Frequently Asked Audition Questions
| Q. | What is my On-Campus Audition for? |
| A. | Your On-Campus Audition is for Drama admission in the Acting emphasis. |
| Q. | What will my interview cover and what do I need to bring? |
| A. | These interviews primarily discuss your previous experience in Dramaturgy, Scenic Technology, or Stage Management and your interests for future study and exploration. For Design: please be prepared to talk about your specific area of interest. You may bring a portfolio of design work (drawings or photos) and a current resume to illustrate your previous work. For Dramaturgy : please bring a sample of your creative or non-fiction writing. The interview will address your work and interest in theatre history, dramatic literature, criticism, dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or directing. For Stage Management : please bring a prompt book from a previous production if you have one. This is not a requirement. |
| Q. | What should I prepare for my On-Campus Audition (actors)? |
| A. | Prepare 2 contrasting monologues, each approximately one-minute length. You will have no more than two minutes total performance time. One of your monologues should be from a classical play (written prior to 1920); the other should be contemporary comedy or drama. |
| Q. | What should I wear for my On-Campus Audition? |
| A. | Comfortable dress for the workshops is entirely appropriate for your audition. Wear sensible shoes. Ties are not required or recommended. |
| Q. | Should I bring a resumé to my On-Campus Audition? |
| A. | Include your resumé when you submit your application to the Helmerich School of Drama. You may also submit an additional copy at registration when you arrive for your audition if you desire. You will not have the opportunity to hand the faculty information when you enter the theatre for your audition. |
| Q. | How are the auditions structured and what should I expect? |
| A. | Auditions will take place in the afternoon, and you will be assigned a specific time slot. A stage manager will announce your name to the faculty members viewing the auditions before you enter. Introduce yourself before you begin your audition: include your name and the character and play title for each of your monologues. |
| Q. | Do my 2 minutes start before or after my introduction? |
| A. | Your 2 minutes begin when you start your monologues, following your introduction. Perform the first piece, pause, then perform the second. After you finish, the faculty may have something to say to you; if not, you may say "thank you" and exit. |
