DSM Audition Process Document 2024

● SUBMISSION 1 : For the first round of your audition you are required to submit a
video application. For your self-tape you need to perform a monologue from a play or
script of your choice. Monologue suggestions can be found here.
Things to keep in mind:
- You can edit the text of your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a
stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to form a
longer monologue, make sure that it flows well as a whole.
- We like to see auditions that you have prepared without anyone else’s help or
direction. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the text.
- The entire performance needs to be a single take.
- The duration for the video should be 2 minutes. Please make sure it does not exceed
time limit- we will not watch the video past the 2 minute mark.
● SUBMISSION 2: Please prepare a video essay in which you talk directly into the
camera. Please ensure that the video essay does not include any other visuals but
you speaking. You may use the following questions to form your essay. But make
sure that it is not simply a list of answers and works as a spoken essay. Duration of
the video is 2 minutes. Please ensure the video essay does not exceed the time limit.
Questions to help you prepare the video essay :
- What prompted you to choose theatre?

- What according to you is the most exceptional quality of theatre?
- What do you enjoy most about acting or theatre-making?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a theatre artist?
- What will you do if you do not get selected?
Please send the unlisted youtube video link of both the videos by 18th Oct 2023 to
recruitmentcoordinator1@thedramaschoolmumbai.in. Follow this link to understand how to
record and send the self tape and video essay.
What happens next?
- From all the submissions received, those selected will be invited for Round 2 ( Which
will be Digital ).
- Those who are not selected this time, we will delete your self-tape. Unfortunately, we
are not able to provide feedback on self-tapes.
- If you are selected, we may need access to your self-tape later.

We will tell you more about this when we send you your results.
- If you are called for Round 2, we will send you the date of Round 2 of auditions, and
all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks in advance.
- You will be informed of whether you have made it to Round 2 or not by 28th Oct 2023.
Round 2
Day 1:
A. Performance and Presence - Monologue Presentation
B. Versatility and Creativity - Perform a piece of your own choice, respond to prompts.
C. Individual Interview - Questions from the audition panel.

PREPARATION
➤ ROUND 2 | DAY 1 | A - PERFORMANCE AND PRESENCE
● You must prepare 2 monologues (one english and one hindi) - selected from the
audition bank provided to you by DSM. However, if you wish to present any text in
your vernacular language (e.g. Punjabi, Marathi, Kannada etc.) then you can present
one monologue in that language and one from the bank.
● You can edit the text of your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a
stand-alone speech. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the
text.
● This is your Audition Text Bank [ ← click on this link ]
● The vernacular language text used must not be something that is written by you.
● It should be a published piece from any play/novel/any other literary piece.

It should be a dramatic text only. Not an excerpt from a novel, any other literary piece
or film.
● You need to share a copy (pdf/weblink/screenshot) of the exact section you will be
using from the play/novel via email at least 5 days before the audition (with all
details such as author, name of the play/book, publication date etc).
● You may be asked to perform one or both monologues. The panel may ask you to try
different things with your monologue on the spot. We are looking for an imaginative
response to the text and character, physical and vocal adaptability and the ability to
take direction.
● The duration of the piece should not exceed 5 min.
Please Note: It’s not necessary to present the monologue in the context of the play. Applicants
are free to adapt and present their own interpretation of the text.
➤ ROUND 2 | DAY 1 | B - VERSATILITY AND CREATIVITY
● You have to present a theatrical piece of your own creation.
● The piece should have a beginning, middle and end.
● The duration of the piece should not exceed 5 mins.
● Think of what the piece is about, what it means to you and what you are trying to
communicate to your audience (choose your elements accordingly from the list
below).
● The piece must combine one element from each of the following
categories: Elements of Speech - could be either Prose or Poetry
Other Elements - Movement/Music (a musical instrument or singing)/Dance/

Martial Arts/any other talent you may want to showcase.
● Present it to us in what you find to be an imaginative and interesting way.
Please Note: Use of costumes and props is optional for both A & B.
➤ ROUND 2 | DAY 1 | C - INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW
● Be yourself! It’s an open conversation
● This is about us getting to know you and understand you as a person.
● In addition to us getting to know you better, this round is about you understanding
the commitment that will be required of you to train, and for us to see your thoughts
on personal preparation for the one-year journey.
APPLICATION NOTIFICATION AND
WAITLISTING
After the recall audition, it will take around a week to get your result.
We’ll let you know if:
- You have been selected to be a part of the upcoming course.

- You have been waitlisted for a place in the upcoming course.
- You are not ready to be a part of the course yet and therefore have not been selected.
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● SUBMISSION 1 : For the ﬁrst round of your audition you are required to submit a

Things to keep in mind:

Questions to help you prepare the video essay :

- What prompted you to choose theatre?

- If you are selected, we may need access to your self-tape later.

A. Performance and Presence - Monologue Presentation

C. Individual Interview - Questions from the audition panel.

● This is your Audition Text Bank [ ← click on this link ]

● It should be a published piece from any play/novel/any other literary piece.

● The duration of the piece should not exceed 5 min.

● You have to present a theatrical piece of your own creation.

● The piece should have a beginning, middle and end.

● The duration of the piece should not exceed 5 mins.

categories: Elements of Speech - could be either Prose or Poetry

Other Elements - Movement/Music (a musical instrument or singing)/Dance/

● Present it to us in what you ﬁnd to be an imaginative and interesting way.

➤ ROUND 2 | DAY 1 | C - INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW

● Be yourself! It’s an open conversation

● This is about us getting to know you and understand you as a person.

- You have been selected to be a part of the upcoming course.

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