Online Application
Complete the online application form and upload all required documents, including your introduction and audition video link.

Video Introduction
Prepare a short video introduction to tell us about yourself.

Your video should be approximately 1 minute and filmed in landscape. In your video, include:

• Your name and application number
• A brief overview of your experience
• Why you are interested in this course

Audition Video (Core Task)
You are required to submit a pre-recorded audition video.

• Upload your video to YouTube as Unlisted
• Paste the video link into your online application
• Submit one video only containing all required components

What to prepare
Your audition video should be approximately 3 minutes in total and include:

• Two contrasting monologues (approximately 1 minute each)
1. One performed in mid-shot (waist up)
2. One performed in long-shot (full body)

Longer videos may not be viewed in full.

You may perform one monologue in the language of your cultural background. If shortlisted, you may be asked to also present it in English.

Selecting your material
• Choose material that demonstrates range, connection, and storytelling
• Select contrasting monologues (e.g. comic/dramatic, internal/external)
• Your material may be from stage, screen, or self-devised
• Focus on intention—who you are speaking to and what you want

Refer to the Video Audition Guide for preparation and filming instructions.

Original Work Requirement
All submissions must comply with NIDA’s Original Work Requirement. This includes that all work must be your own and must not be generated or substantially developed using Artificial Intelligence. Refer to the Admissions Criteria for full details.

Photo Requirement
Upload a recent photo of yourself (simple headshot).
Professional photography is not required.

Submission Requirements
You must submit one video only, which includes all required components (e.g. introduction and any other required content for your course), along with all required documents as part of your online application.

Video Submission
• Upload your video to YouTube as Unlisted
• Submit one continuous video containing all required components (introduction and audition)
• Paste the video link into the Audition Video field in your application

Include the following in your YouTube video description:
• Full Name: [First Name, Last Name]
• Applicant Number: [Application Number]
• Course: [Course Name] – Introduction

Video title format: lastname_firstname_DSSP_2027_introduction

Document Upload
Upload all required documents via the Associated File Attachments section of your online application.
• Select the appropriate option in the File Category field
• Upload each file separately

You must also upload:
• A recent headshot (select Course Specific Requirement)
• A valid form of photo identification (select Photo ID)
• Most recent qualification evidence (select Most Recent Qualification Evidence)

Refer to the FAQs for support with uploading your documents.

File Naming Requirements
All files must follow the standard naming convention to ensure correct identification.

Refer to the File Naming Guide for full details.

Format: lastname_firstname_DSSP_2027_documenttype

Examples:
• Headshot: lastname_firstname_DSSP_2027_headshot
• Proof of Identity: lastname_firstname_DSSP_2027_photoid
• Most Recent Qualification: lastname_firstname_DSSP_2027_qualification

Outcome
All applications are reviewed after the closing date.
You will be notified of the outcome by email. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a callback audition.

Preparing for your callback audition
If you are invited to a callback, this is an opportunity for us to see how you work in the room, respond to direction, and collaborate with others.

For preparation guidance, please refer to the Interview/Callback Preparation Guide.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a callback audition (November).

The callback process may include:

• Presenting your prepared monologue
• Participating in group exercises (e.g. improvisation)
• Discussing your previous training and performance experience

Outcome
• If we are able to offer you a place on the course, we will contact you in December 2026 via phone and email to advise you of your course offer.
• You will be given a time period in which to accept or reject the course offer for the 2027 intake.