B.F.A. 2024 Audition/Interview & 2024 Theatre Talent Scholarship Dates & Requirements
Students admitted for a Spring Semester start should contact the audition coordinator ([email protected]) to make individual audition/interview arrangements.
FALL 2024 prospective students:
All candidates completing on-site auditions (BFA Acting and Musical Theatre Emphases) and
on-site or virtual interviews (BFA Design and Production Emphases) will be considered for New Talent Scholarships and other UMD Scholarships, as warranted.
Saturday, February 17th, 2024, University of Minnesota Duluth Campus Performance Auditions and Design/Production Portfolio Reviews and B.A. Scholarship Only Interviews
(B.A.s not wishing to compete for scholarships need not attend.)
Marshall Performing Arts Center
UMD Campus
1215 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812
[email protected] for more information.
AUDITION SIGN UP CUT OFF DATE: Thursday, February 15, 2024, 12:00pm
Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN
Performance Auditions and Design/Production Portfolio Reviews and B.A. Scholarship Only Interviews (B.A.s not wishing to compete for scholarships need not attend.)
[email protected] for more information.
AUDITION SIGN UP CUT OFF DATE: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12:00pm
Before the audition:
We ask that all students schedule their audition/interview times through Acceptd, which charges $15 for this service. If you wish, for an additional fee, you may also upload your audition/portfolio materials there (e.g., headshot resume, audition videos, portfolio materials). Although doing so is not required, it’s an excellent way for UMD faculty to become familiar with your work before your actual on-site audition/interview.
Schedule your audition via Acceptd
B.F.A. Audition/Interview Requirements
Musical Theatre
- Perform one 60-second monologue from a published play. Something contemporary and realistic is strongly recommended.
- Sing two selections: Two contrasting vocal selections (no longer than one minute each) -- One ballad, one uptempo. If you plan to use our accompanist, you must bring sheet music in the correct key. If you plan to sing with a track, you must bring the pre-recorded accompaniment on an MP3 player. We will provide speakers and an auxiliary plug for your device.
What to bring:
- A copy of your resume detailing your production and theatre experience
- A copy of your sheet music, clearly marked and in the correct key (preferably in a 3-ring binder)
- A headshot, if you have one
- Appropriate audition attire
- For the Movement portion, please bring jazz or character shoes if you have them. If not, bring sneakers
- For the Dance Call, you will have time to change into dance attire
Acting
- Perform two contrasting monologues, the total of which should be no longer than 2 minutes. Something contemporary and realistic is strongly recommended. If preferred, the second monologue may come from classical literature.
What to bring:
- A copy of your resume detailing your production and theatre experience
- A headshot, if you have one
- Appropriate audition attire
- For the Movement portion, please bring jazz or character shoes if you have them. If not, bring sneakers
Scene Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design and Technical Theatre
Scene Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design and Technical Theatre Interview Requirements
For the interview, interviewees must provide the following:
- A one-page resume with photo, listing previous theatrical experience
- Two letters of references from teachers, employers, and/or theatre professionals
- Examples of work to be presented at the interview, including sketches, renderings, art projects, drafting, production photos or anything that demonstrates design and/or technical abilities.
Interviewees may choose to assemble their work in a physical or digital portfolio format, but any organized collection of materials is acceptable. All materials will be returned at the end of the interview session.
Stage Management
Stage Management Interview Requirements
For the interview, interviewees must provide the following:
- A one-page resume with photo, listing previous theatrical experience
- Two letters of references from teachers, employers, and/or theatre professionals
- Examples of their work to be presented at the interview, including sample production books, production photos, rehearsal scripts, performance scripts or anything that demonstrates organizational and/or management abilities.
Interviewees may choose to assemble their work in a physical or digital portfolio format, but any organized collection of materials is acceptable. All materials will be returned at the end of the interview session.