AUDITION DATES

3RD STREET LOCATION  YADA  8115 W 3RD ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90048	STUDIO CITY LOCATION YADA 12745 VENTURA BLVD. STUDIO CITY, CA 91604
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 22 TIME:12PM-7PM AUDITION SIGN-UP: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=clqdkwbab&oeidk=a07ejso84eg7ba5cd10	DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 23 TIME: 12PM-7PM AUDITION SIGN-UP: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=clqdkwbab&oeidk=a07ejso84h409796669
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 TIME: 12PM-7PM AUDITION SIGN-UP: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=clqdkwbab&oeidk=a07ejso84fxfa437cbf	DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 TIME: 12PM-7PM AUDITION SIGN-UP: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=clqdkwbab&oeidk=a07ejso84gjd919333c

AUDITION MATERIALS

32 BARS (1 minute 30 seconds) OF A MUSICAL THEATER SONG

• Students should come with properly notated sheet music for the accompanist in the correct key (a "pop" song or any song not from a musical theater stage production may only be used if a second musical theater song has been prepared).

• Please do not choose a song that you have already performed in a YADA show. For example, if you played Annie in ANNIE, you should not sing “Tomorrow” but you could sing “Little Girls.”

• Acting counts during the singing audition! Students should have a clear idea of who they are singing to, and what they want. Directors will ask you these questions, be prepared to answer them!  

• Students without sheet music or with only pre-recorded accompaniment will NOT be allowed to audition.  In these cases students will be required to reschedule an audition once they are properly prepared. NO EXCEPTIONS!

A 1 MINUTE, MEMORIZED, AGE APPROPRIATE MONOLOGUE:

• Monologues can be found in plays, musicals, or online. YADA no longer allows original monologues to be written at home, as this would not be permitted in a professional audition setting. Similarly, poems or song lyrics are not considered appropriate for use as monologues.  See to the left for resources.

• Be prepared for a re-direct! This is when the directors will give you a note about your performance and ask you to try again doing something differently. Students who are flexible and can take direction are more likely to be accepted to the level.

DANCE AUDITION:

• Students should be prepared to participate in a live dance audition. The choreography will be presented the day of the audition. 
• Please read the timeslot you are choosing carefully, dance auditions will be held in a group- you may be doing your dance audition before or after your singing audition. 
• Students will be assessed on their willingness to participate, how well they pick up the routine, and how they execute the techniques taught. Proper attire is expected. 
• Students should be able to move freely, without restrictions, in their outfit. Proper shoes, such as ballet, jazz or tennis shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back and off of the face.

INTERVIEW:

In your audition there will be a short interview, please be prepared to tell the panel why you feel you are ready to move to Jr. Master or Master level and what you hope to gain from the class.

RESOURCES:

SHEET MUSIC:

• http://www.musicnotes.com/
• http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/

MONOLOGUES:

• http://www.stageagent.com/browse/monologues/kids
• http://www.youthactors.com/monologues.html
• http://www.monologuearchive.com/children.html

PRIVATE AUDITION PREP LESSONS:

We strongly recommend that students receive coaching for this audition, either at YADA or with an outside coach. Coaching sessions can be used to help choose material, work specifically on a monologue, song, picking up choreography, or to just hear what your sheet music sounds like with the accompanist. If you would like extra help prepping for the audition, please fill out the private lesson form HERE and be sure to bring your materials (song & monologue) to your lesson.

If you have any further questions or need help with anything, please email yadakids@gmail.com or call us at 323-655-9232.