Below you will find basic information about what we expect from an audition, portfolio review, or interview. All students must audition or interview on campus in order to be officially accepted into the OU School of Drama.
All OU School of Drama applications must be submitted through the GetAcceptd portal.
Please read the following checklist to ensure that your application procedure goes as smoothly as possible.
The University of Oklahoma preliminary auditions and interviews are held at regional thespian conferences throughout the country. To reserve an audition/interview time, please call the Helmerich School of Drama office at 405-325-4021 or email drama_recruitment@ou.edu.
The on-campus audition is our chance to get to know one another. We begin at 8:30 in the morning with an informal breakfast and meet-and-greet allowing you and your family to spend time with the faculty and some of the current students. The morning is full of informative sessions covering financial aid and scholarship opportunities, housing and food services, and specific information to help you discern whether The University of Oklahoma School of Drama would be a good fit for you.
You must prepare two contrasting monologues that do not exceed two minutes in length. Perform characters close to yourself in age. The characters should be as authentic and honest as possible. We encourage you to do contemporary text for both monologues, but if you have a strong background in classical/heightened text, you are welcome to choose a classical piece as your second monologue. Do not do extreme characterizations of body, voice, or speech (extreme age, illness, insanity, handicap, etc.). Do not use a dialect or accent. Use your own speech, even if the character would normally speak with an accent. Monologues must be memorized and fully prepared. In your introduction, announce the name of the play and character and begin.
The fewer the props and costumes the better. We will provide you with a chair if you need it.
Dress in comfortable clothes that permit freedom of movement. You will be involved in acting, voice, and movement workshops during the day. Wear sensible shoes. Bring audition clothes to change into that reflect your personality as an artist and actor.
Applicants for Design and Scenic Technology will have portfolio reviews and interviews with members of our Design & Production faculty on this day.
Know your current GPA and ACT/SAT scores: these are crucial in determining your eligibility for OU admission. For specifics regarding university academic requirements, please consult the University of Oklahoma Admissions Manual or call Prospective Student Services 405-325-2151.
These interviews primarily discuss your previous experience in either Dramaturgy or Stage Management and your interests for future study and exploration.
Please bring a sample of your creative or non-fiction writing. The interview will address your work and interest in theater history, dramatic literature, criticism, dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or directing.
Stage managers interview with the Design & Production Faculty, along with prospective designers. If you have a prompt book (or paperwork) from a previous production, bring it to your interview. A current resume is required.
All applicants must know their current GPA and ACT/SAT scores: these are crucial in determining eligibility for OU admission. For specifics regarding university academic requirements, please consult the University of Oklahoma Admissions Manual or call Prospective Student Services 405-325-2151.
