YOUR 2008 SUMMER
STARTS HERE!
 

 2008 SUMMER WORKSHOP AUDITIONS

Theatre Arts Center conducts interviews and auditions for each
student (ages 7-19) who is interested in joining the summer workshop.

This process is part of the professional experience and SPACE IS LIMITED.
There is no fee to audition. 

 

REQUEST AN AUDITION TODAY!  SPACES ARE FILLING FAST!

Instructions can be found below.


VIDEO AUDITIONS ACCEPTED FOR STUDENTS NOT IN THE NEW YORK METRO REGION. 
SEE DETAILS BELOW.

 

 

2008 AUDITION INFORMATION FOR LATE APPLICATIONS &

OUT OF TOWN APPLICANTS

 Queensborough Community College in Bayside, Queens
          

                

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING LATE APPLICATIONS FROM:

 

BOYS AGES 9-19 FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

 

TEENS AGES 13 - 19 FOR THE TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE

 

GIRLS AGES 9 & 10 FOR MUSICAL THEATRE (REQUIRES PRIOR DANCE CLASSES.)

 

LIMITED OPENINGS & WAIT LIST FOR GIRLS AGES 11-19 FOR MUSICAL THEATRE/DANCE

 

 

If you would like to audition for the 2008 Summer Workshops, please Email us with your name, age, a day and evening phone number and the Workshop that interests you.  In your email, include some information on your theatre, dance, and/or performing experience.  We will email you instructions on how to submit your audition by video/dvd.  (See below.) 

Only a few places remain.  Reply ASAP to be considered.


718-595-2905  or

Click here to request by email


OUT OF TOWN  &  LATE APPLICANT AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Out of town & Late Applicants auditioning for the Musical Theatre program must submit a video tape audition of a song (solo) and dance.  A clip of the auditioner dancing from a recital or other show would be fine.  Just pinpoint who to look for in the video if it is a group piece.

2. TEENS auditioning for the Drama/Acting Ensemble must submit a video clip of a one to two minute memorized Monologue.
(Teens who would like to be considered for either program, must submit a song, dance, and monologue.)

3.  All auditioners should speak on the video about their theatre and/or dance background and why they want to be accepted into our professional summer workshop.

4.  A recent photo/headshot and

5. A letter of recommendation from a Theatre Professional or Performing Arts Teacher is also helpful, but not required.
 
6.  Only VHS  or DVD is accepted.  You may also email a video clip in some cases.  Call or write for info.

7.  If you will be submitting a video audition, please email or call us at 718-595-2905 ASAP to let us know.  Leave us your name, address, age and a day and evening phone number.  We will email or fax the necessary forms to include with your submission.  Let us know your email or fax number when you call or write. 

Mail materials to:

 ROBERT LACONI & KRISTINE LEWIS
THEATRE ARTS CENTER
81-12 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, #604
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY  11372.

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO PREPARE for LIVE AUDITIONS:

 

 

 

* Musical Theatre applicants (ages 7 - 19) should prepared a short song, preferably from a Broadway Show
(Bring your music on CD or cassette tape.  A Cappella OK. ) 

* Be prepared to dance.  (Dress in Dance clothes and shoes or comfortable slacks and sneakers.)
 

* Teens auditioning for the Acting Ensemble (ages 13 - 19) should prepare a short 1-2 minute monologue (memorized).
* Teens who would like to be considered for either program should prepare a song, monologue, and be prepared to dance.  This will give you more chances of being accepted.

* Teens who would like to be considered for the Cabaret Company should indicate this at the audition and will be asked to attend a call back audition with a prepared song.