Hey Weaver Seniors, Thin is In!

The Weaver Watchdog has been sniffing around the halls and sees the tears. Tis the season for rejection. For all you Weaver Seniors out there, do not despair. My doggie senses tell me a few of you are not happy puppies. Dreams dashed by the mere width of an envelope. Sorry if my four paws and artisan swagger don’t make you smile. Bark, Bark, Bark! how's my British accent Sam.

All you Audrey Hepburn fans must know Carey Mulligan, an amazing new British talent cut from the very mold of grace and elegance. If you did not see “An Education” get it on DVD when it comes out. The Academy did not bestow upon her the award she so deserved, because…well first she’s not an American and second, she’s not an American. That will change (the being noticed part) and she will become a treasure for all of us to enjoy for years to come.

Carey Mulligan knows the path to success better than the three top drama schools that rejected her for admission. So you Weaver Seniors that did not get the fat envelopes, remember thin is in and talent don’t lie!

There is no Drama at Weaver

Where is the drama when you know the end of the story before it begins. Is there any chance of mystery or suspense? Do you really believe as an aspiring young performer you stand a chance to be recognized? Is Weaver becoming an playhouse that showcases only the elite "community theater" clique?

As talent that has earned the privilege to attend Weaver, you would think a majority of the students will have opportunities to showcase their talent, beyond their senior year in which parents will shake their heads and say, "I didn't know you could sing like that.."

Search the archives of past performance (just look at the programs). 10-20% of the student population will surface as the chosen ones, while the majority get continuously placed in ensemble. Teachers are well less teachers and more talent coaches and agents.

I'd say we time capsule the past 10 years and in another 10 years recognize who has and who has not succeeded. Odds are that in 2020 the Oscar, Emmy or Tony will go to........ Standing tall this Weaver grad will graciously mention all those behind them, Mom and God at the top of the list. But will Weaver be named? Silence. We can only hope for such drama.

Weaver Academy Holds Auditions for the 2010-2011 School Year

Free from bias, free from all prejudice and favoritism; eminently fair. That is a Merriam-Webster definition of "unbiased". Early this month Weaver Academy of Greensboro, North Carolina held auditions for its school of art and technical instruction. Soon if not already the winners and losers will be announced by mail. Dreams will then be shattered for some, and joy will be twittered and fanned across the web for the chosen ones. This is the process we all must endure. This is fair, this is right. Unless of course the process is flawed from the beginning. Unless of course "bias" has already been introduced for many reasons to be told. That is the open question on our minds and should be on yours.

Please take the time to share you thoughts in private on how you believe this process worked for you. Whether you were successful or not, share your comments anonymously. Take the poll and see how others felt about the experience.

If you are a returning Weaver student and want to share past experiences, please feel free to chime in. This will be the start of many future posts to get at the truth, only told by you.