<p>BFA in Music Theatre: Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 20, 2010</p>
<p>Applicants must submit a resume of all theatre work and a recent photograph. The audition has three components: acting, singing, and dance. Each selection should be memorized and thoroughly rehearsed.</p>
<p>Acting: Prepare (2) two contrasting monologues within your casting age range (adolescent to thirty) and personality type. Each one should be approximately (1) one minute in length. Select monologues that are active (not passive voice) and that you feel express your current strengths as an actor. Avoid text from musical theatre librettos and work for real contrast between the (2) two selections. Each selection should be memorized and thoroughly rehearsed.</p>
<p>Vocal: Prepare (2) vocal selections from music theatre literature, (1) one ballad and (1) one up-tempo. Cut the song to (32) thirty-two bars of music. An accompanist is provided; bring your sheet music and make sure that your cuts are clearly marked and you are prepared to talk to the accompanist. Please note that a 32 bar cut is sufficient, but you may be asked to sing the entire song so be prepared. Each selection should be memorized and thoroughly rehearsed. Contact the Theatre Recruiting Office for a list of Overdone songs that should be avoided.</p>
<p>Dance:The dance audition will be taught as a class, with a warm-up, ballet, and jazz combinations. Bring appropriate dance attire especially shoes.</p>
<p>Admission Deadlines & Notification</p>
<p>Admission to Illinois Wesleyan University is selective, and auditions are an integral part of the admission decision. Prospective students in Theatre and Music Theatre must complete both their application to the University and their audition for the School of Theatre Arts before their application will be reviewed for admission. We recommend you complete your application and audition prior to March 1. Review of applications begins in December with notification of decisions being mailed January 1 through April 1. In addition, prospective students must submit an application to the University, along with transcripts and test scores. To contact IWU’s Admission office, click here.</p>
<p>Requirements for Admission:</p>
<p>Application and Essay</p>
<p>High school transcript </p>
<p>Test scores</p>
<p>Interview</p>
<p>Audition</p>
<p>To arrange an Audition, please call or write the Theatre Admission Office, Illinois Wesleyan University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900 (309) 556-3944. E-mail: <a href=“mailto:theatre@titan.iwu.edu”>theatre@titan.iwu.edu</a></p>