OSD

Short Course
Audition Technique
(online)

Course Overview

This online five-session course aims to demystify the process of auditioning for drama schools. It includes two sessions on classical monologues, two sessions on contemporary monologues and one session on the nuts and bolts of auditioning, including screen-work to help with self-taping and auditioning via zoom.

The course is made up of five evening online session lasting 90 minutes each (6:00pm – 7:30pm). The sessions are spread over a two week period to allow students time to apply some of the techniques in their own time between the sessions.

Please be aware these online short courses are live and therefore students from overseas who wish to join us should check the time differences before booking a place.

What will I have learnt by the end of the course?

Whilst no course can ever guarantee you a place at drama school, the sessions include exploration of techniques to deepen your approach to classical and contemporary speeches, tools to free up your vocal and emotional expression, and techniques to help with screen-work, self-taping and auditioning via zoom.

Who is it aimed at?

It is aimed at those looking for guidance and more confidence on auditioning for Drama School Courses. It is open to anyone age 17+ and limited to 12 participants, so early application is advised.

Who is teaching me?

The tutors are all experienced tutors who teach at The Oxford School of Drama and have sat on audition panels at various drama schools.

What do I need to bring with me?

Students are advised to bring a contemporary and classical speech with them to work on during the course. As the course is online students are advised to work in a room that is suitable for online work.

The course is open to anyone age 17+ and limited to 12 participants, so early application is advised.

“As an American, I found the online short course through the Oxford School of Drama incredibly foundational to my understanding and approach to acting and auditioning. I gained insight into the European/British perspective, which was refreshing from the American viewpoint and gained many new tools and techniques to approach text, subtext, tonality and physicality. Overall, I feel that after this short course I am a much more confident actor and artist." 
The Oxford School of Drama Links
Jeffrie F.
'The course included Invaluable tips for self-taping as an actor and the technical considerations… a brilliant teacher for classical speeches and certainly knows Shakespeare…. I liked that the participants on the course were different ages and backgrounds too.’
The Oxford School of Drama Links
Rosalind F.
‘Just loved the OSD workshop which I have recently been involved in, its only fault was that it came to an end.
The tutors were constructive, challenging and considerate towards each student.’ 
The Oxford School of Drama Links
Juliet O.
“The online course is incredibly feedback heavy. I saw how the range of new direction given to each attendee differed based on their technique towards a given text. Over the course of 5 days, we delved into speech exercises, learned the fundamentals of staging a scene, dissected our chosen characters apart and worked together as a small diverse group to find and portray our original voice.”
The Oxford School of Drama Links
Leandra P.

Course Info

  • Price: £200
  • 5 Sessions
  • Evenings 6:00pm - 7:30pm

February Course Dates

  • Session 1
    Monday 3rd February
  • Session 2
    Tuesday 4th February
  • Session 3
    Monday 10th February
  • Session 4
    Tuesday 11th February
  • Session 5
    Wednesday 12th February

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