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THEATER PERFORMANCE VIDEOS

Required by ACTING, DOUBLE THREATS, TRIPLE THREATS, and DIRECTING nominees.

WHAT TO SUBMIT ON YOUR VIDEO

 

FOR ALL PERFORMERS

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IMPORTANT: Put your strongest piece first.

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  • All pieces should be submitted on one (1) video. You will only have space to submit one link in the application.

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  • Each piece on your video should be approximately one (1) minute each. ​​

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NOTE: You will not be disqualified if your pieces are longer than required, so don't worry about being EXACT.... HOWEVER, concise is best.​

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  • Please "slate" each piece (introduce yourself and each piece that you will be performing). This can be done verbally and/or with titles on the video. 

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  • Whether you are acting, singing or dancing, make sure you are always acting.

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​FOR ACTING

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Please submit:

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  • two (2) contrasting monologues. You might think that this means one comedic and one dramatic. It can, but it can also be a contrast in tone, style, subject and delivery. If you need guidance on how to choose contrasting pieces, check out this article from the Acting Coach of Scotland.

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​FOR DIRECTING 

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Please submit:

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  • five (5) minutes of performance directed by the student.​​​​

FOR ACTOR/SINGER DOUBLE THREATS 

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Please submit:

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  • one (1) monologue. We want to see your acting chops as well as your ability to sing.

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  • two (2) contrasting songs. Specifically, this means songs that differ significantly from each other in various aspects. Consider contrasting in the following ways:​​​​​

 

  • Genre: One song could be pop, while the other might be classical musical.

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  • Vocals: One might have a powerful vocal performance, while the other is more subdued.

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  • Mood: One song might be upbeat and happy, while the other is somber or melancholic.

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  • Tempo: One might be fast-paced and energetic, while the other is slow and mellow.

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NOTE: Make sure you are acting while you sing.

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  • Between the monologues and songs, we want to see a contrasting work. Overall, we want to see the totality of your range.

FOR ACTOR/DANCER DOUBLE THREATS 

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Please submit:

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  • two (2) contrasting monologues. You might think that this means one comedic and one dramatic. It can, but it can also be a contrast in tone, style, subject and delivery. If you need guidance on how to choose contrasting pieces, check out this article from the Acting Coach of Scotland.

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  • one (1) or two (2) dance pieces in a style(s) in which you are confident:​​​​​

 

In your dance video, you MUST sing and dance at the same time. ​

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NOTE: Make sure you are acting while you dance.

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  • Between the monologues and dance, we want to see a contrasting work. Overall, we want to see the totality of your range.

FOR ACTOR/SINGER/ DANCER TRIPLE THREATS 

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Please submit:

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  • one (1) monologue. We want to see your acting chops as well as your ability to sing.

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  • two (2) contrasting songs. Specifically, this means songs that differ significantly from each other in various aspects. Consider contrasting in the following ways:​​​​​

 

  • Genre: One song could be pop, while the other might be classical musical.

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  • Vocals: One might have a powerful vocal performance, while the other is more subdued.

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  • Mood: One song might be upbeat and happy, while the other is somber or melancholic.

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  • Tempo: One might be fast-paced and energetic, while the other is slow and mellow.

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  • one (1) or two (2) dance pieces in a style(s) in which you are confident:​​​​​

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In your dance video, you MUST sing and dance at the same time. ​

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NOTE: Make sure you are acting while you dance and sing.

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  • Between the monologues and dance, we want to see a contrasting work. Overall, we want to see the totality of your range.

REQUIREMENTS and TIPS

Below are strong examples of how you frame your performances on your videos (Minimum waist up, neutral background.) 

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VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

 

You will submit ONE VIDEO LINK that includes all of the material you want to show us.

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IMPORTANT: Put your strongest piece first.

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The link should open straight to the video you want the judges to view.  It should NOT open to a page/folder that has multiple videos. If a judge has to guess which video to watch, it is likely that the judge will not watch anything and will move on. 

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If you are also submitting a design porfolio, that will be a separate link. Go to our design portfolios page for details.

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Theater performance videos should be similar to a video that you would submit for a college or professional audition. 

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We are not looking for perfection but we are looking for artistry. If you are nominated, we assume you are talented.  Use this opportunity to show us what you are trying to explore/create/convey as an artist.​ Pick pieces that resonate with you.

VIDEO FORMAT

 

ALL LINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. 

** No passwords/privacy settings. **

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When we click on the link to your video, it should open directly without needing a password nor a special video player. 

 

We suggest uploading videos to: 

 

Vimeo - or - YouTube - or - Google Drive

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then, provide the link to the uploaded video in the online application.

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Do not assume that viewers will have a specialized video player if one is needed for your video.

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Remember, you want the video to be EASY to view.  If the judges have trouble seeing your work, they will not take the time to figure it out and will move on without evaluating you.

TIPS

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  • Simple videos that allow us to see and hear your work are fine. They do not need to be professionally filmed, but they should provide a clear picture and audio.   

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  • ​​​We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to shoot your video, at the very least, from the waist up. Full length is preferred.  Why? Because, you act with your whole body, not just your face. We are considering your work as a stage performer, not a film performer. As a stage performer, we see all of you.

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  • We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to record your video in a neural space if possible. The fewer distractions in the background, the more we are able to focus on you and your performances. That said, we understand that it may be difficult to find an ideal space to film your work and want to reassure you that where you film your pieces will have no bearing on our selection process.​​

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  • We STRONGLY DISCOURAGE submitting clips from a live performance (a show with an audience). These videos you usually too far away with poor sound. Plus, the audience reactions can be distracting.​​​​

SAMPLE VIDEOS for HOW TO FRAME Your Performance

 

Below are strong examples of how you frame your performances on your videos (Minimum waist up, neutral background.) 

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