Affectionately known as South Africa’s “Fame School’ for the
performing arts, The Waterfront Theatre College from Cape Town comes to Durban
to hold auditions for their next intake of students on September 20, 2018.
The tertiary college has quickly earned a reputation for
creating the ‘triple threat’, producing talents that can sing, dance and act.
Founded by South African Theatre TV legends Keith Galloway and Delia Sainsbury
in 1992, The Waterfront Theatre College offers a unique opportunity to study
varied aspects of the performing arts under one roof.
A four-year training programme is offered with a combination
of singing, dancing and acting. The programme is principally vocational with a
strong emphasis on developing the skill-set relevant to a successful career in
either performing or teaching, or both.
As a conservatoire of the arts, The Waterfront Theatre
College’s programme is rooted in practice and aligned to global trends in the
performing arts. All the staff are internationally, and nationally trained
teachers who offer a wealth of practical experience relevant to the ever
evolving nature of the performing arts industry.
“Our intimate environment and personal investment in each
student ensure that individual needs are supported and personal goals aligned
to future objectives.” said Delia Sainsbury, Founder and Managing Director.
An audition fee of R400 is payable prior to audition (phone
Mary for details – see below)
DRAMA
-Monologue (approx. 3mins) the auditionee should have a
knowledge of the play, playwright and monologue in context.
-Poem of own choice (approx. 1 min)
Both pieces must be performed from memory; text supplied and
well presented.
-Sight-reading and an improvisation will be given.
-A song must be performed either with backing track (no
vocals) or with pianist (the College can provide a pianist, please advise in
advance) or unaccompanied
DANCE
-You will be required to perform two dances of contrasting
style at your highest level of training.
Good recordings must be provided on a CD only.
-Deliver a prepared reading from any book of your choice
(approx 1 min). Bring the text with
you. Perform a song of your own choice,
which may be done unaccompanied.
-Write an essay on one of the following subjects:
-Biography on any famous dancer
-Why have you chosen dance as a professional career
-What other aspects of the performing arts interest you
MUSICAL THEATRE
Perform 2 songs of your own choice in contrasting
style. One song must show movement.
You may use non-vocal backing track; pianist accompaniment
(the College can provide a pianist, please advise in advance) or unaccompanied
-A prepared monologue (approx 1 min) of your choice – please
bring text.
-Write an essay on one of the following subjects: your
favourite musical; your favourite singer or your favourite composer
Please dress appropriately and bring water, refreshments and
towel.
The auditions will take place at the Durban Actors Studio on
September 20, 2018.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the auditions
process, or to book a slot, should contact Mary on marymwts@gmail.com or phone
021 418 4600 or visit www.waterfronttheatreschool.co.za
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