Auditions

AUDITION FOR TROUPE TODAY!

Our 2023/24 audition deadline has passed, however we continue to take in submissions and maintain a waitlist. We urge those interested in our Troupe program to submit an audition.

Audition requirements below.

Learn about each of our Advanced Musical Theatre Troupes for ages 8-18 here.

FALL 2023 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT: Advanced Teen Troupe – Mean Girls: High School Version.
Shows for our Junior, Youth, Intermediate and Senior Troupes will be announced later this spring. Follow us on Instagram & sign up for our mailing list to stay tuned!

Please feel free to reach out to admin@bravoacademy.ca with any questions.

TROUPE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Ages 8-11

1 musical theatre song (16-32 bars, age-appropriate, with accompaniment/karaoke track)
1 monologue (30 seconds or less, any style)
Click here to submit today! (DEADLINE: May 11th, 2023)

Ages 12-18

2 songs (16-32 bars, age-appropriate, with accompaniment/karaoke track). One piece ideally is from a contemporary musical and the second piece can be from another musical or a pop/rock song.
1 monologue (60 seconds or less, any style)
All videos must be uploaded as an unlisted YouTube video.
Click here to submit today! (DEADLINE: May 11th, 2023)

New Troupe students must also provide the following, via the booking form:

Headshot (or any clear photo of your face)
Resume OR completed training/performance history (see audition form)
Artist statement: why do you want to participate in this program?

NOTE: Students may be asked to attend an in-person callback. Callbacks are May 15th & 16th. You can provide your availability in your video audition submission.
Receiving a callback provides an opportunity for us to get to know you and your work better, but does not reflect whether or not you are being considered for the program!

Need Help? No problem! Contact us to book an audition coaching and our team will help you select pieces and prepare your submission.

If you have any questions about the auditions, requirements, audition form, or the Troupe program in general, please contact us at admin@bravoacademy.ca.

Audition Tips

Choosing Material

Pick something familiar and easy to learn - a song or monologue you've already learned for a play or recital is a great choice! Otherwise, think favourite movies or musicals.
Make sure your piece is age-appropriate, both in content and vocal range. For example, a song like "Defying Gravity" from Wicked is written for an adult woman to sing and is challenging for a young girl to sing well.
Try to have your piece fully memorized; this helps so much with your confidence!

Audition Preparation

Practice your song in advance with the track you will be using.
Do a mock audition with a family member, friend, or teacher so you can get used to performing in front of another person.
Remember that the audition panel is rooting for you to succeed! Nerves are natural before an audition, but there's no need to be intimidated. Through the audition process, we're hoping to see a little of what makes you special, and what unique qualities you will bring to our program.
Need Help? No problem! Contact us to book an audition coaching and our team will help you select pieces and prepare your submission.

Audition Etiquette

Plan to arrive ten minutes before your scheduled audition time in case of traffic or delays. If you can, warm up your voice in the car on the way. You'll need about five minutes before your audition to complete an information sheet.
Bring your sheet music, hole-punched and double-sided, in a binder for the accompanist. You'll get both back after your audition!
Wear something comfortable, clean, and professional; pick an outfit that makes you feel confident!
Introduce yourself when you enter, and bring all your materials with you: headshot and resume, completed audition form, and sheet music.
Make sure to film in a well-lit area, and to shoot your self-tape in a medium or wide shot.

Suggested Material

Please note! These are only suggestions to get you started; students can select any song or monologue they choose and are not restricted to this list!

Ages 8-11 - Female-identifying

Songs

Annie - "Maybe"; "Tomorrow"; "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"
Les Miserables - "Castle on a Cloud"
Matilda - "Naughty"; "Quiet"; "When I Grow Up"
The Secret Garden - "The Girl I Mean To Be"
Shrek the Musical - "I Know It's Today"
The Sound of Music - "Edelweiss"; "So Long, Farewell"; "Do-Re-Mi"
Mary Poppins - "Practically Perfect"; "Let's Go Fly A Kite"
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - "My New Philosophy"Seussical - "Alone in the Universe"

Monologues - Resources
Drama Notebook
StageMilk
Monologue Archive
StageAgent

Ages 8-11 - Male-Identifying

Songs

Billy Elliot - "Electricity"

Les Miserables - "Little People"

Oliver! - "Where Is Love"; "Consider Yourself"

The Sound of Music - "Edelweiss"; "So Long, Farewell"; "Do-Re-Mi"

Mary Poppins - "Practically Perfect"; "Let's Go Fly A Kite"

Seussical - "Alone in the Universe"

Peter Pan - "I Won't Grow Up"

The Music Man - "Gary, Indiana"

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - "Happiness"