Application and Audition Information
To be selected for NASDA, applicants need to demonstrate their ability in singing, acting and dance, their desire to perform and their potential for a successful career in the performing arts.
The number of students admitted to the programme is limited, and selection is made after an individual audition, a group movement/dance audition and interview conducted on the same day. Other criteria for selection include academic attainment and aptitude, personal qualities and referees' support.
Please download and complete an application pack and send it in with supporting documentation to be eligible to audition for NASDA. You must complete this in addition to the Admission and Enrolment form. Your application will not be processed until you have submitted the Admission and Enrolment form and all additional requirements.
Applications for the Bachelor of Music Theatre for 2024 enrolment close on Sunday 27th August. Successful applicants will be invited to audition in Christchurch or Auckland and will be contacted with specific time slots.
Audition dates:
Christchurch: September 16 & 17
Auckland: September 24
The audition will consist of the following activities:
Auditionees for the Bachelor of Music Theatre and the NZ Certificate in Performing Arts must prepare excerpts from two contrasting songs, from memory, not to exceed 90 seconds each. One song must be from Music Theatre repertoire (a musical). Traditional songs, waiata and folk songs are encouraged. One song must be sung with accompaniment. Please bring sheet music, and ensure it is in the correct key for your voice.
Auditionees for the Bachelor of Music theatre must prepare a two minute monologue from a play or music theatre text. Please bring a copy of the monologue with you.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Music and the NZ Certificate in Performing Arts will be asked to nominate whether they attend a dance audition or a movement audition. Dance auditions will be for applicants who have taken dance lessons and are confident dancers.
Movement auditions will be for applicants who have either limited or no formal dance training. Applicants who nominate a movement audition will be sent some simple movement choreography to prepare. Nomination for Dance or Movement auditions will not affect the applicants chances of being offered a place at NASDA.
Close fitting clothing suitable for dance/exercise class. No jewellery.
If you cannot attend an audition in person then you can submit a video audition. This audition should consist of:
- Your two songs, with or without accompaniment (backing tracks are accepted).
- If you would be choosing a dance audition, then please include an example of your dance
- If you would be choosing a movement audition, please learn the short choreography provided.
- Please also prepare a ‘supporting statement’ which you will read on camera. This statement should include a brief background to your experience in singing, dance and acting and any music theatre experience you may have. Please also tell us why you want to study at NASDA and what your future aspirations are once you leave NASDA.
For more information
Please call the NASDA Administrator on (03) 940 8695