All Levels / Grades 6 – 12
Students should possess a sincere interest in and commitment to writing.
On audition day, students should be prepared to:
- Bring two copies of your resume, including a current headshot. Your resume should also describe your reading preferences, favorite authors, preferred genres, and any writing accomplishments. You are welcome to use this example template to create your resume, but it can is just to have something to base it on.
- Bring a current transcript or report card.
- Transcript for rising grades 10th – 12th
- Report Card for rising grades 6th – 9th
- Demonstrate technical knowledge by discussing the vocabulary of the writer in an age-appropriate question-and-answer session. For example, describe the difference between fiction and non-fiction or the use of simile, metaphor, and imagery.
- Present five samples of student writing, including a variety of pieces such as poetry, short stories, essays, or plays. Please be prepared to discuss your portfolio with our teachers as part of your audition.
- Demonstrate creativity and writing skills in a timed writing exercise based on a given prompt.
Communications includes Film at the middle school level. For those auditioning to join CCA in 6th through 8th grades, you may submit a film as an audition piece. The parameters are as follows: 1-2 minutes in length and an .mp4 or .mov file is preferred, but we can work around most other files. Students could also include a sample script or story boards. Students in 9th through 12th grade who are interested in Film should audition for the Entertainment Tech department.
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