Theater Magnet Audition Requirements
Important! Auditions are only half of your application. An online form must also be completed through the “Acceptd” website. This consists of contact information for the student, contact information for recommenders (2), a digital copy of a most recent report card, and statements about the student’s relationship to theatre. Learn more here.
To be considered for the Theatre program, students must complete a physical audition consisting of a warm-up, monologue, song and interview; dance piece is optional.
The Audition
Student should wear professional audition/interview attire that allows for movement. No flip flops, excessive jewelry, short skirts, etc.
Student will participate in a warm-up with theatre exercises (i.e. Improv) and movement components.
Students will present a prepared and memorized monologue from a published source (60-90 seconds), including slate (Hi, my name is “Full Name”, and I will be doing a monologue from “Play Name” by “Name of Writer” as the character “Character Name.”), and a prepared song (60 seconds) with recorded accompaniment or a cappella (if no song is prepared, the theatre faculty will provide an option.)
The audition will also contain an interview with Theatre faculty.
OPTIONAL: Dance piece/presentation of movement abilities (45-60 seconds); provide headshot/resume.
Audition Rubric
The candidate will earn one of the following scores on each of the criteria described below.
4 – Superior
3 – Excellent
2 – Competent
1 – Needs improvement
Stage presence
Interpretation of material
Audition & interview preparation
Ability to work with others
Academic promise (unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher)
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We’re happy to answer your questions.
For further questions about your audition, please contact our VPA administrative assistant or the appropriate Department Chair.