but the Staff works closely with them to get them back on track. So sorry the audition did not work out. Donât get discouraged as it sounds like you are still waiting to hear from a few schools, and like others have said, you only need one acceptance!!! This is definitely a tough time of year, waiting to hear from everyone! It can be frustrating when it seems like there is no rhyme or reason to this whole process. My fingers are crossed for you and everyone else here, Just donât stop trying- best wishes!</p>
<p>I had another rumor, similar, about Elon. I knew it was crazy. I think there are folks who like to sit in the green room and upset people with outrageous remarks. Even as a parent I heard crazy things. I certainly heard lots of boasts about fancy summer camps and pro jobs since age six. Both my D and I prefer to get to a quiet place by ourselves (independently) so she can focus and I can sort of relax. Try to avoid too much pre-audition chatter! Itâs rarely helpful.
My D would say when sheâs auditioning that she hardly knows whatâs going on in the room because she is so into her character, and her character cares not about the folks behind the desk. She hardly looks at those people. Maybe out of the corner of her eye, slightly. Sheâs had pretty good results so it may be something to think about, if you are keenly aware of every eyebrow twitch.</p>
<p>Everyone must keep in mind that a rejection is more about your not being right for that schoolâs program at this time. With select programs, spots are limited, and the school is auditioning to âcastâ their next class, much like theyâd cast a show. If youâre a 5â2" blond haired, blue eyed soprano âingenueâ, and theyâve already got one or two, chances are slim they need another one in their program for this year. Also, more and more students auditioning for these competitive programs are coming in very well prepared, many using coaches to help them choose their audition pieces (songs/cuts and monologues). My son has applied to 8 programs, varied in BFA/BA MT majors, and has been fortunate to have been accepted to 6 of 8 (heâs still waiting to hear from his last 2, 1 of which is his first choice). Heâs researched each of the schoolâs audition instructions, tailoring his audition pieces to each school. Heâs read at least a dozen plays, both contemporary and classic, until he found just the right pieces, and made sure they didnât appear on any schoolâs DO NOT DO list. There have been numerous students auditioning at schools with him with material that is overdone (at least 2 people in his same group had the same monologue or song AT EACH ONE of his auditions!) or not in their vocal range, or inappropriate for their age. Many schools will include guidelines and tell you not to sing certain songs, or anything from a show currently running (or even in the last 5 years) and yet students will ignore these directions. Iâm certainly not saying anyone here is guilty of this, but to emphasize that there is so much more to factor into the equation than talent alone. Itâs about knowing how to present yourself the best way possible so that you stand out from the crowd. You and 99 others may have a terrific belt, but how will you set yourself apart from everyone else at an audition to make the evaluators take notice? There is a school and a program for everyone. You just need to make sure you do everything you can to be prepared, choose your list carefully, and not take any rejections personally. This is the nature of the business you are planning to pursue, a bitter pill to swallow for sure. A thick skin is key to following your dream of Musical Theater. Good luck to allâŠyou will find the right âfitâ, or better yet, it will find you.</p>
<p>RE: McPhee As told to me by a couple members of the faculty.</p>
<p>She was a little bit of a diva, not very popular with the student body and was put on probation. She was not happy about being on probation, was personally miserable, put on a freshman 35 and decided to go home.</p>
<p>That being said, she obviously overcame a lot, worked hard and became the beautiful and talented singer she is today. Good for her.</p>
<p>I just want to repeat that every year people hear at the very last minute from schools they had practically given up on. And every year people get in off of wait lists to some great schools. AND every year a few people realize that they didnât understand the process going in, and decide to take a gap year to prepare and come back the next year and get in EVERYWHERE! </p>
<p>A rejection at a favorite school is not a personal reflection as to your talent or even necessarily an indication as to your future success. It is an opportunity to examine your priorities, your commitment and even possibly to refocus your energies on a school that might be a better fit for you. (Not a âlesserâ school, just a school that will fit your own unique temperament, talents and personality better)</p>
<p>thanks TracyâŠitâs a hard waiting game when you see so many kids accepted. We keep remembering she still has 5 to hear from, all on the top of her list</p>
<p>We felt the same way in the fall. D was doing almost all of her auditions at Unifieds and we kept watching all these acceptances roll in from schools where she was going to audition. It felt like all the slots were being filled already and there would be none left for her. It was so tough.</p>
<p>Then she had 3 auditions in the fall, two of which were not going to notify until February or March (one of them we still havenât heard from!) and the only one we heard back from was a rejection. That was SO hard. Knowing that the only feedback she had at ALL was a rejection, going into Unifieds. </p>
<p>This is just a very, very difficult process all around. No question. D has since been blessed with some great acceptances, including her top choice, so the pressure is definitely off, but we have come to learn that those rejections sting almost as much even after youâve been admitted to your top choice! </p>
<p>My hat is off to every one of these kids who has put himself out there to be judged by a panel of strangers. You have more courage than I will ever have and I salute you in every way!</p>
<p>Tracyvp i am in agreement. I personally would like to be able to sleep again. My daughter received two rejection letters. One from FSU and the other from Texas State. However, she is very fortunate as she has received two acceptances. One of those being her 2nd choice. Still waiting for the big big fish. My heart goes out to those who are waiting for one acceptance. Just keep thinking happy thoughts.</p>