{"id":1442,"date":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-prepare-for-auditions-at-theater-colleges\/"},"modified":"2019-05-16T11:35:34","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T17:35:34","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-auditions-at-theater-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-auditions-at-theater-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Auditions at Theater Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"

In many liberal arts schools, entrance into a theater arts program probably won\u2019t require you to attend a college audition. However, if you\u2019re pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theater, or applying to specific theater colleges, you will very likely be required to audition, and you should probably find that out early, before you fill out your college application. A performing arts school such as a music school, dance school, or theater school typically requires auditions, and a B.F.A. in Theater is considered a serious pre-professional degree that usually combines coursework in theater art, performance, directing, design, and technical areas.<\/p>\n

Some programs<\/a> are so academically intense that they allow very little room for you to pursue a minor or classes in other subjects. In other words, these aren\u2019t the programs you want to enroll in if you\u2019re just looking to do a little moonlighting from your day job as a chemical engineer.<\/p>\n

Just as you would at a music school or art school, you should spend time at the campuses of the theater schools or programs you’re considering, prior to applying, to speak with theater faculty members and students, attend classes, meet with an admission counselor, and tour the campus. Also, before scheduling any required auditions, complete and submit your application.<\/p>\n

Different theater colleges have different requirements for their auditions, but in general, you\u2019ll need to supply each program with music for the accompanist, a resume of your theater experience, and a recent photo. In addition, unless their requirements state differently, plan on preparing two contrasting monologues from plays of your choice, particularly if you\u2019re auditioning for a B.F.A. acting program. Musical theater requirements generally consist of one up-tempo musical selection and one ballad, as well as a monologue from a play or musical of your choice. All combined, your college audition pieces shouldn\u2019t exceed 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Tips to get you successfully through a theater school audition:<\/p>\n