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Next Steps

NEXT STEPS Coordinators

Tim Davis
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
tim.davis@kctcs.edu

Drew Davidson
Shorter University
adavidson@shorter.edu

What is Next Steps?

KCACTF Region 4 now offers all students an opportunity to find their next step through auditions, interviews, and connections made at the festival.

Looking for a four year BA or BFA program? Interested in auditioning for a conservatory? Want to make a connection with a professional program? Find your next step at the festival!

Process and Important Dates:

The initial audition process will be in person, as the auditionee will prepare material to be reviewed by the four-year programs and professional training programs. Each auditionee will have 2 minutes. These auditions will take place at the Festival on Friday. Please check the schedule for details.

For performers, bring a song cut and/or monologue. For Tech students (transfer auditions only), use the 2 minutes to show your portfolio. Those who cannot make the TRANSFER AUDITIONS in person may send in their materials virtually. The same rules apply for the use of the time as listed above.

After the TRANSFER AUDITIONS – each participating institution will select which students they’d like to call back. At the festival, each participating 4-year school will have an information booth about their programs, and will schedule a time to meet with you there if interested in a callback. Virtual callbacks will be arranged no later than the week AFTER the festival is completed.

Auditions and Portfolio Review Instructions

Actors
- prepare a song cut and/or monologue – 2 minutes total.
- If virtual, we encourage you to use the same audition video for Next Steps as the first round of Irene Ryan
Designers and Stage Managers
- We encourage you to upload the same website you will use for the DTM Expo
- If you are not participating in the DTM Expo, please prepare a 60 – 90 second video that reviews selected pieces of your work
IN PERSON – Please prepare a 2 minute packageAlso, be prepared to answer a few simple questions regarding the type of Theatre program you are interested in.
IF YOU ARE SINGING- please bring a recording of the track you are singing on your mobile device. A bluetooth speaker that you can connect to will be provided. If you sing AND monologue, you should not go over 2 minutes total.
TRANSFER AUDITIONEES – PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE
- Please follow the instructions on the audition form, and if you have any questions contact Tim or Drew at the email addresses listed above.
- - When you register you will upload all audition material to this form, so make sure all of your material are ready to submit before you begin to complete the Next Steps Registration Form.
    - You only need to upload a video if you are NOT planning to audition in person
    - Virtual Auditions: All material must be submitted by January 29

Who Will See Your Audition?

We will update this section as schools and companies agree to participate in Festival 57.

Below is a selection of last year’s participants:

Auburn University at Montgomery

Campbellsville University

Disney Entertainment

Florida International University

Georgia Southern University

Middle Tennessee State University

National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neil Theatre Center

New World School of the Arts

North Carolina Central University

The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University

Stella Adler Studio of Acting

University of North Alabama

University of North Carolina Charlotte

University of Southern Mississippi

West Virginia University

Helpful Hints

This article and this video intended for film/television work, but also serve as excellent guidance for a virtual audition:

Registration Note

Please be aware that you must register for the festival in order to participate in Next Steps.