<p>Hey everyone. I had my BU audition, and I was trying to look on here for information/what to expect for BU and couldn't find too much on here! So I figured now that I've had the experience, I'd post this for anyone who has any questions on the audition process, or program in general. </p>
<p>I've also auditioned at Pace and NYU so far so if you have questions on either of those, feel free!</p>
<p>Go ahead and post it! I have a year until I got auditions but I do want to have as many audition stories as I can just to prepare :)</p>
<p>I’m auditioning for Pace tomorrow (MT and Acting) so I’d love to hear your experience at that audition!</p>
<p>Yeah, my BU audition is one week from now, so I’d love to hear about how yours went.</p>
<p>Okay so I’ll post both</p>
<p>BU: I got went to the wrong place on the other side of town first but everyone was so helpful and nice and directed me to the right place, they even called and told the director that I would be a little bit late.</p>
<p>So I got to the information session a little bit late but the man who held the session was very nice and understanding. The information session is SO helpful so definitely go to that! I learned a lot about the program that I didn’t know before. Then we all went upstairs and the order of auditions was posted, they are super accommodating with scheduling so if you need to go earlier you can ask them. </p>
<p>Freshman and sophomores who are in the program sat around with us while we waited and answered any questions and asked us questions about our material and other schools. The whole atmosphere was just really chill and friendly. Just really good vibes from everyone. Then I got called in for my audition. One note: Make SURE that, in your monologue, you know exactly who you are talking to and why you are saying what you’re saying. It is really important that you completely understand how the moment you are in fits into the play as a whole and I would really recommend reading the entire play of each monologue. I went into the room and did both my monologues and then I sat down for the interview. The guy who auditioned me was very friendly and we first just talked about random things like my home town and where I was from. Then he asked a couple of questions such as why I picked my monologues, and what I look for in a school. All in all it was a really friendly, relaxed day. </p>
<p>Pace:</p>
<p>Pace was a completely different experience. They hold everyone auditioning in a big lobby and it’s almost filled with this nervous energy. Make sure you have your headshot, resume, letters of rec, and essay with you in a folder. You also need your check, THEY DON’T ACCEPT CASH, for the audition fee. </p>
<p>I’d also suggest bringing a book and DEFINITELY an iPod, and just chill out and get in the zone. I NEVER get nervous for auditions but there were so many people practicing and running around and freaking out that it got me a little unsettled so it’s so helpful to zone out for a little bit. Then they bring a group upstairs for the audition. Once we left the waiting room the vibe calmed down a lot and it was just like 6 people who were waiting to be auditioned and like 5 current students who hung out with us and chatted.</p>
<p>Again MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE PLAY. At pace they usually do ask you about the play and the “moment” so make sure you have a good answer. Another note, sometimes they only ask for one monologue, and in my case they did, so make sure to do your strongest one first. I did the monologue once, and then the guy, who was SO welcoming and nice, asked me to do in again while doing an exercise. He had me do the monologue while moving all of the chairs in the room from one wall to another. It was a really cool exercise, and a lot of fun so just be expect the unexpected I guess.</p>
<p>All in all they both seem like great programs and both were really fun auditions, just be friendly, be yourself, and have fun!! Let me know how all your auditions go!!</p>
<p>sounds awesome, thanks for the stories! :D</p>