First-Year Applicants
•Bullet: Two contrasting one-minute monologues (contrasting in period, genre, tone, etc.)
•Bullet: Each piece must not exceed one minute; monologues over 1 minute 10 seconds each will not be reviewed
•Bullet: Verbal introduction at the beginning of each video: your name, title of piece or play, and playwright (not counted against your time)
Transfer Applicants
•Bullet: One one-minute monologue is required; an optional second monologue may be uploaded
•Bullet: If invited to the virtual audition, prepare two contrasting one-minute monologues
Monologue One (Standard)
•Bullet: Framing: Medium shot (mid-torso to top of head)
•Bullet: Plain wall or background with clear, directed lighting
•Bullet: May sit or stand; place scene partner just off to the side of the camera lens or above it
Monologue Two (Site-Specific with Secondary Activity)
•Bullet: Filmed in a unique location outside of a neutral background
•Bullet: Include a secondary activity (e.g., cutting vegetables, walking a dog) that need not match the given circumstances
•Bullet: Film in one continuous shot (no editing)
•Bullet: May have someone hold the camera and follow you around
•Bullet: Show your vision for the piece—there is no wrong way to do this
Theatre Arts Interest
•Bullet: Students interested in the Theatre Arts major should also include a recorded or written explanation of their experience and interest in studying Theatre Arts beyond performing
