Audition Feedback? - Page 3

early_college · 03-02-2009, 10:13 AM

Do they tell people to sing at all these auditons even if it's just acting? I am a terrible singer, so does that effect it a lot? I don't know if I would ever audition for CMU, but I'm just intrested to know. I'm more of a film actor anyways.

soozievt · 03-02-2009, 11:08 AM

Those auditioning for acting do not sing at the CMU auditions. But if you are auditioning for MT, you are also considered for Acting. There are many who are in the acting program who are also singers and cast in the musicals.

early_college · 03-02-2009, 11:38 AM

I just asked that, because someone said they were asked to sing at their CMU audition.

MTgrlsmom · 03-02-2009, 12:28 PM

Actually, and I don't mean to confuse the issue, but rather clarify some of what has been discussed, a friend of my D, who auditioned for Acting last year, was indeed asked to sing. Although she later received an acceptance from CMU (for Acting) I don't think that her singing (she is not really singer) had much bearing on anything, but she is a very talented actress. We also know of other people, who auditioned for Acting, and were not asked to sing. In other words, be prepared, but don't read into things one way or the other.

soozievt · 03-02-2009, 12:31 PM

Sorry if I was misleading. I meant that singing is not part of the audition requirements you prepare in advance for the Acting program. But as you say, an acting applicant may be asked to sing, and a few acting programs do that such as Purchase. I think the singing in those situations is a cappella.

MamaBear · 03-02-2009, 12:44 PM

My D's friend thought he had a great audition this year but he was only seen by Kaf and not "passed along" to Barbara...do you think that means it's the end of the road for him? (Just wondering aloud as obviously he will know the answer in a few weeks along with everyone else.)

early_college · 03-02-2009, 12:52 PM

I really don't know Mama Bear. It can mean they already made their decision, good or or bad. Does the singing have any effect in those programs which it's required. Do they just want to hear if you can sing good?

Bird7887 · 03-02-2009, 01:11 PM

MamaBear, I talked to a few of my friends that go there as well as one of the past students running the auditions. They both told me that sometimes it is a good thing to get passed along and something it is not (meaning the one auditor didn't see much so wants to see if the other does). According to my friends that attend and the past student I talked to, there are kids accepted each year that did not get passed on to see more than one judge for each area. Sometimes they just saw what they needed to see and you have to stay positive in your feelings. If you think/know the audition went well then ride those good feelings until you find out. It's hard to not try to dig in the what was said to you by the auditor or what your vibe was from them. But honestly, we have no idea, we just have to stay positive! Best of luck to your D's friend.

early_college, singing does have an effect in this program if it is for MT. It does not mean you are in or out for acting and not everyone in acting gets asked to sing, I'm not going to in to the reasons why they do or don't because a few people have already answered this question on this post and on others. If you are auditioning for ACTING then prepare and be ready for your acting audition and don't worry about having to sing, if they ask you just sing a song you know to the best of your ability. You do not want to go into these auditions worrying about something that probably won't even happen.

MTgrlsmom · 03-02-2009, 01:21 PM

early-college - for MT you most definitely should be able to sing. In fact, highly competitive and smaller sized programs such as CMU can afford to be quite "picky" and are looking to chose boys and girls that are strong actors, singers and dancers for their MT programs. Other programs will likely look for potential, but a pre-requisite is that you are still strong in 2 out of the 3 components that make up MT (acting/singing/dancing).

MamaBear - my advise would be to not read into anything until the "verdict is out". Over the past few years there have also been plenty of people 'passed around', who did not get in etc.

early_college · 03-02-2009, 01:30 PM

Thanks Bird. I was talking about the acting programs which require singing. I guess it doesn't have a huge effect on it.

MamaBear · 03-02-2009, 02:39 PM

Thanks, I'll let him know as he felt great about the time in the room but began second guessing when others said they saw other auditors as well.

2Bornot2B67 · 03-11-2009, 04:50 PM

FYI I'm on my mom's account...

That EXACT thing happened to me at my chicago unifieds audition (i think it was the second day) and I'm blonde and caucasian as well. We probably had the same woman...she flipped through other peoples headshots and completely ignored my performance. Your post definately made me feel better.

TheaterBoyATA1 · 03-26-2009, 01:12 PM

hey guys, im Frankie
I had my CMU audition on the 25th of January in New York City, and I think it went really well. I just want some opinions on him it's accurate for me to say that, and maybe some of your feelings about it. I went to the audition, and i sang two songs for one of the male professors. I think he liked me. After singing my two songs, he had me sing a third song (probably because my other two songs were very belty, and it was in a small room). I chose something more laid back, and he seemed to really enjoy it.
I was then called to my acting audition with Barbara Mackenzie Wood, and after my two monologues (which i think went great), she asked me to do a third monologue, so i did another one, which was a good contract from the other two. She began directing me as i did the third one, and we got through it fine, and i think i did everything she told me to correctly. She then told me to sing again, which i found so surprising. I sang my laid back song for her because that's what she said she wanted. She shook my hand, and told me I did a great job.
She told me to then go to the other acting director, whose name was Ms. Warman. I went to her, and the second i walked in the room, I loved her. She was so wonderful, and so nice to me. She looked at my sheet and told me to perform the same three monologues in the exact same order that I did for Ms. Wood. I did my three monologues, just as good as i did the first time. Afterwards, her and I sat down with each other and talked for a good five minutes. She asked me questions, and why i wanted to go to Carnegie Mellon, and i responded as natural as i was able to. it was easy to talk to her, i felt. We were joking about the dance audition, cause im not the best dancer in the world, but she said not to worry about it. Anyway, she then said, "you have so much potential, and you seem willing to work." and all i said was, yes, i am. And she gave me this big smile, and shook my hand and i left.
I went to my dance audition, and i didn't find it too difficult, i got through it just fine.
so please, let me know what you all think!!!!

NotMamaRose · 03-26-2009, 01:30 PM

Frankie, it sounds as if you had a very good audition at CMU. It's always a good sign when they spent time with you and move you from room to room.

Of course, the only thing that matters is what CMU's auditors thought, and I guess if you don't know that already, you will very soon. I am sure their letters are going out in the very near future, if they have not already. Good luck!

TheaterBoyATA1 · 03-27-2009, 12:25 PM

thanks notmamarose,
You never know what they are thinking at the auditions. i got into emerson for musical theater, and it was probably the worst audition in my life. I'm just waiting for CMU, and if i dont get in, Emerson is a great plan b. but still...
I really want to get into cmu, ugh. I wish now i would had done terribly at the audition so i wasn't thinking i had some chance so i wouldn't think about getting my letter. ugh! haha