Theatre Intensive Audition and Portfolio Requirements
Acting Audition Intensive
- Video file #1: One contemporary monologue, less than two minutes in length, from a published play.
- Video file #2: One monologue from Shakespeare that is less than two minutes in length.
Costume Design Intensive
- PDF file #1: A detailed outline of your previous experience with costume design.
- PDF files #2-5: Images of your designs, constructions, or fabrications, as well as examples of related artistic skills.
Students with a limited portfolio but a passion for theatre and costume design are encouraged to apply.
Musical Theatre Audition Intensive
- Video files #1 and #2:Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
- Video file #3 (optional): Applicants with dance experience should include a one-minute sample of movement or dance representative of skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
Musical Theatre Techniques Intensive
- Video files #1 and #2: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
- Video file #3 (optional): Applicants with dance experience should include a one-minute sample of movement or dance representative of skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
Songwriting for Musical Theatre Intensive
- Video file #1: One song excerpt from musical theatre repertoire, approximately one-minute in length.
- PDF file #1: A writing sample of a song you have composed, a poem, or any written work that demonstrates your writing ability.
Sound Design Intensive
- PDF file #1: A resume or detailed outline of your previous experience with sound design.
- PDF file #2: A document with active link(s) to Google Drive, Youtube, Soundcloud, Spotify etc. providing relevant examples of original sound design work (created soundscapes and/or effects).
- PDF file #3: Any relevant sound design paperwork, including but not limited to cue sheets, script analysis, and research.
Stage Management Intensive
- PDF file #1: Prepare a written personal essay (200 words) sharing with us why you feel compelled to enroll in the Stage Management Intensive.
- PDF files #2-4 (optional): Submit one to three samples of pre-production paperwork that you feel best represent your stage management experience.
- Basic knowledge of Theatre stage directions and terms is required.
Students with a limited portfolio but a passion for theatre and stage management are encouraged to apply.