Auditions happen during during the first week of classes.
Monologues and vocal auditions are allotted a maximum of 90 seconds each.
You will likely be cut off before your 90 seconds is up - this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just means we heard and/or saw what we needed.
Do not audition with a song or monologue from the play we are doing.
We run an open audition - this means that your audition will be done in front of the class.
Private auditions may not be requested and students who do not audition will be removed from the course.
Present a prepared monologue from a play or musical
- monologue should be 60-90 seconds
- style (comedy, dramatic, etc.) should match the production we are doing
- monologue should be fully memorized
- monologue must be from a play, musical, or stand-alone - do NOT select a movie monologue
Short dance routine performed in groups of 4-6
- Video link with choreography will be sent in late August prior to auditions
- Make sure you watch for the email and practice the choreography at home
45-90 seconds of a musical number
- A Capella (without accompaniment) is preferred, but an accompaniment track is allowed if it is pulled up and ready for the start of your audition time.
- Songs should be presented in their original key
- If singing A Capella, it is recommended that you ask for a starting note but it will be your job to know what the starting note is
*Please note that time stamps indicated above are merely suggestions, if you want to audition with that song but the recommended section does not work for your voice you are more than welcome to sing a different part of the song or shorten/lengthen sections as needed.
** Selections marked with a (*) indicate a more difficult or challenging song - we suggest avoiding these unless you are extremely confident.
Students are required to perform one vocal work of any genre, however this should be a piece they believe best shows off their voice, including tone and range. Additionally, applicants may be asked to perform additional pitch matching and range exercises. Upon registering for the course new students should email the instructor to schedule an in-person audition, however video submissions will be considered upon request.
While the ability read music and sight sing is an asset it is no longer a requirement for entrance into the vocal ensemble, and will no longer be part of the audition process. These elements, in addition to other music theory practices, will be learned in class.
Jazz auditions occur in the fall and are scheduled with the instrumental music director. Students can expect to be asked to play a prepared piece on their desired instrument, sight read a jazz standard, and demonstrate proficient knowledge of music theory.
Symphonic auditions occur in the fall and are scheduled with the instrumental music director. Students can expect to be asked to play a prepared piece on their desired instrument, sight read at a grade 3 or 4 level, and demonstrate proficient knowledge of music theory.
Similar to musical theatre Advanced Acting runs an open audition, in which all auditions are completed in front of the class. Private auditions will not be accepted and students who do not audition will be removed from the class. Students should prepare a 60 second monologue from a play or musical. Movie monologues, book excerpts, and self-written monologues will not be accepted.
Students looking to only participate in the technical aspect of Advanced Acting do not need to audition but are expected to communicate this with the directors in advance.
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