http://talk.collegeconfidential.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:15:22 GMT vBulletin 30 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://talk.collegeconfidential.com http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/813833-mpulse-summer.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:09:18 GMT Just wondering if anyone knows whether in-person auditions tend to increase the odds of acceptance in the summer acting consortium over the DVD submission. We live in Kansas City, but could use FF miles and hotel points to go up to Ann Arbor if it would make a difference. My son is really interested in this program. Thanks. Just wondering if anyone knows whether in-person auditions tend to increase the odds of acceptance in the summer acting consortium over the DVD submission. We live in Kansas City, but could use FF miles and hotel points to go up to Ann Arbor if it would make a difference. My son is really interested in this program.

Thanks. ]]> Theater/Drama Majors Momom2-313300 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/813833-mpulse-summer.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/813526-headshots.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:49 GMT My son will be auditioning soon for BFA programs and will need to provide headshots. I understand that color headshots are the norm these days. I have a couple of questions: how many should he bring to each audition (i.e. does each auditioner get one or is one per audition sufficient)? What information should be on the headshots (i.e. name on the front and physical statistics on the back -- height, weight, etc.)? Thanks. My son will be auditioning soon for BFA programs and will need to provide headshots. I understand that color headshots are the norm these days. I have a couple of questions: how many should he bring to each audition (i.e. does each auditioner get one or is one per audition sufficient)? What information should be on the headshots (i.e. name on the front and physical statistics on the back -- height, weight, etc.)? Thanks. ]]> Theater/Drama Majors WellMeaningDad-200601 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/813526-headshots.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/812560-1st-post-several-questions.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:33:57 GMT Hi all. These forums are excellent. I'm finding plenty to obssess about here! ;o)

My son is a hs freshman who is absolutely in love with acting and has firmly decided that this is what he wants to do with his life. Neither my husband or I know the first thing about theatre or acting training. Moreover, we live in Kansas City and I am not getting the impression from the boards that we have the access to training that several other locales do.

I am also a researcher and can't help myself from diving in and finding out as much as possible to get him started on the right track and maximize his opportunities given he may be handicapped by living in the midwest.

So, I have assembled quite a portfolio of books as recommended in various threads. But, I have several questions on his behalf:

1. We hope he is getting an early enough start to be competitive when he applies to college. We have looked into some of the summer institutes - how important are they? How competitive are they? How much will it count against him if he has to audition via DVD? How likely as a freshman (will be an upcoming sophomore next summer) will he be to get a slot?

2. What can he do around our area to maximmize his competitive edge and learning? There is an excellent theatre program at his hs and he is taking full advantage of it. But should he be looking toward the community playhouses instead?

3. He is also involved in modeling. Should we mention some of his work in his resume? Right now it's only been print ads.

4. He is very interested in eventually acting in action movies. Does anyone have any experience with this line? He has been engaged in mixed martial arts since he was 5 and is quite good, but we're not sure how to play this up, or if it is really relevant to anyone.

Thanks for you help! ]]> Theater/Drama Majors Momom2-313300 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/812560-1st-post-several-questions.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/812552-using-chair-auditions.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:59 GMT So, here's the thing: one of my monologues is taken from a scene in which my character is quite obviously seated. The monologue makes sense sitting or standing, but I much prefer the latter. Is it okay to take it out of context in terms of staging, or do I need to sit? ]]> Theater/Drama Majors theatregeek2010-265312 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/812552-using-chair-auditions.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/812082-theatre-europe.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:37:02 GMT I know about RADA, Lippa, etc, but are there any reputable theatre BA-esque programs in Europe, preferably France, England, or Italy? I want to be able to study other subjects but have a focus in theatre similar to a BA. Thanks! I know about RADA, Lippa, etc, but are there any reputable theatre BA-esque programs in Europe, preferably France, England, or Italy? I want to be able to study other subjects but have a focus in theatre similar to a BA. Thanks! ]]> Theater/Drama Majors peggysue-211905 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/812082-theatre-europe.html