<p>Kiddo did a campus visit at Penn State last month, and got some information on their callback system for on-campus auditions – apparently, if you are not called back at the end of the day, you can assume that’s a “thanks, but no thanks…good luck with your other schools”. Callback does not necessarily equal acceptance, but that you’re still in the running. She said she likes that system (here, before the whole process really gets going…) because it’s more concrete – you get to “no” or “maybe” that day. Saw that Unifieds will have dance only for callbacks.</p>
<p>Now, here’s the rub…it’s a LOOOOOONG way to Penn State (and more missed school, etc) to do an on-campus. She is seriously considering doing Unified auditions for them…but she’s a very strong dancer. Will they take her resume (listing a ton of dance along w/MT, etc.) into consideration as they’re planning callbacks? (I know – everybody’s crystal ball is a little cloudy today…)…or is she better schlepping to campus (when…how) to be assured to show those skills along with singing/acting?</p>
<p>Let me say though, that as a parent sitting and waiting (on campus audition), it’s heartbreaking as the kids come down from their auditions when they haven’t been asked to stay for an interview. As they put their coats on, everyone knows that it’s a “no”. Some cry, all are sad. Normally, “no’s” are in the privacy of your home as you’re reading a letter or an email! I’m not familiar with the PSU auditions at Unifieds, but on campus, the entire group of auditioners danced first (while Cary spoke to the parents). They were given a few minutes to change and then they auditioned one at a time with song and monologue. Current students are allowed to watch the auditions and the next person to audition is “on deck” in the room watching the person before them. When you leave the room you are either asked to stay for an interview…or not. I would estimate there were about 50 or 60 auditioning the day we were there and they asked 9 or 10 to stay.</p>
<p>yikes- the on campus audition sounds rough and as if it is very public if you don’t get a call-back. My D did all of her auditions at the LA Unifieds including Penn St. and there was a call -back for dance. I truly don’t know which way is best. I guess maybe a dancer might have a better chance at getting a call-back on campus, but then if the voice is not something Staff is looking for, the rejection will be in the privacy of ones home. </p>
<p>How strong is your daughter’s voice and her monologue skills?</p>
<p>My daughter auditioned in NYC and I don’t believe that there was anyway to tell who they were considering more seriously and who they weren’t. I must admit, some of it is now a blur. There was a dance audition for everyone and then the monologue, singing audition. My daughter was asked questions at the end of the M/S audition. The only way that she had any idea that the audition had gone well was that the auditioners asked the person at the table to give them a few minutes before she brought in the next candidate. My daughter happened to know this person and was told this was a good sign. Otherwise there was no way anyone else would know. Point Park on campus auditions were similar to the PSU on campus auditions. Out of 30-40 students auditioning from the morning only a few were asked to come back after lunch. It was immediate feed back.</p>