I have a BFA for Musical Theatre audition coming up this weekend and I couldn't be more nervous cause I've never had intense dance training. I can do basic choreo but I have no idea what they're wanting. I'm excited for my songs though- Just Arrived(Copacabana) and I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady). Just worried about hitting the high note for the 2nd one :/ whyyyyy is this so stressful?!?!
+4567brianna Hey there! 💕 Dance call intensity varies from school to school- check this out for helpful tips: th-cam.com/video/LDupC9a5C_I/w-d-xo.html also, here's a playlist with advice/explanation on every part of the college audition process: th-cam.com/play/PLQT9aHBtN_y-XuDqpU1Y81EJQYleRHvmw.html break a leg!! 🎉💕🎭
+Reagan shook Hey Reagan! 💕 For a few reasons, mainly to remain impartial, I don't disclose exactly where I live/studied. But I can tell you that I had to make some decisions at some point involving Ithaca, Otterbein, Hartt, Montclair, Rider, Texas State, Oklahoma, Roosevelt, Shenandoah Conservatory, Millikin, and Utah 😊
Your college videos have helped me SO much! I'm going to be auditioning for some schools come February and now I feel like I at least kind of know what I'm doing 😂
@ Francesca S. - For whatever reason, I can't find your comment anymore but to answer your question: I actually transferred out of my college (I'll be talking a bit about that process in an upcoming video!). It was a great school, just not the right fit for me 😊
Hi Katherine! I'm a huge fan of you and this channel. I am a very curious sophomore in high school who is trying to find out more about the college theatre community. My main question is when do you apply for schools and auditions?
Hey AnnaJo! Thank you so much, you're too sweet! 💕💕 I talked more about it in this video, so definitely take a look :) th-cam.com/video/vaE-ArrXYw0/w-d-xo.html&list=PLQT9aHBtN_y-XuDqpU1Y81EJQYleRHvmw Try to have your applications in by August/September, audition sign ups can happen anywhere between September-January, it all depends on the school. Get an audition slot as early as possible-- A lot of people this year waited too late :/ (Do your application super early because most of the time, you can't schedule an audition time until your app is in)
Giirrrl I thought I was done with college auditions, now that I'm in my last year of my BFA... but an MFA may be on the horizon?? And ALL your college audition videos suit the MFA audition process, too!
+Wynnie M omg godbless&break a leg. Everyone says it's insane, but incredibly rewarding. Much love!! 💕 (And happy to hear they pull double duty--a good refresher of the BFA days! 😂)
Hey Katherine, this was such a great, helpful video so thank you so much for uploading this! You're pretty much one of my favorite people, you're incredible and your videos have helped me a lot so thanks! I've got loads of theater related stuff going on right now- nearly time for tech week for the musical I'm performing in and I've got an audition for Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz in early January and your videos really help me to not feel so stressed.
michaela Like, ensemble in a show for a musical theatre resume? Totally fine--if the show/company producing is prestigious or if you need to add extra experience onto your resume 💕
Could someone explain to me what is un up-tempo song, because I'm auditioning in a year and I need to prepare that kind. Sorry if I sound dumb, but in my country it's not a common term:)
+Mariya Bencheva hey there! A song can be classified as one of two basic tempos--You have uptempo (which would be like "Many a New Day" from OKLAHOMA or "Satisfied" from HAMILTON) and you have a ballad ( which would be like "Hello Young Lovers" from THE KING AND I or "Whispering" from SPRING AWAKENING). If you're auditioning next year, I would highly recommend checking out this playlist--it's got tons of info and advice for the college audition process: th-cam.com/play/PLQT9aHBtN_y-XuDqpU1Y81EJQYleRHvmw.html
jazmin gonzales What I heard is that they try to keep hints to getting your part low. The judges out here are super sweet, they want surprises! oof maybe i live in a smol city-
i’m very late, but the judges are trained not to make any faces during your audition because it may hint to your getting the part or not getting the part.
Hi Katherine! I love your videos but I wanted to ask a quick question. I applied to Pace in late November with the intention of finding out if I had been accepted or not in January so I could create my pre-screen then. Since I didn't get a letter I assumed I had been rejected, until I just got one literally TODAY. I have five days to put together a pre-screen (which is 2 32 bars, a contemporary monologue and a dance solo) which I have prepared already. The thing that I'm worried about is that in all the emails they send out and on their website they to try to hold off from sending in late January or February . I'm not really sure if I should even do the prescreen since it's so late, but I wanted to hear your advice😊 Thank you so much!!!!
+Maddy Rasmussen Hey Maddy! 💕 Congrats on your Pace callback-- I think there's a slight typo so I'm a bit confused by your question, haha. If it's still within the pre-screen deadline, send it in 😊
This is so exciting. I'm watching all your college audition series but I'm a junior in high school so it's not quite time for me to use them yet. I have my first college tour on the 2nd of January! I'm so excited. I know they're going to ask if I have questions... I plan get a degree in Theatre and English (don't know which will be my major and which will be my minor) and then teach! I'm going to get my MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree online my first or second year of teaching. I'm not sure what questions I should be asking about the theatre program but I know that even if it's my minor it's going to be a huge part of my life. Any recommendations? (Even if it seems very "well duh, she's going to already know that," like.... I'm kinda terrified so I might be missing some obvious things lol)
+Jordan Smith Hey Jordan!! 😊 that's awesome! If you haven't checked it out already, watch this--I lay out all of my top questions in it 💕 th-cam.com/video/kAG27siSEEk/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I'm making a very last minute decision to apply to some schools for MT as a transfer student. Do you know how receptive schools are to transfer students? What advice would you give to someone thinking to transfer to a BFA MT program?
+Faith Jones hey Faith! 💕 interesting question! Different schools have different opinions/availability. Some schools love transfers- they're a bit more mature and have more life experience and professional experience--which can make them stronger performers. Some schools don't love transfers since they want to mold their actors from the ground up. It's all personal preference. Depending on how strict a school is on their preferred class size, they might not accept any transfer students (or, only accept 1 or 2 transfers to replace the casting type they lost if a freshman/sophomore left). Like I mentioned--it varies a lot. I'd recommend really showcasing your maturity--both as a performer and a young professional. Auditors may see up to 100 teenagers on any given audition day--but you might be one of the (comparatively few) only young adults they might see. 😊
+Breanna Love Totally! Best tip to getting the role: give a great audition! You can check out my top audition tips here💕: th-cam.com/video/OK130Tc9tV8/w-d-xo.html
Heya. Can u start doing more high school theater videos. And P.s. I got a role in the Seussical musical. It's small but I'm one of the only freshman. And other videos on building confidence in auditions an on stage.
Hey Andrea!! Welcome to the #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭 and yes! It depends on each school, but definitely be prepared. I did a full (very old) video on Rep Books in my College Audition playlists-- def check it out!
+Theatre Baby aah!! 💕💕 you're too sweet, thank you! Unfortunately, I think the video would be pretty short- I got 2 really thoughtful, MUCH needed gifts (Sephora gift card and a new phone)
Thank you so much for everything and getting back to these! I rewatch your old videos all the time. I honestly can never tell you how grateful I am and I owe you so much
ahh! katherine, im going to see chicago tomorrow! do you have any tips on how to fully soak up the broadway experience? and this will be my first show, so that's pretty cool!
Ooh, how fun!! My friend just left the show a couple weeks ago! I'd recommend getting there right when the house opens (should be 30 minutes before the performance), so you have time to easily find your seats, check out the theater/merch, use the restroom, and read the Playbill. After the show, definitely head to the stage door (ask an usher where it is so you can get there quickly for a good spot in line). ALSO make sure that your phone has battery (for stage door pics) and bring a sharpie (for autographs--get a silver one if the playbill is mainly black). ENJOY!!!! 💕💕
i have my michigan callback next week and i’m auditioning for their Acting BFA. There’s an Improv Workshop and tbh Improv is not my strong suit so im super nervous. Of course i’ll put my best foot forward, but do you think this is factored into my audition and whether or not they accept me? Thanks so much.
Dear Katherine, I have only been a subscriber for a few weeks and i am the first person in my family to pursue a career past high school in theater. My director at my school is not very good and is not very qualified to teach and honestly has no idea what he is doing, but all that said your videos have been a tremendous aid in helping grow as an actor,singer, and performer. Thank You So much!!!!!! -Zion
Hey! First of all, thank you so much for your awesome channel, it's as fun as it is informative :) Second, I'm currently prepping my college auditions that are about exactly a month from now. About two months ago, I was talking to my coach (a mandatory industry expert when you audition for the school I'm auditioning for), and as we were brainstorming for songs, we ended up talking about how well my voice works for Eliza. She said that since we don't live in the US, Hamilton isn't that well known where I live. Consequently, not many, if any, others will sing it at the audition. However, do you think that choosing something from that show will be perceived negatively by the panel? I'm sorry for the terribly long question, thank you so much xx
+Kathryn Pérusse Hey Kathryn (cool name 😉💕) I can only speak from experience and what I see in the USA, so I'm not sure. But, from what you're describing, it sounds like you could definitely do something from HAMILTON! 😊
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I have a BFA for Musical Theatre audition coming up this weekend and I couldn't be more nervous cause I've never had intense dance training. I can do basic choreo but I have no idea what they're wanting. I'm excited for my songs though- Just Arrived(Copacabana) and I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady). Just worried about hitting the high note for the 2nd one :/ whyyyyy is this so stressful?!?!
+4567brianna Hey there! 💕 Dance call intensity varies from school to school- check this out for helpful tips: th-cam.com/video/LDupC9a5C_I/w-d-xo.html also, here's a playlist with advice/explanation on every part of the college audition process: th-cam.com/play/PLQT9aHBtN_y-XuDqpU1Y81EJQYleRHvmw.html break a leg!! 🎉💕🎭
Jw what college did you go to? And ily❤️❤️❤️
+Reagan shook Hey Reagan! 💕 For a few reasons, mainly to remain impartial, I don't disclose exactly where I live/studied. But I can tell you that I had to make some decisions at some point involving Ithaca, Otterbein, Hartt, Montclair, Rider, Texas State, Oklahoma, Roosevelt, Shenandoah Conservatory, Millikin, and Utah 😊
Your college videos have helped me SO much! I'm going to be auditioning for some schools come February and now I feel like I at least kind of know what I'm doing 😂
clairelundin oh yay!!! So happy to hear that 💕
@ Francesca S. - For whatever reason, I can't find your comment anymore but to answer your question: I actually transferred out of my college (I'll be talking a bit about that process in an upcoming video!). It was a great school, just not the right fit for me 😊
Most of the videos in the playlist are private 😭
What happened to most of the videos on your College Auditions playlist? I'm gonna have auditions soon
Hi Katherine! I'm a huge fan of you and this channel. I am a very curious sophomore in high school who is trying to find out more about the college theatre community. My main question is when do you apply for schools and auditions?
Hey AnnaJo! Thank you so much, you're too sweet! 💕💕 I talked more about it in this video, so definitely take a look :) th-cam.com/video/vaE-ArrXYw0/w-d-xo.html&list=PLQT9aHBtN_y-XuDqpU1Y81EJQYleRHvmw Try to have your applications in by August/September, audition sign ups can happen anywhere between September-January, it all depends on the school. Get an audition slot as early as possible-- A lot of people this year waited too late :/ (Do your application super early because most of the time, you can't schedule an audition time until your app is in)
Giirrrl I thought I was done with college auditions, now that I'm in my last year of my BFA... but an MFA may be on the horizon?? And ALL your college audition videos suit the MFA audition process, too!
+Wynnie M omg godbless&break a leg. Everyone says it's insane, but incredibly rewarding. Much love!! 💕 (And happy to hear they pull double duty--a good refresher of the BFA days! 😂)
thank you, katherine, your channel is very helpful!
+Andrea 😊😊 yay! Happy to hear it! 💕
What monologues did you use for your college auditions?? Love your channel!!
Hey Katherine, this was such a great, helpful video so thank you so much for uploading this! You're pretty much one of my favorite people, you're incredible and your videos have helped me a lot so thanks! I've got loads of theater related stuff going on right now- nearly time for tech week for the musical I'm performing in and I've got an audition for Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz in early January and your videos really help me to not feel so stressed.
+Erin Ruby Erin!! That's wonderful!! ❤️ happy to help and BREAK A LEG!!!! 🌟
is it better for your chances to audition on campus? like should you try to?
Hi Katherine! I was just wondering if you think it's inappropriate to put ensemble work in musical theatre on a resume? Thanks in advance!
michaela Like, ensemble in a show for a musical theatre resume? Totally fine--if the show/company producing is prestigious or if you need to add extra experience onto your resume 💕
Notice how this video is 3 years old and still has no more dislikes- yeah because Kat is out Queen
Could someone explain to me what is un up-tempo song, because I'm auditioning in a year and I need to prepare that kind. Sorry if I sound dumb, but in my country it's not a common term:)
+Mariya Bencheva hey there! A song can be classified as one of two basic tempos--You have uptempo (which would be like "Many a New Day" from OKLAHOMA or "Satisfied" from HAMILTON) and you have a ballad ( which would be like "Hello Young Lovers" from THE KING AND I or "Whispering" from SPRING AWAKENING).
If you're auditioning next year, I would highly recommend checking out this playlist--it's got tons of info and advice for the college audition process: th-cam.com/play/PLQT9aHBtN_y-XuDqpU1Y81EJQYleRHvmw.html
I am just trying to get my start in acting and i thought this was super helpful! Thank you Katherine!
Hi! Are judges are suppose to have serious faces? They show no emotion at all🙁
jazmin gonzales What I heard is that they try to keep hints to getting your part low. The judges out here are super sweet, they want surprises!
oof maybe i live in a smol city-
jazmin gonzales thats obviously only where i live-
i’m very late, but the judges are trained not to make any faces during your audition because it may hint to your getting the part or not getting the part.
Hi Katherine! I love your videos but I wanted to ask a quick question. I applied to Pace in late November with the intention of finding out if I had been accepted or not in January so I could create my pre-screen then. Since I didn't get a letter I assumed I had been rejected, until I just got one literally TODAY. I have five days to put together a pre-screen (which is 2 32 bars, a contemporary monologue and a dance solo) which I have prepared already. The thing that I'm worried about is that in all the emails they send out and on their website they to try to hold off from sending in late January or February . I'm not really sure if I should even do the prescreen since it's so late, but I wanted to hear your advice😊 Thank you so much!!!!
+Maddy Rasmussen Hey Maddy! 💕 Congrats on your Pace callback-- I think there's a slight typo so I'm a bit confused by your question, haha. If it's still within the pre-screen deadline, send it in 😊
This is so exciting. I'm watching all your college audition series but I'm a junior in high school so it's not quite time for me to use them yet. I have my first college tour on the 2nd of January! I'm so excited. I know they're going to ask if I have questions... I plan get a degree in Theatre and English (don't know which will be my major and which will be my minor) and then teach! I'm going to get my MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree online my first or second year of teaching. I'm not sure what questions I should be asking about the theatre program but I know that even if it's my minor it's going to be a huge part of my life. Any recommendations? (Even if it seems very "well duh, she's going to already know that," like.... I'm kinda terrified so I might be missing some obvious things lol)
+Jordan Smith Hey Jordan!! 😊 that's awesome! If you haven't checked it out already, watch this--I lay out all of my top questions in it 💕 th-cam.com/video/kAG27siSEEk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much!
Great video! I'm making a very last minute decision to apply to some schools for MT as a transfer student. Do you know how receptive schools are to transfer students? What advice would you give to someone thinking to transfer to a BFA MT program?
+Faith Jones hey Faith! 💕 interesting question! Different schools have different opinions/availability. Some schools love transfers- they're a bit more mature and have more life experience and professional experience--which can make them stronger performers. Some schools don't love transfers since they want to mold their actors from the ground up. It's all personal preference. Depending on how strict a school is on their preferred class size, they might not accept any transfer students (or, only accept 1 or 2 transfers to replace the casting type they lost if a freshman/sophomore left). Like I mentioned--it varies a lot.
I'd recommend really showcasing your maturity--both as a performer and a young professional. Auditors may see up to 100 teenagers on any given audition day--but you might be one of the (comparatively few) only young adults they might see. 😊
Maybe like a tips and tricks or ways to get the role you want
+Breanna Love Totally! Best tip to getting the role: give a great audition! You can check out my top audition tips here💕: th-cam.com/video/OK130Tc9tV8/w-d-xo.html
Heya. Can u start doing more high school theater videos. And P.s. I got a role in the Seussical musical. It's small but I'm one of the only freshman. And other videos on building confidence in auditions an on stage.
+Breanna Love Totally! What kind of High school videos would you want?
Maybe how much acting/dance/singing training and experience you need? Or what your resume should look like to increase your chances of getting in?
hi, I'm a recent subscriber! I was wondering if they are ever going to ask "do you have anything else prepared?" monologue or song wise?
Hey Andrea!! Welcome to the #TheatreThursdayFam 🎉💕🎭 and yes! It depends on each school, but definitely be prepared. I did a full (very old) video on Rep Books in my College Audition playlists-- def check it out!
Please do a What I got for Christmas haul! I love watching them and I love your personality!! ♡♡
+Theatre Baby aah!! 💕💕 you're too sweet, thank you! Unfortunately, I think the video would be pretty short- I got 2 really thoughtful, MUCH needed gifts (Sephora gift card and a new phone)
Can u make a video about all the shows you have been in and parts u have played ??
+Landry Noel that'd be fun!! 💕 I'll put it on the list. I talked about a few of them in this video: th-cam.com/video/nOhFvJr2Mq8/w-d-xo.html
I love all these extra videos!! So so so helpful, you don't even know!!
+Grace Cline aaah!! 😍 love hearing that!! 🎉💕🎭 #TheatreThursdayFam
Thank you so much for everything and getting back to these! I rewatch your old videos all the time. I honestly can never tell you how grateful I am and I owe you so much
+Gabriel Generally 😊💕 you are so sweet! Thank you!! MORE than happy to help
ahh! katherine, im going to see chicago tomorrow! do you have any tips on how to fully soak up the broadway experience? and this will be my first show, so that's pretty cool!
Ooh, how fun!! My friend just left the show a couple weeks ago! I'd recommend getting there right when the house opens (should be 30 minutes before the performance), so you have time to easily find your seats, check out the theater/merch, use the restroom, and read the Playbill. After the show, definitely head to the stage door (ask an usher where it is so you can get there quickly for a good spot in line). ALSO make sure that your phone has battery (for stage door pics) and bring a sharpie (for autographs--get a silver one if the playbill is mainly black). ENJOY!!!! 💕💕
oh my god, it was awesome! thanks for all the tips, they really came in handy! i really recommend it if you haven't seen it!
Video was good any thoughts on how to finish college on time if where you start isn’t exactly Musical theatre based
Very good video, straight to the point, thanks
+Tiara Wright happy to help!!
Thank you SO much for this!!!
+Meghan Hayes anytime love!! Xx
You have a wonderful spirit. You make me feel like I can make any part that I try out for lol Thanks for the confidence boost.
I got my first college audition tomorrow😬🙂
i have my michigan callback next week and i’m auditioning for their Acting BFA. There’s an Improv Workshop and tbh Improv is not my strong suit so im super nervous. Of course i’ll put my best foot forward, but do you think this is factored into my audition and whether or not they accept me? Thanks so much.
University of Michigan btw. not Michigan state. sometimes people are confused
Dear Katherine, I have only been a subscriber for a few weeks and i am the first person in my family to pursue a career past high school in theater. My director at my school is not very good and is not very qualified to teach and honestly has no idea what he is doing, but all that said your videos have been a tremendous aid in helping grow as an actor,singer, and performer. Thank You So much!!!!!! -Zion
+Zion Middleton happy to help! 💕
Hey! First of all, thank you so much for your awesome channel, it's as fun as it is informative :) Second, I'm currently prepping my college auditions that are about exactly a month from now. About two months ago, I was talking to my coach (a mandatory industry expert when you audition for the school I'm auditioning for), and as we were brainstorming for songs, we ended up talking about how well my voice works for Eliza. She said that since we don't live in the US, Hamilton isn't that well known where I live. Consequently, not many, if any, others will sing it at the audition. However, do you think that choosing something from that show will be perceived negatively by the panel? I'm sorry for the terribly long question, thank you so much xx
+Kathryn Pérusse Hey Kathryn (cool name 😉💕) I can only speak from experience and what I see in the USA, so I'm not sure. But, from what you're describing, it sounds like you could definitely do something from HAMILTON! 😊
Thanks for the advice! 😉💕
what happens if your only focus on acting?
Amanda Alliance same format- but (usually) no singing/dance call 💕
thank you so much