Audition Guidelines:
- Prepare three monologues: one classical (before 1900), and two contrasting monologues from modern plays - 20th and 21st century. from published plays - (no film or TV scripts and no original material)
- Each monologue should stand on its own and last no more than 1 and half minutes to 2 minutes
- Each monologue should be within your natural age range - usually preferable that there be no accents or stylized characters.
- Be sure you to read the entire play containing the monologue so that you can demonstrate an understanding of the character and situation
- You may use hand props, but not costumes - though many schools ask for no props - review each school's requirements
- Be prepared to perform a third monologue if asked
- For Drama, prepare 16 bars of a song without accompaniment - it is best if the song comes from Musical Theater repertory
- If auditioning for Musical Theatre - prepare an up tempo and a ballad - bring your own music
- If auditioning for Musical Theatre, you may be asked to dance/move - so check each school's requirements in advance.
- Bring a resume and recent photograph to leave at the audition
- Be prepared for a short interview after the audition.
For further information, see Mr Freer or one of the Theater teachers. A good audition for a Drama or Musical Theatre program should begin your Junior year.