Theatre UCF Production Auditions

1. Slate Your Name, Major, and Year
2. 30-45 seconds of One American Contemporary Monologue
3. 30-45 seconds of a Classical or Comedic monologue, like Shakespeare - with heightened language.  (You are encouraged to find monologues in the styles of the shows)
4. Using only yourself and one simple household object, create and perform a short acted story (30 - 45 seconds) inspired by a theme central to Godspell (such as community, forgiveness, joy, betrayal, or compassion).
   Your Piece should:
   Clearly communicate a beginning, middle, and end
   Use physicality, voice, and imagination (not just narration)
   Transform the object in a creative way
   Think of this as bringing a simple story to life in a playful, imaginative way, as if you were part of an ensemble creating the world of Godspell.
5. 30–45 seconds of a SONG Musical Theatre, Folk, Pop, or Rock in the style of Godspell (You MAY sing from the show Godspell, or pick something else in the style)

B) Fill out this casting form:  https://forms.gle/5dvHJzpAEodwjA1F8

Questions? Email Audition@ucf.edu

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!