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Theatre UCF Production Auditions

Theatre UCF Production Auditions

Spring 2026 Audition Information

All BFA and MFA acting and musical theatre majors are REQUIRED to audition and REQUIRED to accept the callback invite unless you have already received a waiver from the Artistic Director. ALL Theatre Majors (including BA Theatre) are required to accept the role as cast, unless circumstances fall under the language in the Handbooks for exemptions to casting. Please make sure your schedule is clear for callbacks on November 2, and November 16.

We plan to seek multicultural casts and encourage everyone to audition.

The following productions will be cast from this round of auditions:

The Bacchae
Euripides
Directed by Tara Kromer
UCF Blackbox: February 26 – March 8, 2026
Rehearsals start January 12, 2026
Legally Blonde
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Michael D. Jablonski
Music Direction by Susan Eissele
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Disney Theater
April 9 – 12, 2026
Rehearsals start February 9, 2026

Audition and Callback Schedule

These will be VIDEO auditions for your initial submission. Callbacks will take place IN PERSON.

  • Sunday, October 5 at 11:59pm – FINAL DEADLINE for video submission
  • Callback list will be announced one week prior to callbacks
  • Cast lists will be announced at the end of November
  • Legally Blonde callbacks are Sunday, November 2 at 10am – 7pm in Studio 1
  • The Bacchae callbacks are Sunday, November 16 at 4pm – 10pm in Studio 3

Your entire audition package must include the following:

  1. A filled out “Department Audition Form.” The audition form can be found online at: https://forms.gle/yseQgekTW4wJzYiJ8
  2. A TYPED bio no more than 75 words in length (submitted through the Microsoft form).
  3. A copy of your headshot and resume (You will submit a PDF of your headshot and resume in the Microsoft form) Please also bring a printed copy to callbacks. 

IMPORTANT:  You will need to upload your performance package to an unlisted YouTube link. Then, you will need to provide that link on your Department Audition Form. This link is what the directors will use to watch your audition package. Make sure that link is on your form!

Performance Requirements for this audition:

  1. Slate Your Name, Major, and Year
  2. One comedic monologue no longer than 30 seconds
  3. 30-45 seconds of a Classical monologue, like Shakespeare or the Greeks, with heightened language.
  4. 30-45 seconds of a Contemporary/Pop Musical Theatre song in the style of Legally Blonde (please do NOT sing from the show)
  5. Jump rope submission (optional)
    • This is not required—just an initial skill assessment for select tracks.
    • If accessible, please submit a 10–15 second video of two-feet jump roping.
    • Do not purchase a jump rope. If you don’t have one, include a brief self-assessment in your Slate.

    If you feel unsafe or unable to complete this, that’s perfectly OK

[You have 3-4 minutes TOTAL for your entire video monologues and song.]

  1. READ THE PLAYS! Know the styles of the plays and select appropriate audition material. If there are specific guidelines listed for specific plays, KNOW THEM!
  2. DRESS APPROPRIATELY! Present yourself in the best possible manner. Directors will make judgment about you the minute you walk into the room. Don’t let that judgment be negative. This includes shoes ­ don’t wear flip flops or shoes you can’t walk in when you audition. And, make sure your hair is combed and out of your face!! Don’t walk in looking like you just crawled out of bed!
  3. Behave in a professional manner. Be polite to everyone you meet and encounter. You never know who will be making casting decisions. That includes the way you talk to Stage Managers, Accompanists, Assistants, and Directors.
  4. Be prepared and on time! Have everything required of you for the audition. The Stage Managers will NOT help you with making copies of your headshot/resume/music/audition forms. Do your job and be prepared to demonstrate how professional you are.
  5. Have your sheet music prepared appropriately.-Don’t bring in a whole songbook or pages taped together like an accordion. Copy the song from the book and put it into a nicely-organized notebook that will sit on the piano easily.-Be sure your music is from a full score or songbook. Do not bring in music that only has chords or is from choral books or is written for guitar!-Be sure your song is in the correct key. The Accompanist will not transpose on sight for you.-DO NOT PUT YOUR MUSIC IN PLASTIC SHEET PROTECTORS!-Make sure the copy of your music has ALL THE MUSIC on every sheet. Double check to make sure the bottom line of music hasn’t been cut off.-Make sure the title of the song is marked clearly somewhere on the first page of your music.-Mark your music clearly for the following: Intro, Vocal Begins, Cuts in the Song, Repeats, Song Ends.-Communicate with the Accompanist what tempo you want your song. They aren’t mind readers ­ sing a little of the song for them.
  6. Be sure to “slate” clearly ­ this includes your name and the titles of the pieces you will be performing. Slate ALL YOUR PIECES before you begin your audition. Don’t waste valuable time announcing each piece individually.
  7. If you plan to use the chair in the room, SET IT UP BEFORE YOU BEGIN! You waste valuable seconds during your audition slot by taking time to move the chair to where you want it. It’s stronger if you act without using a chair.
  8. REHEARSE, REHEARSE, REHEARSE! And, just when you think you have it, REHEARSE SOME MORE! Most performers kill their chances of getting cast because they aren’t prepared.
  9. Breathe! Remember ­ we WANT you to succeed! It makes casting decisions easier when you “bring it” and deliver what we need for our shows. Part of your assessment in the department is based on your audition skills, no matter what your degree program may be!
  10. BE FEARLESS! OWN THE ROOM!