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Benefitting from Donna’s extensive experience working on all of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reality TV shows, the 10 performers will receive practical feedback on their audition song. Whether you perform your song or observe the re-direction process, you’ll learn fantastic tips and find out exactly what it takes to make an impact at a TV talent show audition.
‘Donna is fantastic, she has a wealth of experience talent & insight … as well as directing & acting she can sing too! Love her X’ Roger Wright (Superstar finalist) on Twitter
- An excellent understanding of what a television producer looks for in TV singing contestants.
- The ability to select a song that will help you stand out from the crowd.
- Insight into the full TV experience, helping you assess whether it will help or hinder you in achieving your career goals.
The session format will give you the chance to ask questions of our expert and network with your peers. You’ll take away a handout that will help you implement everything you’ve learnt.
Key topics:
Donna has trained professional actors and singers for 20 years. She has held top departmental roles at three drama schools, written several books on performance and since 2007, has worked on many high-profile TV shows including Superstar, The Voice,Popstar to Operastar and Over the Rainbow. She will share all her experience in this session as she discusses these subjects:
Do you understand the TV talent show format?
Whether you’re auditioning for a record deal or a role in a West End show, the TV talent show experience is entirely unique. Donna will discuss what sets the format apart from any other auditions you are likely to encounter and how it could provide an alternative means of furthering your career.
Choosing a great song
Understanding your voice is essential for selecting a song that will get you noticed. With Donna’s advice, you’ll gain a better understanding of your vocal qualities, enabling you to choose a song that showcases your talent appropriately.
What is the audition panel looking for?
Donna’s insights will help you understand the television producers’ criteria, so that you give the panel what they want.
Delivering a stand-out performance
You have between thirty and ninety seconds to wow the audition panel. How do you ensure you deliver a knock-out performance? This session will look at what you can achieve in less than two minutes of unaccompanied singing. Donna will explain what sets a great audition apart from a merely good audition.
How will it affect my career?
Taking part in a TV talent show isn’t the right choice for everyone. The session will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether the format will enhance or detract from your career.
The expert
Donna Sotto-Morettini served as Director of Drama for the Royal Scottish Conservatoire, Head of Acting and Dance for Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and Head of Acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Since 2007 she has worked as a Casting Director and Performance Coach for television, and credits include How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria, Any Dream Will Do, I’d Do Anything, Over the Rainbow (BBC), Popstar to Operastar, Superstar (ITV), and The Voice (BBC).
She is the author of Popular Singing, The Philosophical Actor (winner of the Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Title 2011) and her book, Mastering Auditions: How to Perform Under Pressure will be published by Methuen in September.
Is this session for you?
This session is recommended for anyone who wants to audition for a TV casting or singing competition, or those who have tried and want to give it another shot. It is suitable for performers at any level, from beginners to experienced professionals.
Skinny… Antonia Campbell-Hughes looking gaunt on the red carpet (Copyright: WENN)
