Centre Stage School of the Arts – Audition Guidelines

In order to maintain a high standard, actors must audition for OnStage! and Theatre Workshop courses. The aim of the audition is to determine a student’s level of commitment rather than talent, so a well prepared audition is essential. It should also be noted that if an auditionee is accepted on the course there must be a high level of commitment and attendance.

All auditionees must attend at the appointed time with at least one parent for a briefing and an overview of the course. Please wear loose clothing that is easy to move in.

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OnStage! (Acting) – 8 to 12 years old

Actors must prepare a dramatic monologue of their own choice no more than four minutes in length. The monologues must be performed from memory and should include any moves or actions appropriate to the piece. The actors might also be re-directed or asked to improvise; no preparation is necessary for this part of the audition. See below for suggested monologues.

OnStage! (Musical Theatre) – 8 to 12 years old

1. A dramatic monologue of their own choice no more than four minutes in length. The monologues must be performed from memory and should include any moves or actions appropriate to the piece. The actors might also be re-directed or asked to improvise; no preparation is necessary for this part of the audition. See below for suggested monologues

2. A song. Ideally the song should be drawn from a musical theatre show and can accompanied by a backing track (optional). Alternatively, any song will do that shows your voice off well, we suggest you avoid contemporary R & B.

Suggested Monologues for OnStage!

Boys

1. George’s Marvellous Medicine – George
2. James and the Giant Peach – James
3. Witches – Boy
4. Toad of Toad Hall – Mole
5. Wizziwig – Wizziwig

Girls

1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Violet
2. Invisible Friends – Zara
3. The Demon Headmaster – Dinah
4. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – Lucy
5. Wizziwig – Wizziwig

Theatre Workshop (Acting) – 13+ years old and upwards 

Actors must prepare a dramatic monologue of their own choice no more than three minutes in length. The monologues must be performed from memory and should include any moves or actions appropriate to the piece.
The actors might also be re-directed or asked to improvise; no preparation is necessary for this part of the audition. After the audition, actors should be prepared to stay for the morning and attend the classes. See below for suggested monologues.

Theatre Workshop (Musical Theatre) – 13+ years old and upwards 

1. A dramatic monologue of their own choice no more than three minutes in length. The monologues must be performed from memory and should include any moves or actions appropriate to the piece.
The actors might also be re-directed or asked to improvise; no preparation is necessary for this part of the audition. See below for suggested monologues

2. A song. Ideally the song should be drawn from a musical theatre show and can accompanied by a backing track (optional). Alternatively, any song will do that shows your voice off well, we suggest you avoid contemporary R & B.

3. The actors will be taught a simple dance routine, no preparation necessary.

After the audition, actors should be prepared to stay for the morning and attend the classes.

Suggested Monologues for Theatre Workshop.

Boys

1. Eclipse – Midnight
2. Oliver Twist – Dodger
3. P’Tang Yang Kipperbang – Alan

Girls

1. Eclipse – Tulip
2. The Siege – Gaby
3. The Power of the Dog – Lisa