Audition/Portfolio Requirements

Please complete an audition submission or design portfolio to be considered for the following degrees.   

The Conservatory for the Performing Arts welcomes all gender identities. 

• Acting Audition Guidelines
• Musical Theatre Audition Guidelines
• Theatrical Costume Design Portfolio Guidelines
• Technical Theatre & Stage Management Portfolio Guidelines
• Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies 

 

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Audition/Portfolio Requirements

The Conservatory will use these materials as your actual audition or portfolio for your BFA program (we may also request an on-campus audition or virtual interview). While we do not require a Prescreen submission as part of the application process, the Conservatory uses the following criteria for digital audition submissions.

 

General Information and Tips

• Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos.
• Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices available to them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc.)
• Solid-colored walls are ideal, but any background that does not steal the focus from your performance is desired.
• Take care that your space allows for adequate lighting. Having a lamp or window directly behind you will cast a shadow over your face. Keep the lighting source behind your recording device or to the side of you so that your face is lit.
• When using pre-recorded music, place the music source (the speaker) closer to you than it is to the device on which you are recording. By having the accompaniment near you, your voice and music will reach the microphone on your device in a more balanced manner.
• Before filming, do a trial run to test both your audio & visual presentation. Watch your video back to ensure everything looks AND sounds okay.
• Ensure the camera portion of your device is at eye level (see example). You can use a tripod built for a smartphone or tablet. If you do not have a tripod, consider using a stack of books on a desk or box. Filming in “landscape” (horizontally) is recommended.

 

Prescreen Introduction "Slate" Video

• Record one introduction "slate" video stating your name. If you would like to include your pronouns, state them as well. Please speak loudly (project your voice) and clearly (articulate) directly at the camera.
• There is no need to slate your individual performance videos & pieces. Instead, clearly label each video with your name and the title of the piece you are performing (see more details below).
• Camera framing is simply the placement and position of the actor in the shot. We recommend a waist up frame so we can see your face and hear you clearly.

 

Labeling Guidelines for All videos

Label each video file with the piece you are performing, the show or playwright, and your first & last name.

• Title of Song – Musical/Show – Your First & Last Name
• Title of Play – Playwright – Your First & Last Name

 

Time Guidelines for All Performance videos

All song, monologue, dance, ballet, and wild card videos are recommended to be between 60-90 seconds each.

 

Framing Guidelines

• Slates, Songs, and Monologues Camera framing is simply the placement and position of the actor in the shot. We recommend a waist up frame so we can see your face and hear you clearly.
• Framing for Dance and Ballet  - We recommend a setup that allows us to see the top of your head to the floor. This allows us to see how you inhabit space.
• If it is helpful for you to see yourself, place a full-length mirror behind the filming device and remember that the camera is your audience.

 

Acting Audition

If you wish to be considered for both Acting and Musical Theatre you only need to submit one audition following the Musical Theatre guidelines. 

Required: Monologue

Required: Wild Card

Required: Statement of Purpose

 

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Musical Theatre Audition

Please review the helpful hints for auditioning provided by the Musical Theatre Common Prescreen >

If you apply to the BFA in Musical Theatre, you will automatically be considered for the BFA in Acting, you only need to submit one audition. 

Required: Two song cuts

Required: Monologue

Required: Dance submission

Required: Wild Card

Required: Statement of Purpose

 

Theatrical Costume Design Portfolio

Required: Resume 

Required: Portfolio 

Required: Wild Card Video

Required: Statement of Purpose

 

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Technical Theatre + Stage Management Portfolio

Required: Resume 

Required: Portfolio 

Required: Wild Card Video

Required: Statement of Purpose

 

For questions about audition or portfolio requirements or submission process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help you!

 

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