Your Drama School Audition Workbook
By Lauren Davies — Conservatoire Lecturer
Getting into drama school is one of the most exciting and competitive processes a performer can go through. This workbook gives you the insider knowledge, the practical tools and the structured preparation to walk into every audition room knowing you have given yourself the very best possible chance.
Written by a conservatoire lecturer and vocal coach who teaches at the schools you are applying to.
What's inside — 143 pages covering every stage of the journey:
✓ Understanding the process — courses, schools, applications and costs
✓ Choosing your songs and monologues — what works and what to avoid
✓ Preparing your material — how to learn a song, acting through song, character analysis frameworks
✓ Self-tape guidance — technical setup, what to wear and how to submit
✓ In person auditions — audition day, nerves, talking to the pianist, owning the room
✓ Recalls and interviews — what panels are really looking for
✓ Reflection journals — to track your progress across the whole season
Interactive and fillable — type directly into the answer boxes and tick the checkboxes digitally, or print and fill in by hand.
Includes:
— Six audition reflection journals
— Six weekly practice planners
— Audition cost calculator
— Audition season tracker
— Character analysis worksheets for songs and monologues
— Preparation checklists for every stage
— Lauren Says boxes throughout with genuine insider panel perspective
Who is this for? Any performer preparing to apply to a UK drama school — whether this is your first application or you are reapplying after a previous cycle. Written primarily for Musical Theatre applicants but equally valuable for those applying to Acting and Actor Musician courses.
"This workbook will help you prepare to the fullest so you can walk into every audition room with confidence, clarity and the absolute best chance of success."
Instant digital download — start preparing today.
© Lauren Davies 2026 · laurendaviesvoice.com
