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WEEN Academy Auditions w/ Important Details

Academy Flyer FINAL 2014

 

WEEN ACADEMY AUDITIONS

Saturday, March 29, 2014 | 9:30am-3:30pm

Alain L. Locke School | 21 W. 111th St. New York, NY 11026 (between 5th Ave & Lenox Ave)

 

Guidelines/qualifications

–Must be 18-22 years of age (during the time of auditions)

–Motivated, driven women with interests in working in the entertainment industry

–If chosen, must be available to attend the WEEN academy in New York City July 1—August 1. From 9am-1pm Monday-Friday.

–please dress in business casual attire for auditions

 

What to bring to the WEEN academy auditions?

1—One page resume

2–Two references

At the bottom of the resume, please add one personal AND one business reference (name, email address, contact #) (recommendation letters are NOT needed. References will only be contacted if you are in the final rounds to enter the academy).

3—Two 8×10 clear color pictures of yourself. (paper copies are acceptable). Please staple one of your pictures on the back of your resume.

4—A printed copy of one writing sample (500 word max/typed, double spaced) describing a personal dilemma that you have faced/are facing and the steps you took to overcome it.

 

What to expect at the WEEN academy auditions?

WEEN judges will be looking for motivated, driven, critical thinkers who can efficiently communicate their goals, possess leadership skills with impressive knowledge regarding various faucets of the entertainment industry. Please carve out the full day in case you are called back to participate in the last round of auditions taking place ~12:30pm.

Judges will only pick 20 young ladies to enter the 2014 WEEN academy.

***Early arrival is suggested. Judges will interview as many applicants as possible before 12:15 in order to invite finalists back for the final afternoon round.

 

 

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