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Audition/Portfolio Review Requirements
After your prescreen application and materials are received and approved, you’ll get an email to schedule your audition and interview, decisions typically take about two weeks.
Prescreen Requirements
BFA Theatre Studies students may submit an array of materials that showcase that interest. Items may include one or more of the following:
- A digital design & technology portfolio and/or other visual support materials. Items
may include:
- Drawings, sketches or paintings
- Theatre design concepts
- A sample from a stage manager’s book
- Pictures of models, costumes and realized theatre designs (props, lighting, scenery)
- Director’s concept for a show
- Excerpt from a play written by the student
- Excerpt from a written critical response to a piece of theatre
- One, 60-90 second monologue with slate. The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of the play, and the playwright at the beginning of the piece.
- 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.
In addition to song and/or monologue for performance auditions or portfolio 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 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.
Audition/Portfolio Review Requirements
After prescreen approval, auditions will be scheduled either in-person or virtual.
- One, 60-90 second monologue performed live for Theatre TCU faculty and staff.
- You may perform the same material featured in your prescreen or may choose new pieces. We suggest you pick whatever material you feel most confident performing.
- Slates are to appear at the beginning of your piece. The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of the play, and the playwright.
- 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.
- For virtual portfolio reviews and interviews, it is helpful to have a PowerPoint presentation prepared of your work.