SSAY And Interview. Include with your completed application: an essay describing your ambitions in theatre arts in no more than 200 words (approximately two pages if handwritten, one page typed). Describe your career aspirations and why you think you are particularly qualified to work in this field. During the audition, you must be able to discuss grades and school participation and express strong desire to explore theatre arts.

RÉSUMÉ & PHOTOGRAPH. Include with your completed application: a written or typed list of your training and experiences in performance/acting and a photograph of your head and shoulders (school photos accepted).

ACTING. You will: (1) recite from memory a contemporary monologue of your choice. Be prepared to summarize both the plot of the play from which the monologue is taken, and the situation of the character; (2) respond spontaneously in directed improvisational exercises; (3) read aloud selections you will be given at the audition (tongue twister, etc.) with clarity of speech and understanding of meaning.

DANCE/MOVEMENT. You will be taught a dance/movement routine at the audition. Dress in clothing that allows you to move.

MUSIC. You will perform: (1) vocal exercises taught at the audition that demonstrate your understanding of pitch, tempo, rhythm, and harmony; (2) one memorized song (a musical theatre standard of your choice). A pianist will accompany you at the audition. You are responsible for bringing your own sheet music. Be prepared to summarize both the story of the musical from which the song is taken and the situation of the character singing the song. You may take a short placement test in music theory.