Audition/Interview Requirements

Each degree program has specific requirements listed below.

You must also set up an audition or interview date, as there are no drop-in auditions or interviews permitted.

AUDITION DAY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

You have been assigned to a four-hour audition block. Please be prepared to stay for the entire four hours but you may leave after you have had your audition or interview.

• Check-in and complete paperwork
• Brief orientation and Q&A session
• Interviews begin for non-performance majors and warm-ups begin for Acting and Musical Theatre majors
• Auditions begin for Acting and Musical Theatre majors after warm-ups

BFA Acting Requirements
Please prepare:

• Two memorized contrasting monologues.

• Each monologue should be NO MORE than 1 minute in length. You will be stopped if you exceed this limit.

• The total length of both monologues, including introduction, must not exceed 3 minutes.

BFA Musical Theatre Requirements
Please prepare:

• Two memorized contrasting monologues.

• Each monologue should be NO MORE than 1 minute in length. You will be stopped if you exceed this limit.

• Two songs, one 16-bar ballad and one 32-bar up tempo.

• The total length of all monologues and songs, including introduction, must not exceed 5 minutes.

Accompaniment in Ithaca, New York City and Chicago**:

• An accompanist will be provided free of charge in Ithaca, New York City and Chicago.

• Make sure your music is clearly marked, is in the correct key and is laid out to eliminate or simplify page turning.

• Recorded accompaniment may be used. If you elect this option, the recording should include only piano. Please have the recording cued to its starting point. You must provide your own device for playback.

Accompaniment in Washington DC and Los Angeles**:

• An accompanist is NOT provided and you must use recorded accompaniment.

• The recording should include only piano. Please have the recording cued to its starting point. You must provide your own device for playback.

**NOTE: Musical Theatre auditionees in locations other than Ithaca College must also provide an audio or video recording of the singing portion of your audition. This recording should be submitted at check-in and will be shared with appropriate faculty auditors.

B.F.A. Theatrical Production Arts Requirements
Those who are interviewing for the B.F.A. in theatrical production arts should prepare a portfolio and resume to present  as evidence of prior theatrical work. If interviewing in person, bring the materials with you. If interviewing by phone, the materials should be mailed or made available electronically prior to the interview. This can include but is not limited to work from art classes, photography, sculpture, drafting, sketches, photos of production work (both final product and shots of items in progress), or any other items that show both demonstrable graphic skills and technical ability and projects.

B.S. Theatre Arts Management Requirements
Those who are interviewing for the B.S. in theatre arts management should prepare a resume and portfolio to be presented at the interview evidencing prior theatrical management work.

B.A. Theatre Studies Requirements
Persons interviewing for the B.A. in Theatre Studies should prepare a resume and a one-page statement evidencing  theatrical experience,  academic pursuits and extra-curricular activities.  Please email, fax or send these materials two weeks prior to the interview date. The ideal candidate for the B.A. program is a naturally inquisitive, self-motivated student who intends to explore multiple disciplines in the theatre, including directing, playwriting, history or stage management.