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RULES FOR AUDITIONING
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ACTING auditions have ONE MINUTE to perform a monologue.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
auditions will have a maximum of 90 seconds to perform
both a solo followed by a monologue. The musical selection must come
before the monologue.
Please see the guidelines,
"Preparing for the Musical Theatre Audition."
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accompanist will be provided. NO recorded music will be allowed.
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DESIGN,TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT
candidates will be allocated a minimum
table display space of 24"x36".
They will be allowed fifteen minutes to set up their work. Students
should prepare a one minute presentation of their work. Note: not all
universities/colleges have programs in all tech/design areas.
You should bring your portfolio, which should include a variety of fine art
and/or theatre art work. The portfolio might consist of some of the
following: drawings of any subject, any medium; examples of work in color;
drafting; prints; 3-D projects of any type; actual theatrical design work,
realized or not; figure drawings; costume designs; lighting plots; etc.
Stage Managers will bring prompt books and supporting material. The
portfolio is required whether your interests are in scene design, lighting,
or costuming. You should also be prepared in a question and answer period to
discuss past experiences and your professional goals.
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REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE
OF AUDITION, NO AUDITION WILL EXCEED TWO MINUTES.
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TIME
STARTS WITH YOUR NAME AND NUMBER in your introduction.
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All performance pieces
should be fully memorized.
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You will have a
performance area of 12'x16'.
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A table will be provided
if needed to display portfolio materials.
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When your turn comes,
walk quickly to the stage, say your name.
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Due to poor sight lines,
avoid sitting, kneeling, lying on the floor as part of your business.
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Keep choreography
simple. Remember that you may not have an ideal dance surface.
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College/University Representatives have established
these audition/interview
processes to help each other and you. They are friends of yours who identify
with the pressure you may feel. They are pulling for you, so relax and do
it!
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