AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEwS 2024
All auditions for performance programs will be held in-person (or over zoom for special circumstances).
All interviews for design/tech will be scheduled virtually or in-person.
UNDERGRADUATE AUDITIONS
BFA in Performance
BFA in Musical Theatre
Audition Requirements
BFA in Musical Theatre - Does require a pre-screen through Acceptd at https://getacceptd.com/musical-theater-common-prescreen We will accept pre-screen submissions beginning Oct 1, 2023.
Once you pass the pre-screen you will be able to schedule an audition with us in person or virtually. In person auditions are highly recommended as you and your family can participate in an orientation, tour the department and University, see our shows, meet with students and faculty, visit local attractions, and get a real feel for the FAU experience. Auditions are on the FAU campus Saturday Feb 10 and Sunday Feb 11, 2024. Once you pass the pre-screen and register to audition, more information will be sent to you regarding your visit, tickets to FAU shows, and campus tours.
In addition, FAU representatives attend musical theatre auditions at the Florida Theatre Conference (FTC), Zoomifieds (Moonifieds virtual), Florida Combined, Thespians, and other potential recruiting events.
On Campus Audition Requirements
For the BFA in Musical Theatre – students should prepare two contrasting songs and a contemporary monologue, no more than one minute each. This may include the same material used in the Pre-screen. Please be prepared with an additional contrasting song and monologue. An accompanist will be provided. There is no dance call. BFA Musical Theatre students will be in a variety of dance classes every semester and placed in a dance level that will challenge and strengthen their ability. Non-movers become movers, movers become dancers, and dancers become professional level dancers.
BFA in Acting - Does require a pre-screen through Acceptd at www.getacceptd.com We will accept pre-screen submissions beginning Oct 1, 2023.
Once you pass the pre-screen you will be able to schedule an audition with us in person or virtually. In person auditions are highly recommended as you and your family can participate in an orientation, tour the department and University, see our shows, meet with students and faculty, visit local attractions, and get a real feel for the FAU experience. Auditions are on the FAU campus Saturday Feb 10 and Sunday Feb 11, 2024. Once you pass the pre-screen and register to audition, more
information will be sent to you regarding your visit, tickets to FAU shows, and campus tours.
In addition, FAU representatives attend the Florida Theatre Conference (FTC).
On Campus Audition Requirements
For the BFA in Acting – students should prepare two contrasting monologues no more than one minute each. This may include the same material used in the Pre-screen. Please be prepared with an additional contrasting monologue.
BFA in Tech/Design
Interviews are on the FAU campus Saturday February 4, 2023. BFA in Tech/Design students should request an interview by contacting Dawn Shamburger at dshamburger@fau.edu . The deadline for registration is January 30, 2023. There will be a mandatory information session for all applicants and their parents/guardians. Once you register for an interview, more information will be sent to you regarding times, tickets to FAU shows, and campus tours. Although we recommend interviewing on our beautiful campus so you can get a real feel for FAU, representatives also conduct interviews at the Florida Theatre Conference (FTC) and other potential recruiting events. For the FTC interview, requirements are listed on the FTC website. To attend this conference, high school students should register through their school drama teacher. College transfer students would need to register themselves at flatheatre.org.
Interview Requirements
For the BFA in Technical Theatre - students should download their portfolio and/or resume and be prepared to discuss their interests, design process, and goals.
GRADUATE AUDITIONS
MFA Performance
MFA in Performance is a full two-year acting intensive that trains ten superb students every two years. FAU attends URTA in New York and Chicago every other spring. To register please go to urta.com. Audition requirements will be found on the URTA website.
We are auditioning again Spring 2024.
Local Auditions are also held on the FAU campus in early February. Registration for this will begin early November 2023. Once you register to audition, more information will be sent to you..
Audition Requirements for Local Auditions on the FAU Campus:
For the MFA in Performance - students should prepare two contrasting monologues around one and a half minutes each for a total of 3 minutes. Have a third monologue prepared in case we would like to see more. Please have an optional short acapella song (16 bars) prepared if you would like to sing. Be prepared to discuss your goals and reasons for seeking an MFA.
MFA Theatre Design & Technology
The MFA in Design and Technology is a highly selective degree program consisting of 2-year in residency including two summer semesters and 1 semester off residence. The MFA Design/Tech curriculum is comprised 60 credits of classroom study, practical performance and production experience, and the completion of a graduate thesis.
To schedule an interview please email Dawn Shamburger at dshamburger@fau.edu
Interview Requirements
For the MFA in Theatre Design & Technology- students should download their portfolio and resume and/or provide a website. A remote or in-person interview will be scheduled. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their interests, design process, and goals.
