All students wishing to major in Musical Theatre and International Theatre Production must be accepted to the program through departmental auditions or interviews. The same audition/interview can also qualify the student for consideration for a talent award. Students wishing to major in Theatre may audition or interview, to be considered for a talent award. Students interested in pursuing a minor in Dance must also audition in order to be considered eligible for a talent award. Auditions and interviews are conducted in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on the dates listed below.

The following dates may be used for acceptance into the department and for scholarship consideration:

2008-2009 Audition Dates

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Saturday, March 21, 2009

* Auditions will begin at 2:00 pm

To request an audition/interview time or get more information about the audition process, contact Lin Fletcher, auditions coordinator, (419) 772-2049.

Audition Requirements for BFA in Musical Theatre

• The Audition: Applicants should prepare two selections from the standard Broadway repertoire; a ballad that shows a sustained legato line and an “up tempo” number. Each selection should be no more than 32 bars in length. Additionally, auditionees perform two contrasting one-minute monologues. No Shakespeare, please. The entire audition must be memorized.
• An Accompanist will be provided. No taped accompaniments allowed.
• All applicants participate in a Dance Audition (warm-up across the floor combination). The audition is used to assess dance class placement as well as potential. Dancers with prior training may be asked for additional demonstration of skills at the end of the general class. Prior dance training, while desirable, is not a requirement for acceptance to the Music Theatre Program.
• Please bring resume and photograph to leave with the audition team.

Interview Guidelines for BFA in International Theatre Production

• The Interview provides an opportunity to discuss your experience and career goals with our faculty.
• Your experience is best shown through a portfolio (this can include photos, programs, technical drawings, reviews, etc.) and a resume.
• Those without formal portfolios should prepare to discuss their experience with the faculty.

Audition/Interview for BA in Theatre Talent Award

Audition

• Prepare two contrasting monologues. Each monologue should be no more than two minutes in length.
• One selection may be classical, but not required. Shakespeare is permitted.
• Please bring resume and photograph to leave with the audition team.

Interview

• Requirements for an Interview for all other areas of study (playwriting, theatre history, theatre administration, dramaturgy, technical theatre, etc.): bring with you whatever you feel reflects your experience thus far, and be prepared to discuss your experience and career goals with our faculty.
• Please bring resume and photograph to leave with the audition team.

Audition Requirements for Dance Minor Talent Award

• Prepare a short dance (no longer than two minutes in length), which demonstrates your technique, musically, and phrasing in dance. This may be ballet, jazz, modern, tap, or any other style depending on your training and experience. The choreography may be your own or someone else’s.
• A cd/tape player will be provided for your audition. Professional dance attire is expected (leotards, tights, ballet slippers, etc.).
• There will be a dance call led by one of our instructors.