Your audition/interview plays a primary role in your admission decision. It gives us the opportunity to evaluate your talent and potential and determine if you are compatible with our program.
BFA Theatre (Acting)
Students should prepare two 1-2 minute contrasting monologues from two contemporary plays (1900-present).
BFA Musical Theatre
- Students should prepare three pieces:
- One Monologue: Please prepare one 1-2 minute monologue from a contemporary play (1900-present).
- Two contrasting 1-minute song cuts
- One song should have been written before 1970. This song can be either the uptempo or the ballad (student’s choice).
- One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the first.
BFA Theatre (Design/Tech)
Please bring your portfolio of any design/stage management work you have completed. These examples of your creative work should document your work in the theatre, but may also include:
- Art Sketches or painting
- Video or audio tapes
- Photos of scale models, ceramics, or sculptures
- Evidence of fashion design and construction techniques
- Evidence of fashion hair and make-up techniques
- Jewelry designs
- Computer or graphic designs
- Evidence of special engineering or mechanical skills
- Photography
- Evidence of puppetry design and construction techniques
- Stage management binder and/or prompt book
Video Auditions
Although we strongly recommend scheduling a live audition if possible, the Department of Theatre does accept video auditions instead of live auditions. Please email Theatre@saumag.edu for video instructions.
