Acting
Audition & Interview Requirements
Prospective Acting (BFA) majors will perform two memorized monologues:
- One from a Shakespeare play, 20-28 lines in length;
- One from a contemporary play, two minutes maximum, reflecting the applicant’s age.
Acting auditions may include a brief warm-up and improvisational exercise. Auditionees are encouraged to wear clothing and footwear in which they are comfortable moving. Bring a standard 8” x 10” headshot and résumé to the audition.
Audition Dates
- Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Saturday, January 25, 2025 – New York City Regional *
- Sunday, January 26, 2025 – New York City Regional *
- Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Monday, February 3, 2025 – Chicago Regional ^
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – Chicago Regional ^
- Friday, February 28, 2025
* New York City Regional Auditions: Acting & Musical Theatre ONLY. ^ Chicago Regional Auditions: Acting & Musical Theatre ONLY.