Drama Award for Entry in September 2011
This award will be made in a year where there is a candidate who demonstrates significant ability as a stage performer combined with a strong commitment to working as part of a creative team. He should in addition display such personal qualities as enthusiasm, initiative, imagination and dedication as well as demonstrating his ability to inspire and motivate others. Any candidate must meet the academic criteria. Candidates may apply for the award at 13+ entry or upon entry to the Sixth form.
Application Procedure
Applications for 2011 close on 15 December 2010.
Thereafter, some candidates will be short-listed to attend a day of auditions, group improvisation and interviews on a day in February/March 2011 (exact date to be confirmed).
It is expected that drama award holders will participate in a range of extra curricular school productions and demonstrate sufficient interest and aptitude to pursue Drama and Theatre Studies to GCSE level and beyond. All awards are reviewed annually, and are subject to satisfactory academic progress and behaviour.
Applications
Candidates will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae and application form, in which they outline the range of their experience and achievements as a performer, as well as their interests in other areas. The application form will ask for a brief report on the candidate, and details of current school (or other) productions in which the candidate is playing a significant part.
Selection
Some candidates will be short-listed to attend a day of interviews and auditions in late February. Candidates will be asked to:
- perform a two-minute speech from a piece of scripted drama that has been chosen, prepared and learnt with the aim of showing the candidate’s vocal and physical skills to best advantage. The piece will ideally demonstrate some range or contrast.
- take part in a group improvisation exercise
- attend an interview with members of the drama department staff
- attend an interview with the Head and Master of Scholars
- provide written references from their Head and head of drama (where appropriate)
If it is possible, a member of the drama department staff will also see the candidate perform in a school production.
For further information please contact the Registrar on 01235 849041 or email admissions@abingdon.org.uk.