Improve your audition skills and confidence level!
Grades 9–12
Learn basic tools, techniques, and strategies that you can put into practice and prepare you for any audition or interview.
Through voice/speech/movement/acting and audition exercises, you will develop your craft for auditions and beyond. Landing the role or getting the job is just the beginning!
Typical Day
The program begins each day with a group warm-up that encourages focusing, reflection, and sharing.
Morning Session
In the morning students will receive instruction in a variety of topics including:
- Movement
- Mindfulness
- Voice and Speech
- Acting
- Improvisation
- The creative process
- Observation skills
Lunch
Lunch break will be with their Teaching Assistants, and is usually eaten outside to enjoy the beautiful Purchase College campus.
Afternoon Session
In the afternoon students will acquire and enhance auditioning skills. This includes:
- Gathering, learning and rehearsing of material, monologues, speeches, poetry, scenes etc.
- Presenting the material in mock auditions
- Feedback on the presentations
Final Day
On the final day family and friends are invited to an informal presentation of of the skills the students have acquired during the program, followed by a short Q&A.
Program Details
YTH 9348 / The Art of Auditioning
Session III: ( 1 week) July 28 - August 1, 2025
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pm (5 sessions)
$750 for the first registration
$675 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees, alumni, Broadview members and early registrations (received by May 2, 2025)
Instructor
Interested in Undergraduate Acting Programs at Purchase College?
Check out the acting BFA program, the theatre and performance BA program, and the theatre design/technology BFA program in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts.