Wright State University
The Audition
PRESCREEN REQUIREMENTS
Before audition, you must:
Apply online to the University.
Schedule an audition: https://liberal-arts.wright.edu/sites/liberal-arts.wright.edu/files/page/attachments/BFA%20Application%202020-2021%20MASTER%20APPLICATION.pdf
Pay audition fee of $25
Provide copies of transcripts
Submit headshot and resume.
Prescreen is OPTIONAL
Applicants may choose to be pre-screened for Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance via Accept’d. Design/Technology students can submit digital art and design portfolios there, as well.
Though we encourage you to consider pre-screening, the online audition is optional and intended to help prospective students avoid unnecessary travel and be most efficient in their college selection process. You may still choose to audition in person without this screening.
Song (Option A):
TWO contrasting songs
Ballad/Uptempo
One pre-1970
One post-1970
60-90 seconds including slate
3/4 shot
Slate: your name, title, show.
Acting (Option A):
ONE monologue
60-90 seconds including slate
Slate: name, title of play, playwright.
Wild Card (Optional):
60 seconds or less. 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?”.
DESCRIPTION OF AUDITION DAY
From the school:
WHAT TO BRING
Headshot/Resume
SINGING REQUIREMENTS
TWO contrasting songs
One minute each
Demonstrate two different facets of ability (classic, contemporary, ballad, uptempo)
Accompanist provided, bring sheet music.
acting requirements
TWO contrasting monologues
From plays
One minute each
Show different sides of ability (comic, dramatic, contemporary, classical)
Age appropriate characters.
dance requirements
Group dance audition
For placement purposes
Wear dance attire.
notes, tips, other audition info
important dates
Admission to the Musical Theatre program is competitive and dependent upon the results of the audition. An individual may audition only once for the Musical Theatre Program.
Important Dates
Friday, November 8, 2019 (Master Class)
Saturday, November 9, 2019 (Audition)
Sunday, January 19, 2020 (Audition)
Sunday, February 2, 2020 (Audition)
Friday, February 21, 2020 (Master Class)
Saturday, February 22, 2020 (Audition)
department contact
More questions about this program?
Contact them directly:
Victoria Oleen, Managing Director
victoria.oleen@wright.edu
(937) 775-3789