Applications will be through the auditioning process which includes an audition, interview and a Maths and English assessment. They aim for students that attend audition days to have an enjoyable experience as they sample the atmosphere and energy of MEPA Academy. Setting aside the fact that this is a live audition for entry to the academy, they want visitors and prospective students to feel welcome, safe and confident to explore the day and all the fun and excitement that this brings.
The audition experience is a full day that follows a timetable:
1. Welcome from the Principal and a member of the Senior Management Team
2. Academic assessments in English and Maths
3. A selection of workshop classes from Jazz, Ballet, commercial Dance and Musical Theatre
4. Individual auditions for Acting, Singing and Dance
5. An opportunity if desired by the student, to demonstrate any skills in Music / playing of an instrument
Students are required to prepare the following:
Acting:
- A monologue of between 1-2 minutes in length
- Singing
- A song of between 1-2 minutes in length
Dance:
- A solo dance in any style of approximately 2 minutes in length
- Students do have the choice to demonstrate any music skills should they wish to
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