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. For off-campus auditions, bring one standard 8” x 10” headshot and résumé. For on-campus auditions, bring two standard 8” x 10” headshots and résumé.
Audition Dates
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Saturday, January 23, 2027 *
- Sunday, January 24, 2027 *
- Monday, February 1, 2027 ^
- Tuesday, February 2, 2027 ^
- Wednesday, February 3, 2027 ^
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Audition Registration will open September 15, 2026.
* New York City Regional Auditions ^ Chicago Regional Auditions