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Theatre Audition Requirements for Summer Programs (High School Students)

Acting

  • Video file #1: One contemporary monologue, less than two minutes in length, from a published play.
  • Video file #2: One monologue from Shakespeare, less than two minutes in length.

Musical Theatre Showcase

  • Video file #1: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
  • Video file #2: Briefly talk about your interest in musical theatre and your reasons for applying to this program, followed by a monologue from a published play no longer than two minutes in length.
  • Video file #3: One one-minute sample of movement or dance that best represents your skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
  • PDF file #1: A résumé or summary covering your past theatre experiences.

Musical Theatre Production

  • Video file #1: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
  • Video file #2: Briefly talk about your interest in musical theatre and your reasons for applying to this program, followed by a monologue from a published play no longer than two minutes in length.
  • Video file #3: One one-minute sample of movement or dance that best represents your skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
  • PDF file #1: A résumé or summary covering your past theatre experiences.

When you arrive at Interlochen: There will be another round of auditions at the beginning of the session to cast specific roles within the production.

Repertory Theatre Production

  • Video file #1: One contemporary monologue, less than two minutes in length, from a published play.
  • Video file #2: One monologue from Shakespeare that is less than two minutes in length.

Theatre Design & Production

  • PDF file #1: A detailed outline of previous production experience and technical knowledge.
  • PDF files #2-5: Images of your designs, constructions, or fabrications, as well as examples of related artistic skills. Students with a limited portfolio but a passion for theatre and design are encouraged to apply.

 

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