Audition Information
Audition dates at Wright State University for the Musical Theatre programs are listed on the Admission and Scholarship application.
Musical Theatre auditionees must perform two contrasting monologues, and two contrasting songs. This might mean that you do a contemporary and a more classical monologue, or that you do a comic and a serious piece. Songs might be from Golden Age musicals and more recent shows, or up-tempo and ballad. You decide what aspects of your talent you wish to feature. It is useful for us to hear women sing in both Belt (chest) voice and soprano register if you sing in both.
Each monologue should be one minute in length, and selected from plays that you have read and understand. We discourage using monologues from collections for teens (not from plays). The presentation must be memorized and presented without costumes or properties. Each song should also be one-minute in length. Select songs from Broadway musicals or similar material. Avoid Top 40 or liturgical songs as this doesn’t help us assess you in the field you’ll be studying. Musical accompaniment will be provided at the audition, so bring sheet music in the proper key. It is also suggested that you bring you music recorded on cassette or CD; the department will supply appropriate playback equipment. The total audition must not exceed four minutes.
In addition, the audition for the Musical Theatre program will also require the auditionee to take a Musical Theatre dance class. Appropriate dancewear is required.
Last updated September 22, 2008
