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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Terrence Mann — Broadway veteran (Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Pippin)
•Jay Thomas — Emmy-winning actor (Murphy Brown, Mr. Holland's Opus)
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Small class sizes with one-on-one instruction and individual mentoring
•Opportunity to perform major roles beginning freshman year
•Swisher Theater — 400-seat proscenium space
•100-seat Blackbox theater and Studio North intimate space
•Graduates working on AMC, HBO, NBC, Netflix
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 2 min each
•One dramatic and one comedic, OR one classical and one contemporary
•Contrast can be demonstrated through type of character and material
•Look for contrasts in mood, intention, rhythm, emotional level, and content
MATERIAL SELECTION
•Seek roles in your own maturity and emotional range
•Choose pieces that maximize your assets and minimize weaknesses
•Avoid climactic material requiring great depth of emotion — not enough time to achieve peaks honestly
•Choose material where your character is actively overcoming obstacles
•Both selections should be self-explanatory with clear beginning, middle, and end
WHAT TO AVOID
•Dull or passive pieces dwelling on character or plot exposition
•Internal or inner-directed soliloquies — monologues directed to another character are more effective
PRESENTATION
•State your name and the character/play title before each piece
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
VIDEO SUBMISSION
•Submit audition video or link via email
•Contact: Erik DeCicco, Chair, Department of Theatre
-edecicc@ju.edu
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT STATUS
•Program is not currently accepting new applications
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Must first apply and be admitted to Jacksonville University
•BFA admission requires audition
•Contact Admissions Counselor Wesley Chandler for questions
-wchandl1@ju.edu | (904) 256-7146
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•Submit audition video or materials via email to Department Chair
•Contact: Erik DeCicco, edecicc@ju.edu
•Virtual auditions accepted
AUDITION DAY FORMAT
•School of Fine Arts & Humanities hosts Open House Days
•Day begins with informal college overview presentation
•Division Chair leads to venue for audition
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Artist fellowships available based on merit and need
•Range from full to partial tuition
•Awarded each year to incoming students
•Must apply for scholarship at same time as admission
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.73
Avg GPA (W)
57%
Admit Rate
55%
Grad Rate
2,649
Enrollment
$68,010
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$46,180
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$26,255
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$23,467
Family Income $30k - $48k$23,680
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,141
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,211
Family Income $110k+$30,566
