Theatre

Drama Auditions for 2017-2018 Season

Performing Arts Department

Click here: Audition Website 

 

WHEN

General auditions for the full year will take place on Thursday, August 31st and Friday, September 1st  from 7:15 - 10:30pm. You only need to attend one of these nights.  Show up at least 20 minutes before your scheduled audition time in case we are running ahead of schedule, and to fill out any paperwork needed.

 

Callbacks will be held over one weekend this year, September 2nd &3rd

Check this website on Friday, September 1st, to see if you've been called back after general auditions.  Callbacks will be posted late Friday night. 


WHERE

General auditions will be held in Olin 1 rehearsal hall, in the Ann W. Olin Women's Building.  Click here to download a Danforth Campus Map.

HOW TO SIGN-UP

First, make sure you have thoroughly read through the show information for each production.  Then, just click here and fill in one of the time slots! You will need to enter the password "AuditionsF17" in order to sign-up.  You will receive a reminder email the day before.  Walk-ups are accepted as long as there are audition slots available, but we highly encourage you to sign-up for a slot ahead of time! Any problems? 

Email jamesprifti@wustl.edu

Once you have signed up, complete the audition form by clicking on the tab above and entering your information.  Please fill it out no less than 24 hours before your audition.

WHAT TO PREPARE

Please prepare one monologue for the audition.  A monologue may be as brief as 1 minute long, but no longer than 2 minutes.  If you want to present 2 monologues you may do so, but be sure that the two monologues combined do not exceed 3 minutes.* 

Time your audition material in advance to make sure it is appropriate in length.  You may be asked to stop if the limit is exceeded. This procedure helps keep appointments on schedule for everyone.  

A 4-minute time period is allotted for each audition.  This allows time for you to enter, greet everyone, set up, perform, and say goodbye before you exit.

If you are auditioning for the Musical, you will also need to prepare 32 bars from a Broadway or Hollywood musical.  See the Urinetown show information for more specifics.  If you choose to sing, you should perform only 1 monologue.
 
Don't have a monologue, don't know what to prepare? Don't worry!  Monologues are available for anyone interested here or on the callboard outside the main PAD office.  Alternatively, speak to any one of our acting faculty members for suggestions.  

Also, perusal copies of the scripts are available through the library's electronic reserves.  Logon using your WUSTL key, then search for the course under instructor name "Gina Savoie", click on 000 Drama - PAD Auditions Fall 2016, and enter password "auditions".  You will then be able to download scripts to read before auditions.  

*ACTING III STUDENTS: Remember that you are required to present 2 contrasting monologues.  Your full audition must still fit within the 3 minute time limit.  If you want to be considered for the musical revue as well, you will be allowed extra time to sing.  You do not need to notify anyone of your intention to do so until you arrive at auditions.

Brand new here?  Check out the PAD website to learn more about the department.

WHAT TO BRING

Complete the online AUDITION FORM by clicking the tab above. (Please do this asap after signing up!) 

A copy of your fall semester class schedule

Sheet music (for Musical Revue auditioners).

A resume if you have one (not required).

A headshot of yourself if you have one - if not, a simple snapshot will do!  (You won't be getting it back, so make sure it's a copy.)

Your sparkling personality.

 
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?  Email: jamesprifti@wustl.edu