Top Tips for Auditioning & Getting In to Drama School | Georgie Ashford

[@michelarasmini7515]

“Be completely yourself” My brain: “who am I?” 😂💕

[@GeorgieAshford]

Haha yep sounds like my brain sometimes too 😂

[@graceheather5002]

Michela Rasmini 24601!!

[@adilmalam23]

Who's watching this in 2020, with Georgia now at +10k subscribers!?

[@mitch1352]

I auditioned for, then received a rejection letter from a top drama school in Canada, and was put on a wait list. I lost all hope. Two months later, I was offered admission! It was an incredible experience. Just prepare like crazy, do your best, and don't overthink things - you never know :)

[@ashleyj97]

Also in Canada, which school was this?

[@mitch1352]

@@ashleyj97 Ryerson Theatre School. That was in 1998, so I don't know if the quality has changed.

[@ashleyj97]

@@mitch1352 Oh I'm sorry. I actually just got accepted to Randolph in Toronto.

[@adore1dforever]

Loved this video, Georgie! I got into GSA two days ago and I still can’t believe it! 😊

[@GeorgieAshford]

Amazing congratulations!! 😃

[@b00i00d]

Well done! Congrats!

[@gracehowitt7150]

I’m 19 and this is my second try at getting into Drama school, my first audition is Jan 5th and honestly you’ve made me feel so much better and at ease! You’re so lovely and I really enjoy your videos, just subscribed x

[@maddie.x3109]

How it going?

[@jacobclark2204]

Extremely helpful! There’s at least 10 schools in London I wish to audition at including Arts Ed and your answer regarding dance training has settled my nerves as I am only in my first year of professional training in college and my dance is improving massively! Your videos are so helpful! An answer to my prayers 😂😁 x

[@GeorgieAshford]

Yay thank you I’m so happy you find them helpful! 😃 xx

[@georgefromessexfortnite6813]

I’m here for the BRIT school. You are such a help hun xx

[@vladislavnikiforov4347]

Thank you very much. It's great that you shared experience with others. There are a lot of people who wants to get in but they are not living in England and not natives. And the only chance to be prepared and be competetive is that kind of material. Good luck!

[@alexknollys9009]

Hi there, I watched this video before my first audition and it helped me a lot, thank you so much - just found out I’ve got into Italia Conti!!! 😊😊

[@GeorgieAshford]

Oh my goodness!!! That's incredible! Congratulations!

[@cacollection7468]

Hey can I know how you feel there?

[@cacollection7468]

I'm 14 and I want to go to a good drama college after high school

[@alexknollys9009]

@@cacollection7468 it’s an incredibly intense process in a good way, the teachers are amazing and it’s also a chance to act a lot which is great - definitely worth auditioning

[@cacollection7468]

@@alexknollys9009 Thank you so much I will think about going there

[@niamhx5750]

I’m starting to get into the musical theatre world 😂 and I was searching for someone to help me and give me tips for acting and stuff and it’s so interesting to watch you going to your shows and your info on west end and stuff thank you for really helping me to give me more sort of experience and what to expect! ILY and your videos please continue to do them x thank you Georgie 💓- Niamh

[@GeorgieAshford]

What a lovely message, thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re finding them helpful 😊 xx

[@lilieve2326]

Eternally grateful for all of these amazing videos. they are really helpful and you are just so lovely. lots of love xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Aw thank you so much! I’m so happy that you’re finding them helpful :) lots of love xx

[@alexiabroadbent3100]

This is so helpful I’m 2 years away from auditions aha but I am already nervous xx lots of love❤️

[@GeorgieAshford]

Yay I’m so happy that it is helpful :) Best of luck for when you do! :) xx

[@eviewong7519]

Same 😂😂 Just about to start 6th form but I'm already preparing for drama school auditions when I'm 18

[@lucyhannah3648]

Love this video! Literally stubbled onto your channel and this video has given me so much confidence for this round of auditions. This is my second time auditioning and I'm going after some big schools this year after going further than I expected last year. Just the video and what you say made me feel like I'm going to go in there and smash it!

[@GeorgieAshford]

Yay! So happy you found it helpful! I hope it all goes really well! 💖

[@gracemackenzie9186]

Have an audition for the drama program at Canterbury high school in Ottawa (Canada) and I'm really exited and nervous, but I have less then a year left and I have to start doing some stuff for it, thank you so much this really helpeddd 🙏

[@GeorgieAshford]

Amazing! Good luck with it all! Xxx

[@gracemackenzie9186]

Georgie Ashford thank youuu

[@sophierichardson9618]

watching this is 2021 now! 12.3K subs and counting, amazing. This is so so so helpful as I will be auditioning and hopefully going to drama school next year. I have been loving all your videos, you are amazing :)

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you so much!! Best of luck :) xxx

[@yasminecole2919]

This was really helpful as I am planning to apply for drama school in a couple years and I really admire the style of these videos! Btw ur hair and makeup looks lovely X

[@GeorgieAshford]

Aw thank you so much! X

[@harper7726]

Your videos are always so helpful! Also, that is an AMAZING mug!

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! Haha it is isn’t it! X

[@dafydd5187]

Got my first audition tomorrow! 🤞x

[@GeorgieAshford]

Good Luck! x

[@sabrinagasca2113]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing your tips Georgie xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed xxx

[@Megan-ly6sy]

Hi Georgie, I'm Megan. I've just turned 15 and in the future I would love to have a career like yours and your channel has been very helpful and given me lots of information that I didn't know I needed. (Thank you!!) I am currently having singing lessons and I go to a drama group that does musicals and pantomimes but I am very worried that I won't be able to get into a drama school because I lack experience and skill. Other than in the shows that I do, I don't have any dance lessons. In the shows, it's always been a basic level of dancing so I've kind of been at the same level of dancing for a few years. I've looked into separate training but in and around my area, I can't find any beginner friendly classes for people my age. Do you have any advice on ways to improve my chances of getting into a musical theatre school? Xx (Also I'm really sorry for the very long-winded question!! Thank you so much:)!x)

[@hrm6734]

Megan we sound very similar! i’m just about to turn 16 and i’m auditioning for performing arts school on sunday!

[@Megan-ly6sy]

That's amazing! Good luck!!! What school are you auditioning for if you don't mind me asking?

[@rogr4577]

Megan get yourself into college, and enrol for a Btec in acting or musical theatre, you’ll learn a lot about practitioners and you’ll gain confidence and wanting to let yourself go! You’ll learn the basic principles of an actor. It will be full time aswell for 2 years and I promise you’ll learn a lot.

[@eviewong7519]

Hey Megan, I'm a bit late so this might not be relevant anymore, but I'm also 15 and going to a performing arts 6th form. Try to get involved in dance clubs at school, or if u live near London, go to General/All-Level/Beginner classes at Pineapple or similar places. Evie xx

[@mushroomfairy6905]

hi im a bit late too lol. im also 15 turning 16 and im also in a musical and i also want to get better so when i turn 18 i can audition for drama schools in London. Glad to know there are people like you guys around my age☺️

[@holliecharlottetaylor8610]

Great video I’m looking to audition for a school in a couple of years and I’m already nervous but also excited so this video has really helped I will always remember to be myself x - thank you 😊

[@GeorgieAshford]

Yay I’m so glad! Yes don’t forget and just enjoy yourself :) xx

[@alexlauff8658]

At the moment I am doing a BA degree in performing arts ACTING at Northbrook College in Worthing, West Sussex, in september I will be in my final year. After I plan to move to London with one of my college mates. I am really thinking of doing at some point a MA in performing arts ACTING at one of the top drama schools in London. And your video even motivated me more to do that :)

[@rayanzia9011]

Thanks for making all these videos ! You are so great! 😊

[@GeorgieAshford]

Aw thank you so much! Thanks for watching 😊

[@suchaposer1623]

This video was great! I liked it a lot and I love your mug! :D

[@lucyday8044]

Hi Georgie!! Sorry its late and I'm commenting on an April video but this was the most relevant to my question! I'm starting my drama school auditions this year and my dream/ top school is Arts Ed! As you went there, have you got any tips for their particular auditions? What should I wear that is practical?? And also I really hope to see you maybe in the future to work together as actresses! Lucy x

[@tas6002]

Thank you! Now I feel better

[@freddyngalelafu3703]

Thank you so much for the tips. I found them really helpful and motivating. I’ve got my audition coming soon and hopefully I get in 🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@ActingUpWithG]

best of luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF6ymYOXZ7t-Zpo

[@willa5520]

Very helpful ☺️

[@eliskamilay2004]

watching this feb 2021 you are so lovely ! x

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! xxx

[@useroffline9999]

Any Juilliard hopefuls out here?

[@heatherjohnston6461]

Hi Georgie, I’m 12 and I LOVE everything to do with drama and musical theatre. I really want to go to ArtsEd and a couple of my really good friends are hoping to go there too. Me and my friends that I usually hang out with make our own “films” and film on our phones and evaluate our acting and everything afterwards. I’m currently arranging a musical to perform on the stage at school. A lot of friends say I’m really good at singing and I do believe that I’m fairly skilled at acting and dance. I know it’s ages away but I’m really nervous about auditioning as I feel like I’m going to mess up no matter how long I prepare for in advance. Any tips? X p.s. you’re my idol xx

[@ThousandAway]

Love your videos, they are so helpful! Do you know if 21/22yrs is too old for auditioning at a drama school to study musical theatre? As I am not from England, I never thought about the opportunity to study my dream here, but now i will try my best to finally live my dream :) And another question, is it hard to get an agent afterwards or is it even possible to get an agent without any diploma etc.? Thanks a lot

[@GeorgieAshford]

I don't think it's too late at all! Sometimes I think it's better to go a bit later :) It definitely is possible! You do not have to have a degree to get an agent x

[@raymondo261]

I am only 9 and I am so definitely ready for drama school

[@m87hodgson]

I wish I’d seen videos like this before I auditioned and went!

[@emilymccarthy6739]

This was so helpful!!!!xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Yay I’m so glad it was :) xx

[@oreo1018]

Hi, nice video. Can you make a video on why you chose the drama school you went to and why?

[@GeorgieAshford]

Great idea thank you :)

[@jc-kp9nn]

hey do you have any videos on how you learned to sing so well x also I love your videos ahhh

[@lauraplumley5208]

Ah this is super useful!!! Thank you 💓 I was just wondering if I were to decide not to do drama school but to go straight from uni into acting, do u know how you'd go about that, like what steps you'd take? Cos at drama school don't you make lots of useful connections whereas if you don't go you don't have those. Thank you so much!! xx lots of love 💓

[@GeorgieAshford]

Hi! It's true that you do make lots of useful connections at Drama School but it isn't essential to go. You would need to look into writing to Agents and also finding out about auditions! There are lots of other great ways to make connections and to work in Theatre, but I do think Drama School can be a great place to start :) xx

[@lauraplumley5208]

cool, thank you so much :) xx

[@emmagreenman206]

I got a recall for GSA!!!

[@GeorgieAshford]

Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations! This is so exciting!!!!

[@thatrandomgirl4574]

It is my dream to get into drama school and preform as my job. Of course I know the stakes but I am willing to work as hard as I can even if I don't get in I want to proof myself

[@anaknezevic6239]

Thank you even though I’m late to this video

[@wendyrob71]

This has nothing to do with the video although I absolutely loved it and thank you for the advice but omg I love your mug 😍😍

[@eviewong7519]

I'm considering applying for Arts Ed when I'm 18, but I applied for 16 and didn't get in 🙁 Any more to tips? Thanks for such helpful videos btw xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Go for it! The two schools are totally different. And some of the best people don’t get into places first time :) best of luck! Xxx

[@MiaVeronica]

I got into acting school by making Emma Watson's Co-Star Cry!!! I did a whole storytime video on my channel about it❤️

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Hey Georgie. Great video, but was your course/auditions for MT? If it was, what are the differences between MT and straight acting courses/auditions?

[@oce_plz29]

Hi ! Thank you so much for your video :) I'm applying this year for several drama schools and I have a question... I'm French, so I would like to perform one of my speeches in English, and the other one in French... Do you think it's a good idea? I'm not sure, since they would probably not understand it... so I actually prepared a monologue in English too, just in case. Thank you

[@matildaallen2387]

Hey, Im in love with musiacl thatre and im only 14 but my life gaol is to perform in the west end. Ima good dancer and i take lessosn. I also plan to take singing lessosn just to improve my singing. However im not much of an actor and im not that confident. How should i improve my acting? xx

[@sonamtiwari3051]

I love you

[@elimoore2882]

Hi, thank you for this video, itms really helpful. Do you think it’s easier to get rejected from drama school when you have never done drama in your life? i’m very passionate about it but i’ve never had the actual opportunity to perform drama before this year and i’m really scared it’s going to get me rejected from everywhere

[@GeorgieAshford]

Hi! I definitely think it helps to have as much experience as possible before you audition! Maybe see if you can find some local drama classes near where you live? x

[@user-wm5jh8pp1t]

Hi! Is GSA a top drama school in the UK? I’ve heard it’s a really hard one to get in, and I’m thinking about applying for next year entrance for BA acting.

[@erica8550]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank uuu

[@GeorgieAshford]

You’re welcome :) x

[@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928]

I was looking at my schools YT channel, and it had gsce options...with no drama or dance, and I don’t think I can live with that

[@EliseRiviere]

Hey Georgie!! I usually hate commenting on these things cause I get embarrassed 🤣It'll be my third year of auditioning this year - I'm going to Chichester University Conservatoire this year but I'm auditioning for drama schools to start next year! (My dream is GSA) 💕 My problem is with confidence and performing with confidence - I went to BRIT School which completely ruined my confidence in performing, and it's caused me to fail my last two years of auditions because I falter in singing and dancing when I know I could do amazing if I was just myself.... Any tips for confidence while performing?? ❤️❤️ I've been practicing but it'll all be for nothing if I then freeze up in auditions again.... 😰😰

[@SeaElite]

Hey I've done drama at high-school but I'm doing a diffrent course at college now but still want to do acting do you know how I would find some acting classes near the UK?

[@puurrrr]

*I need to see an actual audition. like a footage.*

[@GeorgieAshford]

Ha I don’t think that would be allowed! But maybe one day 🤷‍♀️

[@puurrrr]

@@GeorgieAshford *ok. thanks anyway.*

[@vincezaaa]

What A level grades do I need to get into places like RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA etc… I do business, film studies and BTEC performing arts. Asking this because I just bottled my business end of year exam and got a U grade. Have to retake in September.

[@maddie.x3109]

Do you have to be able to sing and dance to get into drama school?

[@sophia-pg4uu]

can you do a video on sixth form (16+) performing arts colleges or like courses because I really want to do one but BRIT school is the only one that is free, the rest are all so expensive x

[@GeorgieAshford]

I will do my best!

[@sophia-pg4uu]

Georgie Ashford tysmmmm

[@hollyalishaenglish]

sophie h i know that italia conti offers the btec course which is government funded so is also free !! x

[@sophia-pg4uu]

Holly Alisha English omg thank you so much Italia Conti is my dream school but it’s just so expensive. legit thank youuuuuu

[@hrm6734]

sophie h bit late but Bodens performing arts school is holding auditions this sunday! government funded x

[@cleoharding]

Love your channel!! Auditioning for Bristol Old Vic acting course and no idea what song to do 🙈 any suggestions ?

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! Oh exciting! I'd say something you are really comfortable singing but that shows a lot of acting! Does it need to be musical theatre?

[@cleoharding]

"short unaccompanied song- we strongly suggest avoiding contemporary pop songs." I don't want to go with a really common one but I also don't want to be too out there because I'm NOT the greatest singer 😂 which is why I'm only applying to the acting course, apparently they do take into account you're not applying for MT but I still want to try haha. I was thinking 'secret love' from calamity jane? In an ideal world I'd LOVE to do one from Mamma Mia or Disney but I reallyyy don't think they'd appriciate hahah

[@taraedmonds982]

Hi, I don’t know if you read your comments on your old videos like this... Im a bit worried because I’m auditioning next spring and I come from Sweden, which means that English is not my first language. In Sweden we have English lessons in school from the age of 10 to 18 and my dad is English (he has helped me a lot) so I would say I’m fluent. Do you think this could be something the school would consider to be an obstacle? Did you have any classmates from non English speaking countries?

[@GeorgieAshford]

Hi, you do not need to worry AT ALL! I have so many friends from non English speaking countries who have had no trouble at all! That is not something to worry about I promise :)

[@lucidgutz4233]

I really want to audition but i have never danced will that effect my chances? Plz relpy

[@ActingUpWithG]

i once auditioned for coca cola.. it was a complete fail lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF6ymYOXZ7t-Zpo

[@GeorgieAshford]

It depends where you would like to audition? Dancing is definitely not the most important thing but good to get some experience if you want to be in musicals xx

[@lucidgutz4233]

@@GeorgieAshford thank you! I want to audition for a drama school because i want to persue broadway x

[@danlanark2256]

Georgie I have done an audition to a junior school for acting and I got accepted but I can’t afford it and I can’t make the timings after school I’m so disheartened do I still have a chance at musical theatre even if I give up an opportunity I’m so upset about it

[@jimboslice3451]

❤️👏

[@rayanzia9011]

Do you have to go to a drama school to go to the west end?

[@GeorgieAshford]

No! You absolutely don’t :) xx

[@rayanzia9011]

Georgie Ashford do you need to have much professional experience to get into the west end?

[@GeorgieAshford]

No not necessarily!

[@minjoon316]

I wanna go in drama schools in UK or USA But I'm not from UK or USA Can u pls tell about scholarships in drama schools Didn't find any proper info on Google 😓 Pls help 😔

[@scoresby3476]

Hey, do you have to have GCSE’s to audition? Cheers!

[@GeorgieAshford]

Hi I don’t actually know for sure! I don’t think so but that might be worth double checking x

[@Keepcarbedandcarryon]

If you are not offered a spot at an acting school, can you reapply the next year?

[@LilyFresh1]

Keep carbed and carry on yes :)

[@daisymay9203]

I’m going in drama school and have my interview with no drama background except from preforming

[@GeorgieAshford]

Best of luck!

[@daisymay9203]

Georgie Ashford thank you 🙏

[@sajjadvayezi3681]

How much it cost to get in to drama school like rada? if they choose you in audition will it be free?🤧

[@milliejay1451]

No. It’s the same price as the majority of universities so £9250 a year

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

What if you suuuuuck at singing but you're a good actor?

[@GeorgieAshford]

Haha well I’d say if you want a career in musical theatre maybe invest in some singing lessons or maybe consider a straight acting course if you’d prefer to focus on Just acting x

[@phoebelucking867]

Hey. Do u think that it’s better to do a degree in musical theatre or not. Ur opinion would really help. Ly❤️ thanks

[@GeorgieAshford]

Hi! I think it really depends! You definitely don't HAVE to do one, but I know it certainly helped me! xxx