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• Monologues must be from a published play.
• Monologues cannot be from musicals, television shows, or movies.
• Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds in length (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds).

OU Musical Theatre would like to see monologues from Option B in the Musical Theatre Common Prescreen requirements.

Option B

• Two (2), 60-90 second contrasting monologues.
• One (1) Contemporary (written after 1950); Contemporary monologue should be filmed in a “close-up” shot which means the top of the head to the chest should be visible in the frame.
• One (1) Classical (written before 1950); Classical monologue should be filmed in a “full body” shot which means the top of the head to the feet on the floor should be visible in the frame. Only perform Shakespeare if you feel comfortable doing so.

Extra Artistic Advice for Great Acting Auditions

• Consider how your monologues will contrast: Tone - one comic and one dramatic, by author, and characterization.

Your selections should be age-appropriate without dialect, costumes, or props.

All dance media should be filmed in a “full body” shot, taking care to keep the student’s entire body in the frame at all times.

• Applicants do not need to slate in any dance media. (You may add a graphic title to credit choreographer).
• Regardless of which style of dance you execute, the choreography and the movement should be story-driven and connected to the music where the applicant is dancing with a sense of purpose.
• HELPFUL HINT: Applicants are encouraged to keep a full-length mirror behind the filming device so as to see themselves as they execute choreography.
• Video submission should be 30-60 seconds of dance, in whatever dance discipline you are most comfortable with: jazz, ballet, modern, African, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary. 
• No barre work. A ballet solo is acceptable.
• No tap. For applicants that tap, consider showcasing that skill as part of your Wild Card submission.
• Please use steps, movement, and physical vocabulary that you are familiar with and can execute well. 
• Dance media can be self-choreographed, but must be a solo video of you. This can include a show, competition, or other performance so long as you are clearly featured on your own.
• All choreography must be performed to music; no “a cappella” dance media please.

• This is optional and not required.
  • Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
  • This Wild Card media can be anything you want: a special skill, an additional form of dance, an instrument that you play, etc.
• It should serve you well and add to your submission. Use this opportunity to demonstrate another talent or passion in your life that makes you a more interesting person and artist.

In other words, “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?”