Auditions
Auditions
The Drama Department has an open audition policy in respect to the season presented. Preference will be given to BFA-Dramatic Arts students.鈥
Audition dates for all department productions are posted here and may, in addition, be posted at other locations both on and off campus.鈥疘f at all possible, audition information should be posted two weeks before auditions.鈥
Style and format of auditions are left to the Director's discretion, however, all persons wishing to audition for a department production are required to:鈥
- Read the play in its entirety before auditioning.
- Sign up for an audition time, if applicable.
- Come to the audition prepared; specific requirements will be posted on audition notices.
Audition Details for Upcoming Productions:
MAINSTAGE AUDITION CALL!
Fall Semester- 鈥淢r. Burns, a post-electric play鈥
Winter Semester 鈥 鈥Animal Farm鈥
PRODUCTION #1:
Mr. Burns, a post-electrical play, by Anne Washburn
Directed by Pat Chan
It鈥檚 a play 鈥 a musical theatre spectacle! And, oh yes 鈥 there鈥檚 the Simpsons! Packed with pop culture, punchlines, and pure chaos!
Auditions open to ALL WHO CAN ACT, SING AND DANCE!
Open Call Audition Dates/Times/Locations:
- Monday, Apr 20 @ 3-6 PM (W480)
- Tuesday, Apr 21 @ 3 -6 PM (W420)
Audition preparation:
- Please present a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue
- Present a 1-2 minute song (bring along a back track in a USB). You will also be asked to test your singing range accompanied by our pianist.
- Present a 1-2 minute dance repertoire (supply your dance track in the same USB)
Callback Dates/Times/Locations:
Wednesday, Apr 22 @ 3-5PM (W420)
Callback preparation:
- Present sides. Sides from the script will be provided in advance of the auditions and will be available at the bottom of the google audition sign-up sheet (see below). We will inform you the specific role in advance for your callback presentation.
- Test individual singing range and group singing (song sheets will be provided)
- Learn a group choreography to present either individually or as a group
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PRODUCTION #2:
Animal Farm, by Tatty Hennessy, directed by Nicola Elson
鈥淧ower tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely鈥 (Acton).
When the animals of Manor Farm rebel against their human oppressor, they dream of a paradise where all animals are equal. But as the pigs seize control, the noble revolution descends into a chilling dictatorship.
鈥淭he animals in the play all look like us. The humans don't look at all like us. Anyone can play any part. Assume good intentions for as long as you can.鈥 (Hennessy)
We are seeking fearless, highly physical performers with strong ensemble instincts in this visceral adaptation of the iconic novel exploring power, propaganda and betrayal. Comfort with intense movement, proximity, and staged violence required. Some performers will also engage in live percussive elements.
Audition Dates/Times/Locations:
- Monday, Apr 20 12-3 PM (W480)
- Tuesday, Apr 21 12-3 PM (W425)
Audition preparation:
- Sides from the script will be provided in advance of the auditions and will be available at the bottom of the google audition sign-up sheet (see below)
Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue to present that shows off your physicality
Callback Dates/Times/Locations:
- Wednesday, Apr 22 @ 12-3 PM (W425)
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GOOGLE DOC FOR AUDITION SIGN UP AND INFORMATION FOR MR BURNS AND ANIMAL FARM
- Please sign up for an audition time
- A link to the script will be available here so that you can read in prior to the audition
- Sides from the script will be available here so that you can become familiar with them prior to the audition. You do not need to memorize them. You will be asked to read some of them at the audition.
Auditions in the Community
Audition information for opportunities outside of the Drama Department can be found here when available.