Each degree program has specific requirements listed below.
You must also set up an audition/interview date, as there are no drop-in audition/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. The first portion of the audition block will be spent checking in and filling out paper work. A brief orientation will follow. Students auditioning for the BFA in Musical Theatre or Acting will be given time to warm up after the orientation, and auditions will begin after the warm-up period.
Please prepare:
• Two memorized contrasting monologues.
• Each monologue should be NO MORE than 1 minute in length.
• The total length of both monologues, including introduction, must not exceed 3 minutes.
Please prepare:
• Two memorized contrasting monologues.
• Each monologue should be NO MORE than 1 minute in length.
• 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 4 minutes.
Accompaniment in Ithaca and New York City:
• An accompanist will be provided free of charge in Ithaca and New York City.
• 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, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas:
• 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 tape or CD of the singing portion of your audition. This recording should be submitted at check-in and will be shared with the music director at the College.
Those who are interviewing for the B.F.A. in theatrical production arts should prepare a portfolio and resume as evidence of prior theatrical work. 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.
Those who are interviewing for the B.S. in theater arts management should prepare a resume evidencing prior theatrical management work.
Persons interviewing for the B.A. in drama should prepare a resume evidencing prior theatrical experience. The ideal candidate for the B.A. program is one who has multiple interests or has a focus in an area that there is not a specific degree program at Ithaca College. Directing, history, dramaturgy, and stage management are a few examples.
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