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Written Requirements
- Resume: Bring to the audition a typed résumé which includes any training and experience you have had in music, theatre and dance. Attach to the résumé a recent 8"x 10" photograph of yourself.
- Brief Personal Statement: Bring to the audition a short essay describing an artistic event which was memorable and/or influential to you personally (this does not need to be an event in which you participated). This is a different essay from the ones required for the University's application and should be no longer than two typewritten pages.
Performance Requirements (updated June 2007)
- Acting: Prepare two short, contrasting monologues from plays. Both combined must not exceed four minutes. Each monologue must be memorized and should be performed in the context of the entire play. You should choose something appropriate to your own age and experience and be able to discuss the play as a whole. The emphasis is on simple reality. Avoid particular historic styles, such as Shakespeare, and verse or poetry.
NOTE: Auditionees will present one monologue only. The faculty panel will determine which one will be presented.
- Voice: Prepare two contrasting 16-bar selections. Both songs must be memorized, and one must be traditional (written before 1965). An accompanist will be provided.
Note: Auditionees will present one song only. The faculty panel will determine which one will be presented.
- Piano: The faculty will evaluate your music reading skills and your understanding of rhythmic notation. The ability to read music is an important factor in the evaluation of your application.
- Dance: All applicants will participate in a dance class emphasizing ballet technique and including a short combination from a musical. If you have not had previous dance training, the faculty will observe your natural abilities and your potential for growth. If you have had previous training and can be assessed as a dancer, the faculty will evaluate your technique, your incorporation of choreographic intent, and your performance vitality. Please bring appropriate dance clothing. You will have time to change and warm up.
Additional Notes about Musical Theatre Auditions
- Choose songs with which you can communicate something specific.
- You must bring with you a copy of the music written in the key in which you plan to sing. Be sure the copy includes the full staff and words; do not reduce or enlarge the original. Do not sing a cappella.
- Warm up both vocally and physically before the audition.
- At the beginning of every audition day faculty members give a tour of the performance facilities and speak to the applicants as a group, discussing the Musical Theatre Department and answering questions. Parents are encouraged to attend these sessions, but may not observe the auditions.
THE PERSUIT OF PERSEPHONE
Audition Schedule and Application Deadline Dates NOTE: Transfer applicants must audition in Ann Arbor.
UPDATE: December 14, 2007 The Musical Theatre program is CLOSED to new applicants. Applications submitted prior to this closing date are being processed and will receive full consideration.
Audition Date |
Application Deadline |
Notes |
11/16/2007 |
09/15/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
01/11/2008 |
11/01/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
01/25/2008 |
11/01/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
02/01/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
02/08/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
03/07/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
03/28/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
Ann Arbor |
02/04/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
Chicago, IL |
02/05/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
Chicago, IL |
03/01/2008 |
12/01/2007 |
New York, NY |
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