<p>mom2them, I will definitely keep posting on here if I end up going to UA. I’m still waiting on James Madison University, mainly because I only auditioned for these two! I know it was really risky, but I’m going to double major (need a BA) and auditioning for 10-12 schools seems insane and expensive. But then again what I did was sort of insane too.</p>
<p>But in regards to UA, I can tell you this (and how the audition day went)- I was very suprised when I auditioned. I came in not knowing exactly what to expect, but once introductions were over, a graduate student (not MT, but still very good) performed a song, followed by two senior MT students performing a duet from Italian Straw Hat. I was very impressed by the talent displayed on stage. I also learned that Raphael Crystal had been a part of starting Ball State’s MT Program, which, to my knowledge, is well known and regarded.</p>
<p>In terms of the audition day, it was long. We were divided into two groups for MT and sent off. My group hung around and did a few acting warm-ups. We then warmed up vocally and sang both of our audition songs for some of the faculty (2 at a table with a student, Mr. Crystal on piano) and they chose which song they would like us to sing with our monologue. And just so you know, DO NOT BE SCARED. Mr. Crystal was absolutely amazing at sight reading my audition pieces, one of which was I’m Calm from Forum (the other No More from Into the Woods). Some MT students then led us on a tour around campus. When we were done with that we presented our monologue and song to the faculty again. Afterwards we went to the dance call. If your D has any dance experience, or picks up quickly on choreography like me, she shouldn’t have that much of a problem. We danced to Ease on Down the Road from The Wiz, and more than anything they looked for potential. This whole process, registration to the end of dance call, was from about 11 am to 7 pm. They provided us with some things to eat and drink and we had a lot of down time. The atmosphere was friendly, and no one was secluded or cut throat.</p>
<p>The one thing that probably stuck the most with me was the dance instructor telling me that Alabama’s program may be a BA, but it is run like a BFA, which definitely comforted me. I still need to look into some aspects of the program, but overall it seems like a very legit program. And once again, I will continue to post if I end up going! This school really should be discussed more, it appears very under-rated!</p>