JUNIOR COLLEGE
PERFORMANCE & Tech SHOWCASE
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WATCH THESE VIDEOS to help prepare for your in person scholarship audition/interview
(designed specifically for the Sr Scholarships, but it is the same for Jr. Showcase)...
for PERFORMANCE for TECHNICAL
(designed specifically for the Sr Scholarships, but it is the same for Jr. Showcase)...
for PERFORMANCE for TECHNICAL
JUNIOR COLLEGE SHOWCASE
Due Nov 9th
The Junior College Showcase program is designed for junior students to be able to showcase themselves for colleges. This will not replace a formal college audition, but it does give students a chance to get themselves seen by the colleges and universities participating in our conference. These colleges and universities may then ask to see students at conference or further follow up.
To participate, students must be High School Juniors, inducted Thespians and members of an active troupe. There is a $10 per person non refundable fee.
(there is no limit to the number of students that can register from each troupe)
Students will complete their data information and make payment through the OpenWater online software. The actual audition will be in person at the PA Conference.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be Juniors and members of an active troupe.
PERFORMANCE AUDITION INFO (TECH INFO SCROLL DOWN)
choose one option...
1. ACTING - Perform 2 one-minute contrasting monologues.
or 2. MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform one two-minute vocal selection.
or 3. COMBINED ACTING/MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform two pieces for a total time limit of up to two minutes: one acting and one vocal.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that your TOTAL performance time is 2 minutes.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Students will need to bring their recorded accompaniment with them. We will supply a bluetooth speaker and have someone there to help you make the connection. Your accompaniment must be edited so that it is trimmed down to the time limit and is ready to have someone press play (no searching through a song to start within in and no having to stop the song at certain point). If you think you will have problems connecting to a blue tooth speaker, bring your own speaker.
Performance Tips:
§ Begin with an introductory slate: just your name (no school affiliation please) and titles of selections being performed.
§ Avoid selections with dialects, accents, or any classical material if not trained in those areas.
§ Show your range -- choose selections that showcase different aspects of your skill.
§ Selections should demonstrate your best work.
§ Highlight your ability to create a dynamic character
§ Choose a piece that allows you to tell a story -- shape, subtext, and resonance are important.
§ Rehearse your full audition, including your transition between pieces.
§ While your slate does not count toward your 2 minutes, you should still rehearse what you plan to say.
§ Remember to consider your blocking and physicality in addition to your text work.
§ Don't forget facial expressions!
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]
Due Nov 9th
The Junior College Showcase program is designed for junior students to be able to showcase themselves for colleges. This will not replace a formal college audition, but it does give students a chance to get themselves seen by the colleges and universities participating in our conference. These colleges and universities may then ask to see students at conference or further follow up.
To participate, students must be High School Juniors, inducted Thespians and members of an active troupe. There is a $10 per person non refundable fee.
(there is no limit to the number of students that can register from each troupe)
Students will complete their data information and make payment through the OpenWater online software. The actual audition will be in person at the PA Conference.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be Juniors and members of an active troupe.
PERFORMANCE AUDITION INFO (TECH INFO SCROLL DOWN)
choose one option...
1. ACTING - Perform 2 one-minute contrasting monologues.
or 2. MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform one two-minute vocal selection.
or 3. COMBINED ACTING/MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform two pieces for a total time limit of up to two minutes: one acting and one vocal.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that your TOTAL performance time is 2 minutes.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Students will need to bring their recorded accompaniment with them. We will supply a bluetooth speaker and have someone there to help you make the connection. Your accompaniment must be edited so that it is trimmed down to the time limit and is ready to have someone press play (no searching through a song to start within in and no having to stop the song at certain point). If you think you will have problems connecting to a blue tooth speaker, bring your own speaker.
Performance Tips:
§ Begin with an introductory slate: just your name (no school affiliation please) and titles of selections being performed.
§ Avoid selections with dialects, accents, or any classical material if not trained in those areas.
§ Show your range -- choose selections that showcase different aspects of your skill.
§ Selections should demonstrate your best work.
§ Highlight your ability to create a dynamic character
§ Choose a piece that allows you to tell a story -- shape, subtext, and resonance are important.
§ Rehearse your full audition, including your transition between pieces.
§ While your slate does not count toward your 2 minutes, you should still rehearse what you plan to say.
§ Remember to consider your blocking and physicality in addition to your text work.
§ Don't forget facial expressions!
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]
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TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- Technical Theatre applicants should present a technical portfolio that best illustrates their area(s) of expertise. Each student will have 5 minutes for their presentation. This presentation will be in person. You may chose to use a physical or digital portfolio. No presentation technology will be provided. (You must bring whatever you need for your presentation.)
- Technical portfolio presentations should be rehearsed ahead of time. You will be given a signal when you are at 4 minutes and 45 seconds and will be stopped at the five minute mark to begin the question and answer section of the interview.
- Students should focus their portfolios and presentations on the work that they are responsible for and/or completed. Showing proof of their own contributions to their school programs and their development as they worked as technicians should be the focus of the scholarship audition
- There will be a 5 minute Q & A with the judges after the portfolio presentation.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Tech Portfolio questions? Here is a link to info on how to build and present a design and production portfolio. Another article can be found here.
Problems/issues we see -
1. Disorganized portfolios that have no focus.
2. Students who have NOT prepared their presentations to be in the time limit and rambled on about nothing or who spent the whole time on the first two pages of their portfolio and neglected the rest. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION.
3. Students who present work that THEY DID NOT DO.
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]
- Technical Theatre applicants should present a technical portfolio that best illustrates their area(s) of expertise. Each student will have 5 minutes for their presentation. This presentation will be in person. You may chose to use a physical or digital portfolio. No presentation technology will be provided. (You must bring whatever you need for your presentation.)
- Technical portfolio presentations should be rehearsed ahead of time. You will be given a signal when you are at 4 minutes and 45 seconds and will be stopped at the five minute mark to begin the question and answer section of the interview.
- Students should focus their portfolios and presentations on the work that they are responsible for and/or completed. Showing proof of their own contributions to their school programs and their development as they worked as technicians should be the focus of the scholarship audition
- There will be a 5 minute Q & A with the judges after the portfolio presentation.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Tech Portfolio questions? Here is a link to info on how to build and present a design and production portfolio. Another article can be found here.
Problems/issues we see -
1. Disorganized portfolios that have no focus.
2. Students who have NOT prepared their presentations to be in the time limit and rambled on about nothing or who spent the whole time on the first two pages of their portfolio and neglected the rest. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION.
3. Students who present work that THEY DID NOT DO.
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]