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Live Auditions
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Introduction
In-person auditions are part of the application process for college musical theatre programs. They are usually held on the campus of the college or university. Some colleges hold regional auditions or Unified Auditions, which are usually held in major US cities (New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Dallas). Additionally, some schools allow you to submit video auditions instead of traveling to the school for in-person auditions.
Terminology
- Auditions: A presentation of songs and/or monologues as a representation of your talent in front of theatre professionals or college faculty.
- In-person Auditions: A live audition in front of people (usually faculty).
- Regional Auditions: An audition that takes place at a venue outside the college or university.
- Unified Auditions: An audition weekend at regional locations around the United States, which brings together many different colleges and universities under one roof.
Related Expenses
Traveling to colleges, hotel stays, taxis/public transportation, meals out of town.
Context & Analysis
Preparation
Each college will have its own process for setting up live auditions, but as a general rule, you will need to submit your application to the college along with a prescreen (if required) before being contacted by the musical theatre program to set up a live audition. Some programs won’t allow you to select an
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