<p>I'm auditioning for UArts in January, and I was wondering about the audition process, in particular the monologues. i'm applying for BFA acting and they want two monologues, but there are no real requirements listed other than that; Would a classical and contemporary piece work, or do they not want classical pieces?</p>
<p>It looks like UArts does indeed just say:</p>
<p>“Prepare two contrasting monologues for your audition to the Acting program. The combined time of your monologues should not exceed three minutes. Choose monologues from published plays (not original material) that are contrasting in character, style or tone. Be sure to memorize your monologues, and familiarize yourself with the plays they come from.”</p>
<p>So it seems to me that you can go classical, contemporary, or even that grey area that folks aren’t sure whether it is classical or contemporary! If they ONLY wanted contemporary, they would have said so.</p>
<p>Make sure you choose two monologues that you can actually do well. So don’t choose a classical if you are do not have the necessary skills for a classical monologue. Do make sure they contrast, at a minimum one should probably be dramatic and the other comic. Maybe think about finding distinct characters as well–such as somebody well educated for one, and someone more “streetwise” for the other. Or some other interesting contrast.</p>
<p>look at theatre drama audition story threads. one of the stories involves UARTs audition.</p>
<p>My D auditioned 11/23 and was just admitted. My full description of the audition day is on the audition story thread. Regarding monos, she did two contemporary for the first round audition. For the callback she was in the room with David Howey, the department chair who is British and teaches Shakespeare. She choose a Shakespeare during the callback because he was the auditor and because she has training in Shakespeare and loves it.
So you could do either depending on your circumstance. The classical choice worked out well for my D.</p>
<p>Current UArts BFA Acting Junior here! I think thing to do would be whatever shows YOU off the best. Dramamom’s story is great, because that worked for her D. I’d suggest at least having a classical piece prepared, but definitely pick what works best for you.</p>