Specialist Help with Drama School Auditions


Once I get to know you in person, I can help you:

By commenting upon your current collection of speeches;
Find speeches that are suitable for you;
With your choices of where to apply;
Get the best from your chosen speeches;
Help you with your overall presentation - believe me, this can make the difference between success and failure.

I charge £40 per contact-hour and live just north of London.
For longer sessions I charge £10 per subsequent quarter of an hour.
My minimum charge per visit is £40.

At no extra charge I will:
Supply you with tea, coffee or any other reasonable liquid refreshment;
Supply you with suggested speeches;
Answer further questions by e-mail;
If necessary, collect you from (and return you to) my local station when you come to see me.

In addition:
I have a large room within which we can work;
I have a large library of plays;
I have a huge collection of audition speeches;

Note: I can only suggest suitable speeches to those whom I get to know in person.

Frequently asked questions:
"How much time will I need?": This varies so much - and I adapt according to individual circumstances. Probably the most usual route to success is periodic sessions spread out over around 6 months - with a good amount of time between each - before sending off your applications. On the other hand, a significant minority only need one session - in order to refine the speeches they've already got.
How far "north of London"?: By train I'm 20-30minutes from King's Cross and by car I'm about 20-minutes from the junction of the M25 & A1(M).
Contacting me: I find e-mail the best means of first contact - if things are in writing there is much less chance of misunderstandings.

Please note: I am not a voice and/or movement expert, but these are skills that you go to drama school to learn. Auditioners want to see sufficient "evidence of thought and feeling behind the actions and words" (just one definition) - detailed work on your body & voice are a fundamental part of the training.

Please also look at my Auditioning for Drama School page

If you think I can help you, please e-mail me.

Simon Dunmore

 

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