Emerging Artist Theatre or Dance (entering 5th through 7th grade)
DANCE
- Photo and resume
- a short solo dance that shows off technique in the style you feel you are strongest. 1-2 mins. (No hip-hop or tap.)
- All videos must show the full body for the purpose of evaluation of stage presence. Applicants cannot use production videos.
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
THEATRE
- Photo and resume
- a short solo song from the musical theatre cannon
- a short monologue or poem showcasing dramatic or comedic ability
- Applicants cannot use production videos.
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
*Emerging Artists applicants may choose to showcase both Dance and Theatre skills in their audition videos.
Young Artists Intensive Theatre Program (Grades 7-10)
- 1 Short Monologue, 1 Minute in length.
- a short solo song from the musical theatre cannon.
- Photo & resume
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
- Applicants cannot use production videos.
Young Artists Intensive Dance Program (Grades 7-10)
- Photo & resume
- 2 minutes ballet barre work
- 2 minutes center work
- One recently taped solo no more than 2 minutes in length
- ALL videos must show the full body for the purpose of evaluation stage presence. Applicants cannot use production videos.
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
PLEASE INCLUDE:
- current dance level
- current dance school
- main teachers
- number ballet/pointe classes per week
- number years on pointe
- number modern dance classes per week
- total hours per week
Pre-Professional Theatre Program (Entering 10th grade through the first year of college)
- Two short contrasting monologues no more than 2 minutes in length.
- a short solo song from the musical theatre cannon showcasing vocal range and performance ability.
- Headshot and resume
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
Pre-Professional Dance Program (Entering 10th grade through the first year of college)
- Photo and resume
- 2 minutes ballet barre work
- 2 minutes center work
- One recently taped solo no more than 2 minutes in length
- ALL videos must show the full body for the purpose of evaluation stage presence. Applicants cannot use production videos.
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
PLEASE INCLUDE:
- current dance level
- current dance school
- main teachers
- number ballet/pointe classes per week
- number years on pointe
- number modern dance classes per week
- total hours per week
Dance Professional Dance Intensive (college age)
- Photo and resume
- 2 minutes ballet barre work
- 2 minutes center work
- One recently taped solo no more than 2 minutes in length
- ALL videos must show the full body for the purpose of evaluation stage presence. Applicants cannot use production videos.
- 100 word essay: Why do you want to come to Perry-Mansfield?
PLEASE INCLUDE:
- current dance level
- current dance school
- main teachers
- number ballet/pointe classes per week
- number years on pointe
- number modern dance classes per week
- total hours per week
CREATE YOUR VIDEO
Use the best quality video and audio recording devices possible. The performance should be recorded as if you are at a “live” audition. Performance videos will not be accepted.
- Start recording and state your full name and the requested inclusions required of the program you are auditioning for.
- State the date.
- Perform per the requirements of the program you are auditioning for.
- At the conclusion of the performance portion of the audition, please announce that you have “reached the end of my audition” and restate your name.
After you complete the Perry-Mansfield video audition recording, post your audition video on YouTube or other video account and upload an unlisted link.
How do I create an unlisted video in YouTube?
You can choose to make any of your uploads an unlisted video in your YouTube Account settings. Here’s how:
- Sign into your YouTube Account
- Go to your My Videos page
- Select the video which you’d like to make an unlisted video. Click the “Edit” button to access the video’s settings.
- Go to the Privacy section of the page. There you’ll see the option to mark you video as “unlisted”, “public”, or “private”. Select unlisted.
- Don’t forget to click the “Save Changes” button. Once you’ve done this your video will be an unlisted video.
Please title the video as :
Perry-Mansfield [Program Name] Audition: Your Name, Date
Example: Perry-Mansfield- Pre-Professional Intensive: John Smith, 1/1/2018
Please test the link before you upload it! :-)