Theatre

Select two contrasting monologues from a published source. The monologues should not be more than one minute each.

Video(s) from a staged play will not be accepted.

Pre-screens must be submitted by December 15!

Callback Dates

Applicants who pass the pre-screen will be invited to participate in a callback. We are planning to hold callbacks in-person on campus this year. Virtual options will also be available. Please prepare two contrasting monologues. One may be the same monologue from your pre-screen. An interview and a movements session will also be part of the callback. More information will be provided to students who are invited to participate in the callback. 

For more information about National Unified Auditions, please visit the National Unified Auditions website. 

When selecting your monologue(s), choose material that is gender and age appropriate. Read the entire work from which the monologue originates so that you understand the character and context well.

Please upload your audition video to your University of Hartford applicant portal (Slate), or through GetAcceptd. There is no charge for the Slate upload.

Overall

Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos. Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc.) 

Introduction ("Slating")

There should not be a separate introduction or “slate” video. Instead, “slates” are to appear at the beginning of each piece and included as part of the time allotment. (Read through the resources page for examples of each of the three slates described below). 

• The proper slate for a song is to share your name, the song title, and show in which it appears. 
• The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of the play, and the playwright. 
• The proper slate for a piece of dance is to share your name, the title of the song you are dancing to, and the name of the choreographer. If the piece is “self-choreographed” you should share your own name as choreographer. 

Songs

Students should prepare two contrasting pieces. Each institution is responsible for indicating which options are accepted. 

• Style: one song should be a ballad (where the piece has longer, sustained vocal lines) and one song should be an uptempo (where the vocal line moves at a conversational pace) so as to contrast style. 
• Length: Each song file should be 60-90 seconds (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). 
• Accompaniment: Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a cappella” singing (meaning singing without music). 
• One song should be written before 1970. This song can be either the “uptempo” or the “ballad” (student’s choice). 
• One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the first. 
• One of the two songs (student’s choice) should be filmed in a full frame shot to see your full range of expression, and the other one in a close-up shot (top of the head to the chest should be visible in the frame). 

Monologues

• Monologues must be from a published play. 
• Monologues cannot be from musicals. 
• Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds (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). 
• 1 contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950), 60-90 seconds in length 
  • The 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. 

Dance 

Students may be asked to execute one or both of the following options. Each institution is responsible for indicating which options are accepted. 

• Framing: All dance media should be filmed in a “full frame” shot taking care to keep the student’s entire person in the frame at all times. (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 60 seconds) 
• Style: Regardless of which style of dance you execute, the choreography and the movement should be connected to the music where the applicant is dancing with a sense of purpose. 
• All choreography must be performed to music; please no “a cappella” dance media. 
• 30-60 seconds of dance in whatever dance discipline you feel most confident. This may include, but is not limited to jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or dance styles beyond American and Euro-western styles. 
• Please do not submit “barre work”. Instead, check to see if the auditioning program offers the optional “Ballet Submission” which is listed below. 
• Please use steps, movement, and physical vocabulary that you are familiar with and can execute well. To the best of your ability, move your body fully. Please include at least one turn, one jump and one kick (or other suitable rotation, elevation, and extension that works for your body). 
• Dance media can be “self-choreographed”, but it 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. 

Wild Card

• Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds. 
• Applicants do not need to slate in any wild card media. 
• This media can be ANYTHING you want - a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc. “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?” (See the resources page for ideas on Wild Card submissions)” 

Ballet (Optional)

Callback Dates

When selecting your monologue(s), choose material that is age appropriate.

Read the entire work from which the monologue originates so that you understand the character and context well.

Music Theatre majors should wear basic dance or rehearsal attire (tights, leotard, jazz pants, fitted t-shirt, all in dark colors), and jazz or ballet shoes to the dance call.

Hair should be pulled off the face and neck, and jewelry removed.

Baggy clothes will impede our ability to properly assess your abilities.

Character shoes and sneakers are not recommended.