Juilliard Drama Grad Shares Tips From Juilliard Audition: Amari Cheatom

[@artemiswheelock]

A couple of people from my school have gotten into Juilliard and I’m so excited to audition 🤞🏼 thank you for making this video I needed to hear this!

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Artemis Wheelock that’s awesome! This is Anthony, Founder of How To Get Into Drama School. Amari always says things we need to hear lol. We support you! Email me and tell me the names of the folks who went to Juilliard. We are a pretty small network so I might know them! And keep working hard on your pieces 👍

[@somebodyyeah3300]

How To Get Into Drama School hey...do we need to actually travel to the state to audition and do the monologue or we can sent it online if we cannot travel? Like send it online and see if we are accepted

[@eshamishra5428]

@@somebodyyeah3300 If you get selected in pre screening, then you gotta travel to States to audition in front of a whole panel. I'm from India and I've started saving up to travel to states in 3 years lol my dream is also julliard.

[@sisirakoneru126]

@@eshamishra5428 hey esha do you mind sharing your facebook id or instagram id . I am from india too and i have similiar intrests as you and i just completed my 10th grade. It would be really great to talk to you

[@kennedytaylor1716]

Can’t wait for applications to open up on the 1st!!!!!! I’m so excited to apply to Juilliard

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

kennedy taylor that’s exciting! BFA or MFA?

[@ShavonCastella]

MFA

[@armaniriverapersonal]

I'm planning on applying and auditioning in 2024, but I've got no background in drama and don't really have an idea where to start with monologues

[@Chris-wm4th]

Don’t start with monologues, start with just joining a production at your local theater and doing a couple shows. You’ll know if it’s worth it. The more shows you do, the more monologues you’ll have

[@tylerd.1]

Damn I go in 2026

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

You have plenty of time to gain valuable experience. Immerse yourself in environments that inspire you. The key to getting into drama school is delivering quality work and being able to take direction. Find people/artists in your area who push you and guide you. You'll grow by leaps and bounds and feel ready when your college auditions come around.

[@siggybijou5104]

My audition is in two weeks! Love this video so much

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

👏👏👏👏👏Excited for you, Sigourney!

[@saraconesamarin6635]

how was it??

[@Invincible_spiderfan]

How was it?

[@natashaadamson5368]

I go to a very underfunded school that doesn't have an actual drama program, just a club. Do you have any recommendations for how I should prepare?

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Natasha Adamson Hi this is Anthony. It’s not about what school you come from, it’s about you and your hard work. As far as recommendations go, my book How To Get Into Drama School is a great place to start to give you guidance on your audition prep. Email me and I can give you the book at half off! [e-mail]

[@ryanroygurley7140]

Any advice for someone transferring in?

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Ryan Gurley yes, it’s largely the same process and advice when it comes to how to get in. Schools want quality of work, ability to take direction, and good attitude, among other things. If you have a specific question about your situation, we’d be happy to lend an ear. Email Anthony at [e-mail]

[@kevinsheahan9347]

What would you say the talent level of everyone auditioning is?

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Kevin Sheahan this is Anthony, Founder of How To Get Into Drama School. The talent level varies greatly among the people who audition for drama school. Every school will agree. What I told myself was...you can’t control your talent, so don’t worry about it. You can only control the quality of work you bring in so focus on bringing in the best quality work you possibly can, play full out, and that’s the mentality I had. It freed me up. And this is what we tell people as well. That attitude of hard work and passion for your pieces will get you into the perfect drama school for you.

[@beatrice670]

When you said Mercutio I got so excited! In one of my high school productions I was Mercutio. Such a fun and 3 dimensional character. Also, in my opinion, totally gay for Romeo

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Beatrice, I love your passion for the role. Glad you had a good experience with it. And appreciate your take on his relationship with Romeo. Are you auditioning for drama school soon? Would you consider Mercutio as a piece for yourself?

[@beatrice670]

@@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool I am applying to Juilliard currently, but I do not think I will be doing a Mercutio monologue, even though I love him so much. I am doing a Benedick as well as a Cleopatra monologue, which should be interesting

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

@@beatrice670Love it! Benedick is my personal favorite character in all of Shakespeare. Are you applying ONLY to Juilliard?? I would certainly recommend applying to more, but I don’t know your story. Email me and let’s chat! [e-mail]

[@beatrice670]

@@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool just sent :)

[@karinaithier1511]

Could grads apply? I have my BFA- looking to apply to the URTAS but realized...what if I audition for Julliard? seems a bit late though, no? My BFA was not in acting, although I have acted in plays, professional/student and community theater

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Karina Ithier sure! Applying to Juilliard and the URTAs are certainly something to consider. I’d love to hear more about your story and where you’re at with schools/monologues. Feel free to email me and let’s chat! [e-mail]

[@saraconesamarin6635]

im from spain and i want to go to julliard. i know its not easy but im going to work so hard. i cant afford act lessons so can you give me any tips please?? thanks❤️

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

That's great Sara! My first recommendation is opt-in to our email list to stay connected to the latest and greatest. Opt in here - howtogetintodramaschool.com/welcome In addition, our website has new content for you all the time - howtogetintodramaschool.com

[@saraconesamarin6635]

@@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool thank you so much!💜

[@valentina2986]

Im no where near graduation and I dont live in America but what could I do to get accepted into Juilliard? Just extra things.

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Read plays (Pulitzer Prize Winners are always a good place to start) and become more familiar with plays/authors you respond to most. Also, work on as much material as you can (put scenes and monologues on their feet) to gain experience and get feedback from trusted people. Don’t hesitate to immerse yourself and create an inspiring environment. That’s going to be the fastest way to develop and prepare for your next steps!

[@otobama4684]

what scene from titus andronicus did he do? I didnt catch it

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Hey there, yeah the edit just mentions the play but not the specific monologues. I’m not sure which one Amari did from Titus, but you can look up the play and find all the monologues in there. Btw, if you’re looking for monologues, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t matter what pieces Amari resonated with...it only matters what pieces YOU resonate with. If you still need the specific monologue Amari did from Titus, please email me - [e-mail]

[@zoeywonghappy126]

Do you guys offer coaching sessions?

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

We do. Everything is on our website at howtogetintodramaschool.com If you’re auditioning soon, my recommendation would be to get on our email list, so you can be in contact with us more easily and get your questions answered more directly regarding coaching and getting accepted!

[@HowToGetIntoDramaSchool]

Nina, that’s great! This is Anthony, Founder of How To Get Into Drama School. Amari is a close friend and is very generous with his knowledge and experience. I agree with you, his insight here is great! Congrats on applying to drama schools! You’re welcome to email me. I’d love to hear about where you’re at! [e-mail]

[@byloveyuoalot]

*she's gonna cry in a corner 'cause she will never get into juilliard*

[@dlalalabu5956]

She can always try again lmao chill