Audition Requirements
The Theatre Conservatory


See this link for audition dates

To apply to The Theatre Conservatory, an audition is required. In addition, three letters of recommendation, an essay, and a picture/resume must also be submitted.

Application steps are detailed here.

Audition dates can be viewed here.

In addition, Acting and Musical Theatre applicants can arrange to attend one of our national audition sites, including the Unified auditions (high school seniors) and URTAs (graduate candidates - next class 2008*). For information on those locations and dates, click here, or contact The Theatre Conservatory. All theatre applicants must audition in person; video auditions are not admissible.

If you have any questions, please contact The Theatre Conservatory (312-341-3789).

Undergraduate Degrees

• B.F.A. Acting: Two contrasting monologues from plays. One may be classical, but this is not a requirement. Each piece should be no longer than two minutes. Characters should be close to your age. If you choose an ethnic piece, the contrasting piece should be ethnically non-specific.
• B.F.A. Musical Theatre: Same as above plus one ballad and one up-tempo song. You must sing with a recorded accompaniment. Prepare only a short section from each song, and know that you may be asked to stop in order to remain on schedule. Recordings should not contain any lead vocals. Please select from the standard musical theatre repertoire. Students who audition in Chicago will also take part in a dance workshop.

Graduate Degrees

*NOTE: Next incoming M.F.A. Acting class, Fall 2008

• M.F.A. Acting: Two contrasting monologues from plays, one must be classical. Each piece should be no longer than two minutes.
• M.A. Directing (Summer Fast Track): Admission to the M.A. Fast Track program is based on a portfolio review. The Fast Track application must be submitted by January 15th. Click here for more information.

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