Assignment front sheet
Date issued Completion date Submitted on
18/2/2013 30/4/2014
Btec National Diploma – Performing Arts Unit 18 – Auditions for Actors
Assignment title The Audition
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria 1 P1 learners should provide a list of chosen audition pieces giving reasons for their choice and unelaborated descriptions of the piece. At this level cited reasons will tend to be obvious and rather simplistic and descriptions of chosen pieces will be in the form of generalised statements regarding the genre and style of each piece.
For M1, learners will provide an account that gives more detail with regard to choices made. They may, for example, explain why a particular piece was favoured over another and will also be able to compare and contrast the features of a programme of different audition pieces. The key features of the audition piece will also be explained in greater detail and related to choices made.
To achieve D1 learners should provide an account that demonstrates a detailed investigation into possible audition pieces that has resulted in appropriate and well-considered choice being made. Learners should relate choice to their own vocal and physical ability. They may also discuss their choice in light of requirements of specific drama schools/HE institutions they are considering applying to. Close reference to the style and content of the piece will be used to justify decisions made.
Criteria 2
To achieve P2 – Develop vocal and physical performance techniques, responding to character and style of audition text.
To achieve M2 - Develop vocal and physical performance techniques, showing control and thoughtfulness in response to character and style of audition text.
To achieve D2 – Develop vocal and physical performance techniques, showing consistent control, physical ease and an imaginative response to style of audition text.
Criteria 3 To achieve P3 – Demonstrate vocal and physical techniques in an audition situation
To achieve M3 – Demonstrate competent vocal and physical techniques in an audition situation
To achieve D3 – Demonstrate effective and confident vocal and physical techniques in an audition situation
Assignment brief
Unit number and title Unit 18 – Auditions for Actors
Qualification Btec National Diploma – Performing Arts
Start date 17/3/2014
Deadline 19/4/2014
Assessor J Goodwin
Assignment title The Audition
The purpose of this assignment is to:
Know how to select suitable audition material
Be able to relate vocal and physical performance techniques to character and style
Be able to use vocal and physical techniques in performance.
Scenario
In order to gain work, actors are usually required to audition. The audition should be a piece of perfection, thought about, rehearsed and honed with at least as much attention as would be given to any full-length play.
Therefore having now experienced the journey of the acting unit, it is now time to implement that knowledge and explore 3 monologues and then perform them.
You will perform 1 in class where you will be redirected. You then will choose 1 modern and 1 Shakespeare monologue from a wide selection which will be offered. These will be performed twice. Firstly to an external panel in a drama school scenario. During this audition you will be redirected by the panel also.
Then we are having a sharing evening to the friends, members of the public and professionals called ‘Solo Showcase’ . This type of event would take place at the end of your training at a drama school to agents.
Task 1 - Set up your Audition BLOGGER account. This is going to be how your work is assessed. Jonathan will go through this process and will show you his blog.
This gives you the opportunity to record all your work and assess and evaluate what you do.
Task 2
You will be given 1 modern monologue.
1. Read it and write notes on your first impressions. Why is this mono appropriate for you? Record your thoughts on the monologue itself.
2. Take part in ‘uniting’ exercise, including identifying objectives/barriers
3. Research into the play / playwright
4. Line- learning and independent character work
5. You will then perform this piece to your tutor. During this process you will be given re-direction. This performance will be recorded.
Criteria 2 /3
Task 3
1. Read your ‘AUDITIONS PORTFOLIO’ and follow the instructions within
2. Take part in ‘uniting’ exercise, including identifying objectives/barriers
3. Research into the play / playwright
4. Line- learning and independent character work
5. You will perform under audition conditions to an external panel of professional actors. You will need to introduce yourself and the pieces to the panel. You will then be redirected in 1 of your pieces.
6. “Showcase” is an opportunity to perform your pieces in ‘the hub’ to an external audience of friends and industry professionals.
Criteria 1/2/3
Sources of information
Stanislavski handbook
Actors Toolbox
Acting Shakespeare – google search
Jewers S, Carnaghan C and Webster P – BTEC National Performing Arts Student Book (Pearson Education,
2010) ISBN 9781846906787
Jewers S, Carnaghan C and Webster P – BTEC National Teacher Resource Pack (Pearson Education, 2010)
ISBN 9781846906794
Barton J – Playing Shakespeare (Methuen, 2001) ISBN 9780713687736
Boal A – Games for Actors and Non-Actors (Routledge, 2002) ISBN 9780415267083
Eddershaw M – Performing Brecht: 40 Years of British Performances (Routledge, 1996) ISBN 9780415080118
Elsam P – Acting Characters: 20 Simple Steps from Rehearsal to Performance (A & C Black, 2006)
ISBN 9780713675863
Fredman R and Reade I – Essential Guide to Making Theatre (Hodder & Stoughton, 1996)
ISBN 9780340655146
Johnstone K – Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre (Methuen Drama, 2007) ISBN 9780713687019
Marlow J – Audition speeches for Young Actors 16+, 2nd Edition (A & C Black, 2006) ISBN 9780713678895
Sher A – Year of the King (Nick Hern Books, 2004) ISBN 9781854597533
Journal
The Stage
Websites
www.equity.org.uk UK trade union representing creative workers
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