Auditions
Auditions
Who can apply for an audition?
Candidates must be Australian Citizens or holders of a visa granting 'Permanent Resident Status' in Australia to be eligible to apply.
Conditions
Each audition is assessed on its own merits. The examiner's decision is final and no appeal can be made except on procedure. Information on individual student's performance in their audition will not be given. The purpose of the audition is for the school to select the top students as assessed by the examiners. These are the conditions under which students and parents/carers must agree to when applying to audition.
Offers
Firm offers of a place in Year 7 or Year 11 2021 will be posted to families in Term 3.
Step 1 - Complete online application form
If you are seeking enrolment for Years 7 or 11 2021, please register via our online registration form below. Applicants can audition in one or two of the three performing arts disciplines (Dance, Drama and Music) offered at our school. The registration process has NOT changed. If you registered earlier this year, you are NOT required to register again.
Registration for Years 7 or 11 2021 closed on 22nd May 2020.
Step 2 - Prepare a recorded video interview
Prepare a recorded interview of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes) covering the following points.
- Tell us a little about yourself
- What previous training/experience have you had in your artform(s)?
- What is it that you love about your artform(s)?
- What would you like to achieve by coming to Newtown High School of the Performing Arts?
Step 3 - Prepare a recorded video performance
Click on the subject areas below to read through information about what is required for the online video audition.
Step 4 - Upload your recorded video interview and recorded video performance(s) to Vimeo
You will need to upload your recorded interview and recorded video performance(s) using Vimeo. You will need to copy and paste the link(s) to your video(s) into the submission form which will be emailed to you on Monday 25 May 2020. The video submission form will open on Monday 25 May 2020 and will close on Wednesday 24 June 2020.