Acting, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Theatre Administration and Design & Production

•  One memorized contemporary (written since 1960) monologue from a published play or

    musical, 30-45 seconds in length. The character should be close to your own age and

    performed without a regional dialect.

•  Two memorized songs (one written before 1970, one after 1970) from published Broadway 

    literature and contrasting in style, i.e. up-tempo and ballad. (No Jason Robert Brown,
    Stephen Sondheim, or Adam Guettel.) Select 16 bars for the ballad and 32 bars for the up-
    tempo. Please bring sheet music in the proper key—no recorded music will be permitted.
    An accompanist will be provided. (Note: although you will choose only 16-32 bars for your
    audition, please be prepared to sing the entire song if requested.)

•  A brief ballet combination will be taught on-site and performed to assess your potential 

    dance abilities.

•  Two memorized monologues, each 30-45 seconds in length. Material should be from 

    published plays, contrasting in period and/or style, with a character close to your own age, 

    and performed without a regional dialect. Shakespeare is acceptable for one of the acting 

    monologues; however, no Puck monologues from A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be 

    permitted.

•  Warm-up (acting & musical theatre)

•  Perform monologues and songs (acting & musical theatre)

•  Learn ballet combination (musical theatre only)

•  Perform ballet combination (musical theatre only)

•  Bring prompt books or any other documentation of your management experience.

•  Provide two recent letters of recommendation.

•  Be prepared to discuss your previous experience in leadership, having authority, managing 

    groups of people, collaborating on projects with adults, and organizational and time 

    management skills. 

•  Bring examples or documentation to demonstrate your previous experiences in theatre.

•  Provide two recent letters of recommendation.

•  Be prepared to discuss your previous experiences in leadership, governance, management, 

    sales, public relations, organizing and promoting events, writing, public speaking or graphic 

    design.

•  Bring a design portfolio (either traditional or digital) with examples of your work. If you are 

    bringing a digital portfolio, bring a means of playing it.

•  This portfolio can include theatrical design, construction, management, running paperwork, 

    etc.  You may also include other artistic work, photography, or other endeavors which
    show us your artistic eye and sense of design.

•  Small props, costumes, or models are also appropriate items to show as part of your 

    portfolio presentation.

•  Be prepared to discuss design aesthetic, collaboration, and the role of design within the 

    theatrical experience.