My audition for MT

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>I thought it might help if I posted what I went through for future hopefuls! </p>

<p>I went with the 2:00 audition for MT.
First we all gathered in the student lounge and waited. The director of admission came in and gave a little speech and checked us all in. We went into the dance studio, and first learned a ballet combo. It wasn’t to any song- just to an accompanist playing drums. After doing it a few times, he split us into two groups and we did the combo in those groups.
Then we got evaluated in groups of four. Once in the front row, and once in back. Some groups did it three times. After everyone had gone, we learned a jazz combo, and the same thing happened. After, the other accompanist came in and we had a vocal warm up.
Then we went around to a little lounge for students for singing and acting.
I was fifth on both lists, but I sang first.
I sang my soprano song first, and then my belting. The man was very very nice, and he asked me to sing my soprano sing a few more times. Then he tested my range. He didn’t test EVERYONE’S though.
And I want to warn you all. DON’T do something from a huge popular show and ALWAYS have a back up! One of the girls I talked to ran into a little trouble with that. When she told him what he was singing he said “Ugh, I’ve heard that so many times.”
So just keep in mind this was the man was was very nice to me saying this.
After I went in for my acting. I introduced myself and we confirmed my pieces. I did my dramatic monologue first, and almost immediately went into the comedic.
There was a little interview after. Nothing huge. The woman asked if I wanted to be considered for the straight acting studios, and asked why I wanted to go to Tisch.
I was done after that and left.
I left at about 5:30, so that’s about how long the entire process took.</p>

<p>If any future hopefuls or future auditioners for RD have any questions about the audition just ask!</p>

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<p>Kelryry, Thanks for posting your experience. I’m sure there are many upcoming auditioners who really appreciate your feedback. Also, it sounds like a pretty darn good audition. So, congratulations!</p>

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<p>Here’s hoping!
I hear back in December like everyone else.</p>

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<p>Did you hear yet? That helped a lot by the way, it’s always good to have an idea of what to expect.</p>

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<p>Hello! Did you stay in you dance clothes for your audition??</p>

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<p>Hi Amanda, My son auditioned last fall (ED) for MT. He chose to change into fresh attire after his dance audition: dress shoes, black dress pants, an open collar dress shirt and black vest. He just carried the garment bag in with him and said he would decide whether or not to change, depending on the situation. I think maybe it helped him mentally to switch gears for the singing/monologue/interview. (He just used a lot of extra deodorant, lol.) Clearly, the auditors gave him the time to do so. He said not all kids changed, but he was glad he did. I would say, bring an outfit along and see how it goes. Be prepared either way. Good luck and break legs at your audition!</p>

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<p>Yes, bring clothes to change into if you want. Recently, Chris, the admissions director, said “We are not evaluating your outfit.” It was sort of unexpected to us that the students would be allowed to change, however, as all the paperwork we received indicated that they would stay in one outfit the whole time. My D didn’t change and was perfectly happy. In her group she figured 2/3 did change. We were glad to have a break from schlepping the dress. Note to newbies- this is an NYU “thing.” Don’t expect this casual attitude concerning attire at many of your other auditions.</p>