Theatre Auditions and Interviews

Overall

Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos. Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc.).

Songs

MTCP Song Option B

• One musical theater song from any time period.
• One song of your choice from any time period and in any style that best suits you (musical theater, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.). This song should contrast the style of the first selection.

Dance

MTCP Dance Option B

• Show us your best version of dancing or moving.

Monologue

MTCP Monologue Option A

• One monologue from a published play or written by a professional writer. (A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced, but may not have been professionally published.)

Optional Submissions

• Students may choose to supplement their audition with the following optional video.
  • Wild Card
    • Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
    • Applicants do not need to slate in any wild card media.
    • This media can be anything you want - a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc. “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?” (See the resources page for ideas on Wild Card submissions).

Overall

Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos. Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc).

Introduction (“SLATE”)

There should not be a separate introduction or “slate” video. Instead, “slates” are to appear at the beginning of each piece and included as part of the time allotment.

• The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the name of the character, the playwright, and the title of the play or monologue.

Monologues

Students should prepare two contrasting pieces:

• 1 Dramatic; Dramatic monologues can be classical or contemporary. (student’s choice)
• 1 Comedic; Comedic monologues can be classical or contemporary. (student’s choice)
• At least one monologue must be contemporary (written after 1900). Please do not submit two classical monologues.
• Monologues must be from a published play or monologue collection. Monologues cannot be from musicals, television shows, or movies.
• Monologues should be filmed either “full body” shot which means the top of the head to the feet on the floor should be visible in the frame, or “close-up” shot which means the top of the head to the chest should be visible in the frame.
• Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds in length (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds)

Wild Card (not required)

• Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
• Applicants do not need to slate in any wild card media.
• This media can be anything you want – a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc. “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?”

In person and virtual interviews will take place on the audition days listed above. All deadlines apply. The following documents are required.

• Artistic Resume
• Digital Portfolio – the portfolio should show the process and results of your artistic work or applicable experiences.
• Two letters of recommendation from people you have worked with as an artist (i.e. Director, Designer, Teacher, or Supervisor)

After you have submitted your portfolio and artistic resume, and we have received your letters of recommendation, you will be notified via email about your interview date and time.