| ISWACT, my son also was attracted to a monologue from Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, but the drama teacher at his high school recommended against it--more, I think, because she felt that he didn't have time to prepare properly rather than the edginess of the material, but I don't know for sure. If it's a piece that you really like and can relate to, I hope that audition judges will appreciate that quality in your performance, whatever the actual content. (Disclaimer: I am another parent without theater experience or knowledge.)
ALL4FSU, the reason for no callbacks on the January date was indeed stated during the Q&A session, but we still regretted missing out on the December audition session (it seemed like "first choice" day). Various disheartening rumors and whispers floated about the room as we waited, but my son and I decided to just hope that you all wouldn't waste an afternoon on us for no reason! Also, having current BFA students in attendance helped a lot to clear up our questions and give us a better feel for the process. I very much appreciated that one of the young men initiated a conversation, since my son was pretty tense and probably would not have approached any of them otherwise.
BTW, to ISWACT and everyone else on their way to Unifieds in Chicago: best of luck to you all! Hope the experience is intense, exciting, rewarding, and not too exhausting. |