As I wrap up our audition season for the class of 2020 at Pace School of Performing Arts, I wanted to offer some insights. I’ve toured NYC, Dallas, Chicago, and L.A. mining talent and asking BFA acting candidates what they wanted to know. Below is a brief response to the five most popular questions.
Can parents or coaches interacting with faculty at auditions help or hurt your chances?First, parents, coaches, and other mentors are to be applauded for supporting you in your dreams. However, one thing that is important for hopefuls and their mentors to understand is that our relationship begins and ends with the student. We are not only looking at talent, but also how students conduct themselves. An over-eager parent or mentor needs to be cautious not to overshadow a student, otherwise it can make it difficult for us to see who the student really is. We need to trust the candidate—and so should you. This can prove to be particularly challenging when schools converge at hotels around the country for the Unified auditions. This can create a “too close for comfort” atmosphere for all, and I would urge students and mentors to respect the space that is vital for us to fairly evaluate our
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