All applicants applying for undergraduate or postgraduate courses that require an audition should refer to the relevant instructions below.
Please note that these instructions also apply to international (non-UK) applicants.
Take time to read through everything before submitting your application. If you still have questions, please get in touch.
Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we are presently unable to run any in-person international or regional auditions, but all applicants can take a virtual tour of our Loughton and Southend Campuses.
All applicants applying for courses that require an audition will need to record a video and provide a URL link for this in their application.
Applicants who pass the first round of auditions will then be recalled for a second audition that will take place either on campus or online. Further instructions will be sent directly to applicants who have been successful in the first round.
Your audition can be recorded using a smartphone camera (i.e. iPhone, Android etc.), you do not need a professional grade camera for this.All video audition materials must be performed in English.
At the beginning of your audition video, please take no more than 4 minutes to tell us the following:
After this you will need to include the following:
Please refer to our 'tips for self-taping' below for how to frame these pieces when videoing.
For certain courses an additional piece is required. These are listed below:
If you are applying for more than one course, you should supply additional pieces for all your choices.
We recommend that you upload the video material referred to above to either YouTube, Vimeo or an alternative digital platform that is accessible without the need for East 15 to set up an account to view your audition.
You will need to provide the web address (URL) for this material within the East 15 application form so should have this ready before submitting the form. Instructions for uploading your file to a digital platform can be viewed here (.pdf).
You will be asked to take part in an interview via Zoom where we will discuss your interests in the theatre, relevant experience and reasons for applying. You should prepare (where possible and relevant) a portfolio of your work, demonstrating any previous experience in Technical Theatre. You must be successful at interview for your application to be progressed.
Students who are interested in BA Stage & Production Management and would like to find out more information before applying can email for further information regarding course-specific online Open Day opportunities.
You will be invited to take part in an interview via Zoom where we will ask about your interests in the Creative Industries, relevant experience and reasons for applying. You must be successful at interview to gain entry onto the course.
All applicants applying for courses that require an audition will need to record a video and provide a URL link for this in their application.
Applicants who pass this first round will then be recalled for a second audition that will take place either on campus or online. Further instructions will be sent to applicants who have been successful in the first round.
Your audition can be recorded using a smartphone camera (i.e. iPhone, Android etc.), you do not need a professional grade camera for this.
Please note that all applicants will need to submit an East 15 application form on which you can add a link to your video audition. Further information on the application process and a link to the East 15 application form can be found on our 'Applying to East 15' page.
All online audition materials must be performed in English.
At the beginning of your audition video, please take no more than 4 minutes to introduce yourself, telling us the following:
After your introduction, you will need to include the following:
Please refer to our 'tips for self-taping' below for how to frame these pieces when videoing.
We recommend that you upload the video material referred to above to either YouTube, Vimeo or an alternative digital platform that is accessible without the need for East 15 to set up an account to view your audition.
You will need to provide the web address (URL) for this material within the East 15 application, so should have this ready before submitting the form. Instructions for uploading your file to a digital platform can be viewed here (.pdf).
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You are assessed on the basis of your written application, although you may also be called for an interview by telephone or Zoom.
Applicants to this course should have an established professional profile (including formal or informal training and with or without a relevant first degree) in live performance; i.e. actors and other performers, directors, designers, stage and production managers. The programme is particularly suitable for those with a combination of professional and teaching experience; and for practitioners holding a conservatoire diploma who seek to upgrade their academic qualifications.
I've had the opportunity to work on over 10 shows a year so there are always new opportunities to learn and improve your skills, and not just stage management skills but we also cover lighting, sound, costume and construction in our show roles which makes us much more rounded and employable in the industry.