School of Theatre and Dance Audition Policy
All Theatre Performance BFAs, Theatre Education majors, students in advanced theatre techniques classes, and intended Theatre for Youth majors are REQUIRED to audition for main-stage and Theatre for Youth–Storybook Theatre productions.
The Theatre for Youth concentration provides a comprehensive, intensive training experience, including academics, studio training, and performance internships. This regimen will thoroughly prepare graduates for the rigors and demands of 21st century professional theatre for children and youth.
The program’s producing entity, Storybook Theatre, offers students the opportunity to be involved in mainstage productions through its affiliation with ECU’s highly successful Family Fare and Arts Smart series. Students are also a part of touring performances at public schools, arts festivals, and at local, state, and regional conferences for teachers and education administrators. Storybook Theatre reaches more than 4,000 children per year, giving students in Theatre for Youth first-hand experiences in a variety of venues.
Students in this concentration also participate in the Global Classroom Initiative, partnering with universities in such countries as Peru and Russia to extend their understanding of and exposure to children’s theatre and cultures around the world. Upon successful completion of required prerequisites, students may audition and interview for the program during the spring semester. Enrollment in the program is very competitive. At present, six candidates per year are accepted.
AUDITIONS for CURRENT STUDENTS for the BFA in Theatre Arts with Concentrations in
PROFESSIONAL ACTING and THEATRE FOR YOUTH
TBA
The audition process for the BFA concentrations in Professional Acting and Theatre for Youth will consist of an initial audition, a callback list, and an interview process. Please read the following directions carefully.
Directions:
1) If you have passed THEA 1010 (i.e., received a grade of C or better) and have passed or are currently enrolled in THEA 1020 and THEA 2015, then you are eligible to audition for these BFA concentrations.
2) Sign up for a time to audition with Karen Jarman in the main office. She will give you the three monologue choices.
3) Select one of the monologues and prepare it for your audition on TBA. Memorize the monologue and make specific choices about the circumstances. Faculty members are not allowed to coach you with your monologue.
4) Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your assigned time in order to be fully prepared for the audition.
5) You can audition for both of the BFA concentrations or just one of them. You will be able to indicate this choice at the audition.
6) This audition is an initial screening. After the auditions, the acting faculty will select between 18-20 students to be called back for the concentration in Professional Actingand between 8-10 for the concentration in Theatre for Youth. The callback interviews for Professional Acting will occur on TBA and will consist of a 5-10 minute interview with Greg Funaro. The callback interviews with Patch Clark for the Theatre for Youth concentration will occur on TBA. There will be a sign-up sheet made available outside of Greg Funaro and Patch Clark's offices once the callback lists have been posted. The final list of students admitted into the BFA concentrations in Professional Acting and Theatre for Youth will be announced after the interviews.
7) Before you audition for the Professional Acting concentration, it is strongly recommended that you read Sanford Meisner On Acting, in order to familiarize yourself with the Meisner technique. This book is available in the workroom.
8) If you have any questions, you may contact Natalie Stewart: Messick 216, stewartn@ecu.edu, 328-2110.
AUDITIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
For more information, please contact Patch Clark by phone at 252-328-1196 or by email.
