Professional Auditions
Students regularly participate in a number of professional, outside auditions. These include, but are not limited to, SETC, U/RTA, Midwest and Mid-America, as well as event-specific auditions. A faculty member assigned by the Director will be responsible for coordinating and assisting students in pursuing these opportunities. While participation in these auditions is encouraged, students are required to abide by School of Drama guidelines. Preliminary auditions are required for participation in some of the auditions. Should a student wish to audition for a play or movie outside of the School of Drama, the student must petition to do so using a form available in the main office (See Section II.A.5. Outside Activity Forms). If the faculty is satisfied that said involvement would not interfere with the student’s progress and responsibilities in the School of Drama, the activity will be approved. Auditions are one of the most important and useful experiences you will have at the OU School of Drama. They are an opportunity to showcase your talent and exhibit your professionalism.
Follow these guidelines for a successful audition:
Come early and warm-up.
Wear clothing that is attractive, yet not distracting, and allows you free movement.
Time your entire presentation, including your introduction and transitions.
Make sure you do not run overtime.
Do not omit any of the requirements of the audition; this could include singing or material requirements.
Maintain a professional relationship with auditioners; disclaimers or personal greetings are not appropriate.
Practice your introduction. It should include the names of the pieces you are doing, who they are written by (the exception is Shakespeare), and the name of the character you are playing.
Check any questionable pronunciation of title, author, character or words in the text.
Present thoroughly memorized material, which shows the ability to make choices and play the through line of action for each beat.