Musical Theatre

• Two, 60-90 second contrasting song pieces: 
• One song written before 1970 in any genre. 
• One song written after 1970 in any genre, contrasting the style of the first selection. 
• Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a cappella” singing (meaning singing without music).

• One monologue from a published play or written by a professional writer. 
• A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced but may not have been professionally published.

• Option A: Show us your best version of dancing or moving. Please include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick (or other rotation, elevation, and extension that works for your body).
• Option B: Ballet media should be no more than 60 seconds of the following: 

• • Execute a brief series of plié, tendu and grande battement
  • Execute pirouette en déhors (to both sides)
  • Execute one or more grand jeté across the floor

This media can be ANYTHING you want – a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument that you play, etc. “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?” 

• Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
• Applicants DO NOT need to slate in any wild card media.
• Tappers are encouraged to submit tap for their Wildcard.

In addition to performance requirements, the following items are required to complete your Acceptd profile: 

• Two letters of reference that speak to character and artistic promise. Letters must include the recommender’s contact information.
• Complete resume of theatre work—honors, recognitions, awards, activities, history of theatre employment, etc.
• Photograph—professional headshot not required.
• One-page personal statement explaining professional aspirations and accomplishments.

• Two 60-90 second contrasting song pieces and one 60-90 second contemporary monologue performed live for Theatre TCU faculty and staff.
• Students may perform the same material featured in their prescreen or may choose new pieces.
• Slate all of your pieces at the top of your audition then perform your selections back-to-back. 
• The proper slate for a song is to share your name, the song title and the show in which it appears.
• The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of the play and the playwright.
• Students must sing to live or recorded accompaniment. No singing a cappella.
• For virtual auditions, your camera should be setup to capture a ¾ shot, which means the top of the head to the knees should be visible in the frame.

• On-Campus Auditions: A separate dance call will be scheduled for all on-campus musical theatre auditions.
• All Unified & Virtual Auditions: Theatre TCU will only reach out in rare circumstances to request from individuals an additional dance submission beyond what is submitted in their Acceptd profile. Additional dance requests will be given 2-3 weeks to complete their submission.