Undergraduate Audition Requirements

Theatre Arts Program:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Acting and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Musical Theatre

The Theatre Arts program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Acting  and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Musical Theatre provides conservatory training to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the professional theatre including actors, dancers, singers, and technicians. The faculty will evaluate your ability to follow direction, your attitude and preparation, and your rehearsal.

  • In-person auditions are preferred. Virtual or pre-recorded auditions from Acting and Musical Theatre applicants require the permission of the Department Chair.
  • Auditions may last up to 10 minutes. Potential students should submit an audition and/or expect to be involved in an interview process online if they have not auditioned in person.
  • A headshot and a professional resume can be submitted as well-either through the portal below or as an email to admissions@ftc.edu requesting that it be added to your application. They are not, however, required items.

Here are the Audition Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree programs:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Acting:

  • Prepare two monologues from the contemporary dramatic repertoire. These monologues should be memorized, approximately two minutes in duration, and should be an expression of the candidate’s best work.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F. A.) in Musical Theatre:

Prepare a three-part audition with (1) song, (2) dance and (3) monologue components.

  1. For the Song Audition: Prepare a full song, up-tempo or ballad, from the Broadway repertoire that best represents the candidate’s vocal range. Musical selection must be memorized.
  • Note: Please bring one copy of the song’s sheet music to the audition. If available, an accompanist will be provided for the audition. Please bring a portable music device with you in case there isn’t an available accompanist. All music should be clearly copied, hole-punched and presented in a three-ring binder. All cuts should be clearly marked. Remember to establish your tempo and review any specific musical interpretations with the accompanist prior to beginning your performance. Sheet music must be in the correct key signature for you. The accompanist will not transpose music at the audition.
  1. For the Dance Audition: All students applying for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre must include the following:
    • Introduction: A brief introduction stating your name, a description of any previous dance experience, what you hope to learn/gain/improve upon with your dance training and why you want to join the Musical Theatre program at Five Towns College.
    • Solo: Please provide a one-minute solo. This can be in any style of your choice with music of your choice that showcases your talents and personality.
  1. For the Monologue: Prepare one monologue-a 2-minute audition from a play that best represents your age, your passion, and your identification with the material. This should be from the contemporary dramatic repertoire. This monologue should be memorized and should be an expression of the candidate’s best work.