What If I Don't Get Into Drama School?

There's a strong chance that most applicants won't get into Drama School. The truth is that most people don't have any idea just how hard it is to get into Drama School in the UK. The statistics that I often mention are that less than 1% of applicants are successful.

That means even if you're very good, you may not get in. That means even if you're excellent, you might not make it. 

So what are your options?

Well, the truth is that many of those who go on to be successful took more than 1 attempt to get their coveted place at drama school. To be very honest, I know people that took 3, 4 or 5 attempts. 

So while your parents and friends are persuading you to take the safety net route at the local college course, or the university, my advice is this:

Don't listen to them. Don't settle for less. If you really want to go to Drama School, everything you do has to be aimed at increasing and improving your chance next year. 

I know that even our own full time diploma in stage and screen performance is mainly a stepping stone to people that needed good training and lots of experience before reapplying to drama school. 

Because in the meantime, while you're waiting to apply again, getting more experience and training is the best thing to do. 

Ask yourself, what would someone in the top 1% do, how would they behave? 

I reckon they'd:

  • Create an action plan that starts your application process in August THIS year 

  • Read a ton of plays

  • See as much theatre as you can

  • Do some additional part-time training or a foundation style course if beneficial

  • Get your unique speeches sorted early

  • Get coaching or help from a professional audition coach or drama teacher

  • Read actors' biographies and autobiographies

  • Read books on voice, acting, and other related topics

  • Get singing, movement or dance lessons

These are just a few examples. But it's clear to me, either behave like a 1% or behave like the 99%. The choice is yours. 

I've created a short eBook to help Drama School Auditionees, if you'd like to download it for free, click here.

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