BA in Theatre Arts

Submit your transcripts in English from all high schools attended. Full transcripts from each individual school year must be provided.

Video Acting Auditions: A short (20-30 sec.) introduction, stating your name, where you are from, and something interesting about yourself. Two monologues: a contemporary and a classical monologue. It is strongly advised to avoid using Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet for classical material. It is also strongly advised to avoid using any dialects. Each monologue should be approximately 90 seconds, or 3 minutes for both pieces. State the play title and author of each monologue before you perform it. With introductions and monologues, your video should be no longer than 4 minutes. It is requested to edit all intros and both monologue takes into one clip. Please avoid uploading multiple video 2) Taping: Keep the background simple, use a 3/4 body shot frame, and no zooming. No internal editing, although there may be a break from the introduction to the monologues. The monologues should be done one after another. In choosing pieces for your audition we recommend the following: Choose a monologue from a published play that is a role in which you are likely to be cast. Pieces should be age appropriate. Do not choose pieces that are much younger or much older than you. Avoid pieces that use highly exaggerated characters. Avoid "sketch" comedy, or extremely farcical or cartoon-type characters. Do not use dialects or costumes. You may use very simple objects as props: a piece of paper, a phone, etc, but best to keep your performance very simple. Choose a piece that you enjoy performing. Read the play from which the piece is chosen. Monologue performances are evaluated on preparation, use of language and text, clear intention and purpose, sense of truth, emotional connection and availability, and range of vocal and physical expression demonstrated. 3) Directing portfolio: Please include a resume, a statement of purpose, and contact information. A list of projects directed, with concept statements and photos illustrating the production. We also strongly recommend submitting an acting video audition as well (see above). 4) Writing portfolio: Please include a resume, statement of purpose and contact information. Include a list of any productions your plays have received. Submit 10-30 pages of sample dramatic writing. Please do not exceed 30 pages at the very most.

Full transcripts from each individual school year must be provided.