SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012
CHICAGO ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
1010 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60642

AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING BFA PROGRAMS:
Acting, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Theatre Administration

Performance auditions will take place in two sessions, morning and afternoon.  Stage Management & Theatre Administration interviews can be scheduled throughout the day.

Audition and interview times are limited.  Schedule yours today.
217.424.6282 • mspencer@millikin.edu

Audition Requirements
Musical Theatre
-> 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 1960, one after 1960) from published Broadway literature and contrasting in style, i.e. up-tempo and ballad. (No Jason Robert Brown or Stephen Sondheim.) 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 learned on-site and performed to assess your potential dance abilities

Acting
-> 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.

Audition Process
Musical Theatre & Acting Auditions
-> Warm-up (acting & musical theatre)
-> Perform monologues and songs (acting & musical theatre)
-> Learn ballet combination (musical theatre only)
-> Perform ballet combination (musical theatre only)

Interview Information
Stage Management Interview
-> 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.

Theatre Adminisration Interview
-> 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.

Links:
Map -- Chicago Academy for the Arts
Millikin University Department of Theatre & Dance
Millikin University Office of Admission