Auditioning for PLU's BFA programs
Students wishing to audition for admittance into one of our three Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs should prepare the following:
BFA – Acting/Directing: a 60 second contemporary monologue (memorized), a head shot, and an acting resume.
BFA – Design/Technical: a 3-5 page portfolio of photos or paperwork with descriptions of your design/technical/stage management work and a theatre resume.
BFA – Musical Theatre:
- STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR BOTH MUSIC AND MUSICAL THEATRE
- Two selections: (1) art or folk song [see repertoire suggestions above]; and (2) a selection from the musical theatre repertoire that showcases your range and musicianship. Please bring a clean copy of the music for the pianist. Double sided music in a three ring binder is preferred.
- A memorized 30-60 second contemporary monologue from a play or musical.
- STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A MUSICAL THEATRE AWARD ONLY
- Two selections representing contrasting styles from the musical theatre repertoire (e.g, one up-tempo contemporary and one ballad from the “Golden Age” of Broadway), that showcase your vocal range and musicianship. Please bring a clean copy of the music for the pianist. Double sided music in a three ring binder is preferred.
- A memorized 30-60 second contemporary monologue from a play or musical.
Notes for all Program Auditions:
Students may apply for more than one BFA track but must provide separate audition materials. Interviews will be held with all auditioners.
Auditions for our BFA programs happen concurrently with our Artistic Achievement Awards (scholarships). Additionally, students may submit video auditions to theatre-dance@plu.edu through May 1. After this date, students may apply during their first semester at PLU.
There are no auditions necessary for our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre or our Theatre and Dance minors.
If you have questions about our BFA auditions or programs, please contact Theatre & Dance Chair Amanda Sweger at swegeran@plu.edu.
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