Audition Guidelines
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.
Actors
● Monologues:
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.
● Props and Costumes:
The fewer the props and costumes the better. We will provide you with a chair
if you need it.
● Clothing for On-Campus audition:
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.
Designers
Applicants for Design and Scenic Technology will have portfolio reviews and interviews with members of our Design & Production faculty on this day.
● Drawings, variety of subject and media
● Examples of work in color
● Drafting
● Prints
● 3-D projects of any type
● Theatrical design work, either for a production or a project
● Photographs of projects
● Evidence of work in carpentry, electronics, mechanics, scenic construction
● Sound samples
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.
Dramaturgs & Stage Managers
These interviews primarily discuss your previous experience in either Dramaturgy or Stage Management and your interests for future study and exploration.
Dramaturgs
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
Stage managers interview with the Design & Production Faculty, along with prospective designers & technicians. 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.
