Your Theatre/Music Theatre Audition at American University

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and thanks for your interest in our program!

You will audition for a panel of friendly and experienced faculty representing several disciplines. After your audition you will get a chance to work with at least one of us. In that way, you’ll learn more about us and vice versa. We will also send you written feedback on your audition. We believe that student performers benefit most when auditioning is part of a larger learning process.

REQUIRMENTS

Theatre : If you wish to audition as an intended Theatre major, please prepare two contrasting monologues. Together, these two must not total more than 3 minutes. By contrasting, they may be comic and dramatic, or classical and contemporary, or a combination of each. Select something that has been well rehearsed and is within a comfortable age range. Bring a résumé that has all your contact information and a headshot, if you have one.

Music Theatre : If you wish to audition as an intended Music Theatre major, please prepare two contrasting monologues, an up-tempo song, and a ballad. The total audition time allotted will be 5 minutes. If dance is your strong suit, you will be allowed one more minute during which you may present a dance piece. Please bring a résumé that has all your contact information and a headshot, if you have one.

AUDITION DATES

Saturday, December 1, 2007 – primarily for current students wishing to become majors and early-decision prospective students

Saturday, February 16, 2008 – primarily for prospective students

Sunday, February 17, 2008 – primarily for prospective students

SIGN-UP SLOTS

To sign up for an audition slot, you may call 202-885-3437 and leave a message or e-mail Katherine Thomas at au.theatre@yahoo.com. In your message please provide the following information:

• - First & Last Name: if your name is unique or complex, please spell it out in your message
• - Phone Number
• - E-mail Address
• - Mailing Address
• - Discipline (Theatre vs. Music Theatre)
• - Your preferred audition date
• - Any other relevant information we might need to know (e.g. I will be dancing during my musical theatre audition or I’m driving back home that evening for a wedding; please schedule me in the morning, if possible.)