Menu Search Application Guidelines Each of our courses has a different application route. Follow the guidelines for the course of your choice below to ensure you’re fully prepared for your audition or interview. Acting CoursesMA DirectingMFA Linklater Teaching Practice For 2022 entry, ALRA auditions will be in two stages. First you will need to apply online (from mid-November) and book your Stage One audition. If successful at Stage One you will be invited to Stage Two. Stage One During a live Zoom meeting you will perform a contemporary monologue (from a play written post-2000), We ask that your speech is: – No longer than 2 minutes in length – Prepared and learnt thoroughly – Close to you in age – In your own voice – Without costume or props Stage Two Stage Two takes place in person at ALRA. This can be at ALRA North or ALRA South – it’s up to you. You don’t have to audition at the campus you are applying to study at, but you might want to take the opportunity to visit your preferred location. For Stage Two there are four elements (detailed below): – Solo performance piece of your choice We’d like you to perform a piece of your choice. This should be different to the monologue you performed in Stage One. This is an opportunity for you to perform something that resonates with you. Please choose something that represents your personal process or interests. This can be a speech, a piece of poetry, spoken word or any other way that you’d like to express yourself. It can, but doesn’t have to, be self-written. Speak in your own, natural voice. If English isn’t your first language we’d be happy to hear you perform in your native language too. – Group workshop The workshop is with a group of other applicants and led by members of the ALRA team. Please wear comfortable clothing so that you can move around freely. You don’t need to prepare anything for this. – Duologue for camera This part of the day is designed to give you a taste of some of the work you will do if you study at ALRA. Before you come, we’ll send you a short script that we’d like to you be familiar with. You don’t have to learn it, and you’ll be directed on the day. – Interview This is an opportunity to get to know all about you and for you to ask questions. Audition Results ALRA operates an Equal Opportunities Policy: all candidates will be assessed on their potential to meet the demands of the course and considered entirely on the basis of merit. Those showing the most aptitude at audition will be considered for Dance and Drama Awards. The audition panel for all full-time courses are run by Course Leaders, Lead Tutors and senior staff members. Final selection is completed by the Principal and Head of Registry. Successful applicants will have demonstrated a significant degree of talent, ability, preparation, aptitude and commitment, as well as the ability to make a positive contribution to and benefit from training with ALRA. Access Requirements If you have any access needs, there is an opportunity to let us know in your application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch. Audition Fees for 2022 Entry Stage 1 – £5 Stage 2 – £30 Outreach full audition – £35 Free Auditions are available, please see the How To Access A Free Audition page for more information. Audition and Interview Dates International Applications How to Access a Free Audition Academy of Live and Recorded Arts All Rights Reserved © 2021 Powered by Muser Agency Contact FAQs Associated Organisations Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Newsletter Terms and Conditions Report Form Registered Company Number: 04306353 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1090724 Awarding Bodies Institutional Accreditations