Theatre Performance Audition Requirements

The Theatre Performance Pathway is looking for students who have a passion for acting and musical theatre. 

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To apply to the CPMA Theatre Performance pathway:

Please complete an audition video. Your video should be recent (within one month of submission) and must include the following components. Your video should not exceed 5 minutes in length.

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Video Introduction

1. ​In your video, please introduce yourself.  Include:

• Your first and last name

• The grade you will be entering in the Fall

• Why do you want to attend CPMA?

          

   2. Answer the following questions:

• What theatre experiences have you had so far?  This can be plays or musicals!

• What is your favorite piece of theatre that you have seen?  This can be a play, a musical, or even a movie!

• Why do you enjoy theatre?

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   3. Perform a monologue and/or song!

• Perform (1) monologue  (What is a monologue?  A monologue is a long speech by one person in a play or movie during a conversation.)

  • Introduce your monologue before you begin. Include the title of the play, and the character you will be playing.

  • The monologue should be from a play if possible, between 1 to 2 minutes and age appropriate.

 

• You may also perform (1) song with accompaniment - live or digital. 

  • Make sure you are louder than your accompaniment.​

  • Your chosen song should be age appropriate.

  • The song you sing should be 45 to 60 seconds long.

  • Musical Theatre selections are preferable, but not mandatory.

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If you do not have an idea for a song - select something you already know and love.  For example, songs from Disney musical films, or from the popular mainstream.​

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For your audition:

• Have the camera on your eyeline.​

• Once you begin, look slightly above or off to the left or right of the camera.

(A few monologues have been provided if you do not already have something prepared.  See YouTube for background music track.

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MONOLOGUE LIST

 

​Students will be evaluated individually.  Areas of assessment will include:

• ​Craftsmanship

• Personal Expression

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION

Please upload your video to a Google Drive or DropBox Folder.  Ensure the settings on your folder are set so that "Anyone with the Link" can view the contents.

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