Theatre Auditions

All students wishing to major in musical theatre must be accepted to the program through departmental auditions. All students wishing to major in international theatre production must be accepted to the program through departmental interviews. Students wishing to major in theatre may audition or interview to be considered for a talent award.

Please note, the same audition/interview also can qualify musical theatre students and international theatre production students for consideration for a talent award (annual scholarship).

Students interested in pursuing a minor in dance must also audition in order to be considered eligible for a talent award.

There are two options for completing your audition:

On-site audition on the ONU Campus (see dates below)
Chicago or New York Unifieds (see dates below). Note: Participation in Unified auditions requires a pre-screen process submitted through "GetAcceptd."

ON-SITE AND UNIFIEDS AUDITION DATES

Register below for one of the on-site audition dates, New York Unifieds, or Chicago Unifieds. On-site auditions are conducted at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on the ONU campus.

Saturday, Nov. 11 (ONU Campus)
Saturday, Jan. 27 (ONU Campus)
Saturday, Feb. 17 (ONU Campus)

New York Unified Auditions, Jan. 27
Chicago Unified Auditions, Feb. 5-8

Pre-Screen On-line Submissions

Unable to attend an audition at the ONU campus? To participate in one of our off-campus auditions at places like the New York or Chicago Unifieds, you must submit a pre-screen audition through the GetAcceptd website. Upon approval of your pre-screen audition, directions and next steps will be sent for you to secure an audition at our off-site locations.

Click below to complete the pre-screen audition.

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- Prepare two contrasting pieces
  - A ballad (where the piece has longer, sustained vocal lines).
  - An up-tempo number (where the vocal line moves at a conversational pace) to contrast style.
  - Each selection should be no more than 32 bars in length.
- Prepare one 60-90 second contemporary monologue (written during the 20th Century-present) from a published play.
  - Monologue must be from a published play
  - Monologue cannot be from a musical, television show, or movie
- All applicants participate in a dance audition. The audition is used to assess dance class placement as well as potential. Dancers with prior training may be asked for additional demonstration of skills at the end of the general class. Prior dance training, while desirable, is not a requirement for acceptance to the musical theatre program.
- Please bring a résumé and photograph to leave with the audition team.
- Click HERE to register for an audition date.
- The interview provides an opportunity to discuss your experience and career goals with our faculty.
- Your experience is best shown through a portfolio (can include photos, programs, technical drawings, reviews, etc.) and a résumé.
- Those without formal portfolios should prepare to discuss their experience with the faculty.
- Please contact Kathleen DeVault to set up an interview and portfolio review (k-devault@onu.edu or 419-772-2686).
Audition
- Prepare two contrasting monologues. Each monologue should be no more than two minutes in length.
- One selection may be, but is not required to be, classical. Shakespeare is permitted.
- Please bring a résumé and photograph to leave with the audition team.
- Click HERE to register for an audition date.
Interview
- When interviewing for all other areas of study (playwriting, theatre history, theatre administration, dramaturgy, technical theatre, etc.), bring whatever reflects your experience thus far, and be prepared to discuss your experience and career goals with our faculty.
- Please bring a résumé and photograph to leave with the audition team.
- Prepare a short dance (no longer than two minutes) that demonstrates your technique, musicality and phrasing in dance. This may be ballet, jazz, modern, tap or any other style depending on your training and experience. The choreography may be your own or someone else’s.
- A Bluetooth system will be provided for your audition. Please bring a device of your choice that can connect via Bluetooth. Additionally, an auxiliary cord will be available as needed.
- Professional dance attire is expected (leotards, tights, ballet slippers, etc.).
- There will be a dance call led by one of our instructors.
- Click HERE to register for an audition date.

Theatre Auditions and Interviews

ON-SITE AND UNIFIEDS AUDITION DATES

Pre-Screen On-line Submissions

Information for:

Theatre Auditions and Interviews

ON-SITE AND UNIFIEDS AUDITION DATES

Pre-Screen On-line Submissions

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

INTERVIEW GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION

AUDITION/INTERVIEW FOR THEATRE TALENT AWARD

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR DANCE MINOR TALENT AWARD

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