1. Select two (2) contrasting one minute monologues. Your total audition is not to exceed 2 minutes in length (introduction is not included in these 2 minutes). Monologues must be memorized, from a published play and should be preceded by an introduction which includes only the following: Your name, the title and playwright of the selections.
2. A chair will be provided should you choose to use it.
3. Please send a headshot attached to a one page resume (list of your theatre experiences, educational background, and other related interests such as hobbies, skills, etc.) with your audition application to the Department of Theatre and Dance. 
4. If you have any questions regarding the acting option auditions, please call Wendy Mortimer at (765) 285-0976 or email her at wmortimer@bsu.edu.
   General audition questions can be answered by calling (765) 285-8740.
   

PLEASE CHOOSE:

• Two contemporary monologues, unless you feel very comfortable presenting material from Shakespeare or from other classical plays.
• Characters that are within 5-10 years of your age range.
• Material that you connect with, and that you want to say. We're looking for you to create honest relationships with clear given circumstances outlined by the playwright.
• Clothing that is simple, comfortable, and allows ease of movement-this includes shoes.
• Places to look for monologues: Under 30:Plays for a New Generation, Plays for Acresses, Humana Festival Complete Plays, American Theatre Magazine.
  

PLEASE AVOID:

• Characters that require accents
• Eccentric characterizations
• Portraying more than on character per monologue
• Wearing a costume
• Using props
• Monologues from musicals
• Playwrights: Christopher Durang, Larry Shue, Neil Simon, Wendy Wasserstein, and Tennessee Williams.
  

STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR BOTH THE ACTING AND MUSICAL THEATRE OPTIONS SHOULD FOLLOW THE ACTING AUDITION GUIDELINES LISTED IN THE MUSICAL THEATRE OPTION SECTION.

If you are unable to attend any of the three audition dates or cannot visit the campus at another time, please contact Professor Mortimer at the contact information listed above.