Making an Introduction Video for SMTI Junior
Eligibility: Students entering grades 4-8 may apply for SMTI Junior 2018
Help us get to know you by giving us a sneak peek at your personality and your talents! We will be choosing material specifically tailored to your skills, so we ask that you make a short Introduction Video.
Introduction Video Requirements
- At the start of your audition recording, please introduce yourself by name and age. Then introduce your song.
- Perform one song (32 bars) from any genre, sung from memory with or without accompaniment; this could be a musical theatre song, a pop song, or even “Happy Birthday." We just want to get to know your voice so we can choose great music for you!
- One short monologue by memory (see below)
- Answer the question: What is your favorite thing about performing? We want to get to know you!
- Optional: Short dance video or any skills for stage that you would like us to know about
Monologue instructions
Choose one of the following monologues and make choice as to what you think is happening to your character in this speech.
Are you seeing what I’m seeing? I thought they were just make-believe. But, no…I’m watching it now and it just ____________ [insert an action here stating what you saw]. You want me to what? No way. You do it. I’m getting out of here.
Hi. I’m [insert your name]. You’re new here, right? Ya, I was new last year. Don't worry - it gets easier. I was wondering: do you need help _________________ [insert action here regarding what you are offering to help with]? It’s no problem. Come on, let’s go!
What are you talking about?! I have never in my life ____________ [insert action, etc.]! Whoever told you that was not telling the truth. Where is he? I’m going to go find him and clear this whole thing up. Then you’ll see!
All Introduction Videos are submitted online. Please send recorded online Introduction Videos to harttcomm@hartford.edu.
- Applications accepted January 1–May 18, 2018
- Send your Introduction Video link (YouTube and Vimeo are preferred*) to harttcomm@hartford.edu
Videos may not be marked private on YouTube and Vimeo videos marked private must provide a password with submission.
This program has rolling admissions and applications will be evaluated as they arrive. Places in the program will be filled on a first-come basis.
Step 1: Submit the application form and pay the registration fee
Step 2: Submit an Introduction Video (You Tube or Vimeo preferred) to harttcomm@hartford.edu within one week of submitting the application form.
Step 3: Students will receive acceptance notification and registration materials beginning on a rolling basis through May 18, 2018. Full balance of fees and tuition due May 25.
Registration Fee (non-refundable)
On or before May 18, 2018: $25
On or after May 19, 2018: $50