What to Expect on Virtual Audition Day
Congratulations on taking the next step in applying to the School of Theatre Arts at Illinois Wesleyan University. We are delighted to get to know you more through our virtual audition process! Below is some important information about additional items to prepare and what to expect leading up to your audition, interview or portfolio review.
What to Expect
Our virtual audition or interview process is typically conducted via Get Acceptd's AuditionRoom platform.
You will receive a message in Acceptd with your individual audition or interview time. Please plan to arrive in our virtual lobby about 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time.
Click the schedule tab and select "Agenda," then scroll to find the School of Theatre Arts event and "Join the Lobby."
Once you are admitted to the Audition Room, the platform functions like a Zoom call.
School of Theatre Arts recruitment staff will be available through the chat function and virtual lobby meeting. We encourage you to visit the lobby meeting and meet current SoTA students before or after your audition!
What to Bring
Music Theatre applicants should be prepared to sing and act, in addition to having a conversation with faculty (see below for song and monologue specifications).
Acting applicants should be prepared to act, in addition to having a conversation with the faculty (see below for monologue specifications).
Theatre Design & Technology applicants should bring any physical objects or artifacts such as textiles, drawings or sculptures/props that you do not have captured digitally. This is optional and presenting a digital portfolio/website is perfectly acceptable.
BA Theatre Arts Applicants who have not submitted materials for scholarship consideration are encouraged to bring materials that best demonstrate their artistry and creativity.
What to Prepare Ahead of Time
Expand the box aligning with your degree program to view additional items that are due before audition day. All forms must be submitted by Wednesday night, prior to your audition day.
- Monologues: Prepare two contrasting monologues that are within your casting age and range. They should be taken from modern plays (no Shakespeare, verse or dialects, please). Select active monologues (not passive voice) that you feel express your current strengths as an actor. Each selection should be memorized, thoroughly rehearsed and one to two minutes in length.
- Acting Audition Form
- Songs: Prepare a ballad and an up tune, each 60-90 seconds long. One of these songs should be from contemporary repertoire (post-1970). Bring clearly marked sheet music for our accompanist (no a cappella or backing tracks, please)
- Monologue: Prepare one 60-90 second monologue from a published play (no musicals, television shows or movies).
- Music Theatre Audition Form
- Portfolio review: Prepare to give a brief presentation of your portfolio materials to the faculty.
- Theatre Design & Technology Application Form
