In order to determine whether candidates have sufficient talent and potential for the profession, the Academy organises an obligatory selection course..
The selection course consists of 4 parts and a number of assignments to be prepared at home.
Duration
One day
Dates
Monday 9 january 2023
Tuesday 10 january 2023
Wednesday 11 january 2023
Thursday 12 january 2023
Aim
Part 1 is intended to determine whether the candidate has the basic talent needed for the theatrical profession.
• a solo presentation chosen and prepared by the candidate;
• an acting lesson during which an instructor will work with the candidate on a text chosen by the candidate as the basic material;
• an acting lesson during which an instructor will work with the candidate on the basis of improvisation and exploration of elementary acting skills and understanding of what is involved;
Assignments to be prepared at home
The components to be prepared at home: solo presentation assignment.
Results
After completion of the first component, the candidate will receive an e-mail to say whether he/she has been admitted to part 2 of the selection course. Each candidate will receive individual oral feedback (on request).
Duration
Two successive days, including one evening
Dates
Monday 23 + tuesday 24 january 2023
Wednesday 25 + thursday 26 january 2023
Assignment to be prepared at home
Preparation for the workshops, depending on the selection made by the candidate.
Results
After completion of the second component, the candidate will receive an e-mail to say whether he/she has been admitted to part 3 of the selection course. Each candidate will receive individual oral feedback (on request).
Duration
Three successive days, including two evenings.
Dates
Monday 6 + tuesday 7 + wednesday 8 february 2023
Focus
In part 3, the candidate will spend three days working intensively in workshops focusing on the program for which he/she has shown the greatest talent (based on his/her results for part 2).
For candidates for the Acting program, part 3 of the selection course consists of the following components:
• an acting (text-based theatre) workshop (assignment to prepared at home)
• a camera acting workshop (assignment to be prepared at home)
• an improvisation workshop.
Candidates for the Performance program will take part in:
• a performance workshop using new media (assignment to be prepared at home)
• a performance workshop focusing on language and direct contact with the audience
• an improvisation workshop
Candidates for the Directing program will take part in:
• a staging workshop (assignment to be prepared at home)
• a directing (scene directing) workshop (assignment to be prepared at home)
The aim of part 3 is to arrive at a final decision on whether the candidate can be admitted to one of the three programs at the Toneelacademie Maastricht.
Assignment to be prepared at home
The workshops also involve a number of home assignments. Preparation for the workshops based on the program the candidate wishes to take.
Results
After completion of the third component, the candidate will receive an email notifying him/her whether he/she has been admitted to part 4 of the selection course or not. Each candidate will receive individual oral feedback (on request).
Duration
One day
Interview
A personal interview during which representatives of the Academy discuss the candidate’s motivation, talents and expectations.
Part 4 is not part of the selection process. However, admission can only be finalised after the candidate has attended the interview. After part 4, the candidate’s registration will be confirmed by the Academy and by the candidate him/herself.
Candidates who have successfully completed the selection course must still register via Studielink.nl. The necessary details will be provided when the Academy confirms that the candidate has been admitted.
