Are auditions for acting schools fair?

Auditions at acting schools have become a mini industry. But many are concerned about the practice's economics and accessibility.
A woman prepares for an acting school audition.

Around the country, thousands of students have either just submitted or are completing their audition applications for university acting schools. The process can be stressful for students and has many flaws, with secondary school teachers and potential students sharing concerns about its economics and accessibility.

‘That time of year is when trial exams are happening,’ she tells ArtsHub. ‘They usually find out if they’ve been successful during the September school holidays. That usually means a callback, which usually falls during their external exam period.’

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.