Theatre Auditions

Monologues

Students should submit two contrasting monologue pieces, 1 to 2 minutes each.

• Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos.
• There should not be a separate “slate” video, rather slates are to appear at the beginning of each piece. The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of the play, and the playwright.

Songs

Students should prepare two contrasting pieces:

• One 60 to 90 second song; should be written prior to 1970. This song can be either the up-tempo or the ballad (student’s choice).
• One song 60 to 90 second song; should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the first.
• Each piece should be filmed / uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos.
  There should not be a separate “slate” video, rather slates are to appear at the beginning of each piece. The proper slate for a song is to share your name, the title, and show in which it appears.

Dance

Students should prepare a piece of dance/movement that meets these criteria:

• 30 to 60 seconds of dance, in whatever dance discipline you are most comfortable with: jazz, ballet, tap, modern, African, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary.
• All dance media should be filmed in a “full body” shot taking care to keep the student’s entire body in the frame at all times.
• Applicants do not need to slate in any dance media.

• Digital Portfolio – the portfolio should show the process and results of your artistic work or applicable experiences.
• Two letters of recommendation from people you have worked with as an artist (i.e. Director, Designer, Teacher, or Supervisor)

After you have submitted your portfolio and artistic resume, and we have received your letters of recommendation, you will be notified via email to arrange an interview using Zoom or another video conferencing service.

The B.A. in Theatre Arts does not require an audition for admission to the program. However, for scholarship consideration candidates should submit:

• Two contrasting songs, 32 bars or 90 seconds each OR two contrasting monologues, a minimum of 60 - 90 seconds each OR a monologue and a song.
• Two letters of recommendation from someone you have worked with as an artist (i.e. Director, Vocal or Acting Coach, Instructor etc.)