Typically, the first night is general acting auditions.

If you are auditioning for a single production, you will often be asked to prepare a 1-minute acting audition consisting of a slate and a monologue in the style of the show you are auditioning for.

If you are auditioning for multiple productions, we often ask that you prepare a 3-minute acting audition consisting of a slate and two contrasting monologues. Please read the audition announcement carefully to determine what will be expected.

You can sign up for a time and fill out the audition form using the buttons above. When filling out your form, please look at your calendars and syllabi so you can accurately fill out the conflicts section of the audition form. It's important we know if you have conflicts that would prevent you from being in a particular production.

The second night is typically a callback audition. These are invited auditions in which the directors may ask you to work on material from a specific part of the play if they need to see more of you to complete their casting. Look for an email from the stage manager to learn if you have been called back and for the callback schedule. 

Everyone auditioning for a show must audition on the first evening of auditions. If you have an unavoidable conflict, like a class or are studying abroad, please email the director or stage manager and we will try to make alternative arrangements. 

Audition FAQs

What's the general audition? A general audition consists of a slate and prepared material. If you are auditioning for a single production, please select a monologue in the style of the play. If you would like to be considered for multiple production, we encourage you to choose two approximately one-minute contrasting monologues that demonstrate your range as an actor. Our general auditions are typically closed, meaning that the only people in the room will be the creative teams of the plays you are auditioning for. The most important thing: do pieces you feel confident about; pieces you like to do.

How do I do a prepared audition? Walk into the room. Introduce yourself ("Hello/Good Evening/etc. My name is..."). Introduce your piece or pieces ("...and I'll be doing...").
(You only need to mention the title of the play and the name of the author.) Do your piece or pieces (if you do two, take a few seconds break between them, don't straight from one into the other). The directors will often ask you a few questions about yourself and your ideas about the play. Commonly, directors may ask you to do part of a monologue again with a specific direction. Please reach out if you have questions about auditions or need assistance finding monologues.

What if I am asked to do a self-tape audition? If a director asks for a self-tape audition, please film yourself in front of a neutral backdrop in a well-lit space. Follow the instructions from the director and include:

• A slate in including your name, the city you currently live in, and the title and playwright of your pieces.

• Memorized monologue(s)

• Each piece should be approximately one minute in length.

What does heightened text mean? By heightened text, we mean text that transcends everyday speech. For a heightened piece, language should be the essential engine of the piece and that the character is using imagery, figurative language, and verbal conceits to pursue their needs.

What does contemporary mean? Contemporary pieces should be from writers working within the last ten years.

What makes the best audition material? As you select material, we are interested in who you are as an artist and how you are thinking about the plays and characters you are auditioning for. Choose pieces and characters that you love, resonate with, and want to share with others. We encourage you to select monologues from published plays rather than from monologue books so that you can more comprehensively understand the journey, relationship, and circumstances of the characters.

What should I wear? Dress in clothes that signal that you take the work seriously and that you feel confident and comfortable in. We encourage you to avoid wearing anything that takes attention away from what you are doing as an actor.

Do non-majors have a good chance of being cast? YES! We welcome all students to participate in our program. NOTE: During their senior year, theater majors with a performance capstone are given preferred consideration.

What are callbacks? Callback auditions occur when a director needs to see something more specific from an actor. Typically, an actor will be given an audition time and specific materials to prepare. Actors are often called back for multiple productions. Receiving a callback audition does not mean that an actor is guaranteed a role in the production. Additionally, if you do not receive an invitation to a callback, you may still be under consideration for a role.

When will I know if I'm cast? Casting offers will go out via email on Thursday or Friday. You will have 24 hours to accept or decline your role.

What if I have more questions? Please contact Andy Christensen