KSA Academy of Performing arts (KSA) has announced that it will be holding free open auditions to students applying for its September 2013 intake, which will take place on Friday 7th June 2013 and 14th June 2013 at its home in Beckenham Halls. The musical theatre college based in Beckenham, Greater London, offers full-time vocational training to those aged 18 years+. Upon successful completion, students will gain level 4* and level 6** qualifications accredited by Trinity Guildhall. There is also the option for progression to Middlesex University's One-Year BA (Hons) Professional Practice in the Arts.
In addition to not having to pay the standard audition fee, applicants will get the opportunity to hear about the college, its courses and tutors, as well as to discuss their training needs.
KSA Course Director, Phillip Short says "We understand that students are choosing us as much as we are choosing them . The open auditions days will offer a unique opportunity for them to experience the school in greater detail in a workshop environment".
Students can register for an invite to an open audition day through KSA's website.
On the open audition day, students will take part in a group singing audition, where they will be taught a song and will be asked to sing solo lines. They will also take part in group singing and dance auditions, and an acting workshop. This will then be followed by private interviews. As the auditions are workshop based the applicants do not need to prepare anything in advance.
Notes to Editor:
* KSA Diploma in Musical Theatre and the Associate Trinity College London (ATCL) Performance Diploma in Musical Theatre.
** KSA Higher Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre and the Licentiate Trinity College London (LTCL) Performance Diploma in Musical Theatre.
Both the One-Year and Two-Year Musical Theatre Diploma Courses are delivered by current working professionals, with in-depth knowledge and experience of the demands of a career in the performing arts. Each course comprises of three intensive 12-week terms. Training includes: Dance, Acting, Singing, Performance, Audition Technique, Professional Advice, Showcases, Full-Scale Musical Productions.
KSA aims to prepare students for professional work and a career in this most competitive and demanding of industries and, as such, the course is equally demanding. It offers fantastic performance opportunities throughout the course, culminating in an end-of-year West End show, attended by industry professionals. This provides students with the unique opportunity of appearing in an original new musical. Its method of showcasing has received great response and has proved highly successful in helping its students gain representation and work in the industry.
