Audition Information
Recruiting Events | On-Campus Auditions | Application Process | Audition Guidelines
The University of Oklahoma preliminary auditions and interviews are held at regional thespian conferences throughout the country.
Off-Campus Recruiting Events:
October 26, 2007 Louisville YPAS Louisville, KY November 7 -11, 2007 SWTFA Corpus Christi, TX November 15, 2007 Northeast Texas Auditions Plano, TX November 16-17, 2007 TX Thespians Ft. Worth, TX November 18, 2007 Cinco Ranch Katy, TX Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2007 Colorado Thespians Denver, CO January 23 - 26, 2008 TETA Dallas, TX February 2 - 3, 2008 UNIFIED New York, NY February 4 - 6, 2008 UNIFIED Chicago, IL February 7, 2008 UNIFIED Las Vegas, NV February 9 - 10, 2008 UNIFIED Los Angeles, CA March 19 - 22, 2008 USITT Houston, TX
On-Campus Audition Dates:
AUDITION I - October 20, 2007
AUDITION II - February 16, 2008
AUDITION III - March 8, 2008
Below you will find basic information about what we expect from an audition, portfolio review, or interview. All students must audition or interview on campus in order to be officially accepted into the OU School of Drama.
Please read the following check-list to ensure that your application procedure goes as smoothly as possible.
- Apply to the University of Oklahoma. An application form is available by calling 405-325-2251 or click here. You will not be officially admitted into the OU School of Drama until the University of Oklahoma has formally accepted you.
- Apply to the School of Drama. An application form is available on-line which can be filled out, printed and submitted to the School of Drama. The application is for both School of Drama admission and for Drama scholarships. In order to reserve an audition time, we must receive the application two weeks prior to the audition date. Application information is available here.
- Sign up for one of our On-campus Audition events by completing the RSVP (attached to the application) and submitting it to the School of Drama along with your application. To reserve an audition/interview time, please call the School of Drama office at 405-325-4021 or email drama_recruitment@ou.edu
- Fill out the University of Oklahoma financial aid packet. These forms are available online or by calling OU Financial Aid 405-325-4521. You must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on the web and send this information to the University of Oklahoma to qualify for any OU scholarships.
- Contact the OU Prospective Student Services Office at 405-325-2151 or 1-800-234-6868 for more information and to schedule a campus tour.
- Contact OU Student Housing Office at 405-325-2511.
- Please review the undergraduate degree requirements, which may be viewed here.
- If you have any questions about the application procedures of the School of Drama, please feel free to contact the Drama Recruitment Office at 405-325-0546, or call the School of Drama Office at 405-325-4021.
All On-Campus Audition - ACTORS
Dress comfortably: You will be involved in acting, voice, and movement workshops during the day. Wear sensible shoes. Ties are not required or recommended. Bring audition clothes to change into, such as what you would wear to an informal job interview.
Know your current GPA and ACT/SAT scores: these are crucial in determining your eligibility for OU admission. For specifics regarding university academic requirements, please consult the University of Oklahoma Admissions Manual or call Prospective Student Services 405-325-2151.
All On-Campus Audition - DESIGNERS and TECHNICIANS
Applicants for Design and Technical Productions will have portfolio reviews and interviews with members of our Design/Tech faculty on this day.
Know your current GPA and ACT/SAT scores: these are crucial in determining your eligibility for OU admission. For specifics regarding university academic requirements, please consult the University of Oklahoma Admissions Manual or call Prospective Student Services 405-325-2151.
All On-Campus Audition - DRAMATURGS and STAGE MANAGERS
These interviews primarily discuss your previous experience in either Dramaturgy or Stage Management and your interests for future study and exploration.
DRAMATURGS:
Please bring a sample of your creative or non-fiction writing. The interview will address your work and interest in theater history, dramatic literature, criticism, dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or directing.
STAGE MANAGERS:
If you have a prompt book from a previous production, bring it to the interview.
Know your current GPA and ACT/SAT scores: these are crucial in determining your eligibility for OU admission. For specifics regarding university academic requirements, please consult the University of Oklahoma Admissions Manual or call Prospective Student Services 405-325-2151.
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