All prospective students must directly apply to both the Department of Musical Theatre as well as the University of Oklahoma's general admissions.
In order to be accepted into our program you must participate in a two-part audition process. The first must be completed either through a videotaped audition submission or by being seen at a national or regional event (i.e. International Thespian Convention, Unified Auditions, Texas Thespians, etc.). If you are called back at one of these events or we contact you regarding your videotaped audition you will be invited to the second component of our audition process, the mandatory on-campus audition. This is an essential element of our process so that our entire faculty may see you perform in person. A complete listing of our on-campus audition dates are listed below. A listing of national/regional events may be found here.
For incoming freshmen and transfer students, the department follows the standard academic admission requirements of the University of Oklahoma. The admission criteria as well as the minimum acceptance requirements may be found at The University of Oklahoma Recruitment Services.
Application Forms
To apply to our program directly, you may request a prospective student packet at at musicaltheatre@ou.edu or download the application forms here (they are in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader — available free here). You can then print the forms (or save them to your computer) and then fill them in by hand.
Audition Dates & Application Deadlines
FRIDAY, October 24, 2008- Videotape Submission Deadline Friday, September 26, 2008.
- All Application Materials MUST be submitted by 10/5/2007.
- Videotape Submission Deadline Friday, September 26, 2008.
- All Application Materials MUST be submitted by Friday, November 7, 2008.
- Videotape Submission Deadline Friday, January 25, 2009.
- All Application Materials MUST be submitted by Friday, February 6, 2009.
- Videotape Submission Deadline Friday, January 25, 2009.
- All Application Materials MUST be submitted by Friday, February 13, 2009.
- Videotape Submission Deadline Friday, January 25, 2009.
- All Application Materials MUST be submitted by Friday, February 20, 2009.
- Videotape Submission Deadline Friday, January 25, 2009.
- All Application Materials MUST be submitted by Friday, February 27, 2009.
2008-2009 Audition Requirements
SONG
- Those auditioning need to prepare two (2) memorized musical theatre songs, each no longer than one (1) minute long.
- The selections should be from two different eras, one from a show written between 1925-1965 and the other from a post-1965 show.
- The selected songs should represent an array of styles, one up-tempo and the other a ballad and one specifically reflecting classic musical theatre (i.e. legit/lyric style) and the other contemporary (i.e. pop/belt style).
- Please avoid songs from any production currently playing on Broadway.
- An accompanist will be provided so please remember to bring music in the correct key.
MONOLOGUE
- Prospective students must prepare a one (1) minute memorized piece from a play or musical.
- Make sure that your selection is appropriate for your age and in the contemporary realism style.
- The selection should not require dialect, costume or props.
DANCE
- All prospective students are required to participate in a musical theatre jazz combination after an individual warm-up.
- Trained dancers, 4+ years of RECENT experience in jazz, tap or ballet, may perform a one (1) minute dance routine or combination of their choice. Only one (1) dance style will be allowed.
- Please remember to bring the correct music on CD or cassette tape. Be prepared with back-up in case the original source does not work.
- Appropriate dance shoes and attire are required. Sneakers are NOT allowed on the dance floor. Your dance clothes should allow your body type and line to be easily viewed.
On-Campus Audition Schedule
Time |
Activity |
| 9:15 a.m | Registration—Carpenter Hall Room 103 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Welcome |
| 10:00 a.m. | Group I: |
| Rehearse with Accompanist/Individual Auditions and Interviews |
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| Group II: | |
| Campus Tour | |
| 12:30 a.m. | Group II: |
| Rehearse with Accompanist/Individual Auditions and Interviews |
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| Group I: | |
| Campus Tour | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Parents Session and Tour |
| 3:00 p.m. | Dance Workshop |
| 4:30 p.m. | Information Session and Q & A |
| 5:30 p.m. | End of Day |