November 19, 2014: ATL Reflection (Part II): The
Audition.
See, I am starting to tear up already… and NO, not because it
was traumatic or anything like that, but because…I learned a lot about myself
over a short amount of time. So this past weekend while I was down in GA, I was
auditioning for MFA programs. The first on my list this year was UGA: University
of Georgia. Can’t really call it a “beautiful” campus because the night before
it was the Georgia VS Auburn game and the campus was fucked! Like, I had red
solo cups meeting me at my car door. (Laughs)
But nevertheless, this program was very different from all the others, and I
could tell right off the bat because the MFA auditions were an ALL-DAY thing.
Not just a 4 minute audition, a brief interview, and then SWOOSH—you are on
your way. NO you spent a good 6 or so hours with the main facility and staff of
the program. How cool, right? And to top it off, there were only 4! 4 people who
were auditioning, so it was definitely more one-on-one interaction and individual
appraisal.
The audition went…well. I am just getting over a cold and my
voice wasn’t up to “par” but nevertheless it was a good audition. It was broken
into a 30 to 40 minute workshop and they got to see us in our bodies and use
our voices, etc. Went well! I knew I was gonna kill that part! I am an actor
that is in their body at all times! Then we had the auditions and the interview—which
I knew I would be okay at because…I have personality for days! And to my
assumption, I nailed the interview! I was completely and 100% Brittney. Very
proud of myself on that note.
There’s a BUT in there, isn’t it? Yep! So I talked to them about
my big picture: where I see myself as an artist growing into. And they loved it;
however, they then turned around and said “We are trying to create Actors, not
teachers”…and BOOM locked eyes with me directly! Well shit! Right?!? So right there, I realized something…
As desperately as I want to continue and develop my acting techniques
and abilities. As much as I want to further my education…I am also looking for
a program that will be a FIT for me as well. And maybe that is what I was
missing last year. Why…”divine intervention” keep me from getting into any
program or whatever. I wasn’t thinking about what will best benefit me, I was
just thinking about finally get that degree. Sooo as much I enjoyed my process
with UGA, I still have to access are they
a good fit for me? The next step in their process is submitting an
application to their Theatre Department and from there I will find out if I am
selected…so we shall see.
Stay tuned for PART III and the conclusion to my ATL adventure….later!
Stay tuned for PART III and the conclusion to my ATL adventure….later!
Brit
Website: http://main.brittney-s-harris.com
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