-TWO (2) CONTRASTING SONGS (Required): 60-90 seconds of a musical theatre song. Be sure to submit two contrasting songs.

-SONG 3 (Recommended): 60-90 seconds of a song that best shows your unique vocal style and personality. Be sure it is contrasting to your first 2 selections. Sing something that reflects your enthusiasm/passion!

What do we mean by “contrasting?”

By presenting these two contrasting songs in an audition, a performer can demonstrate a wide range of emotional depth, vocal skills, and adaptability to different musical styles and character personas.

Style and Tone

Example: An emotional ballad versus an upbeat showstopper

Example: A classical era song versus a contemporary song

Example: An upbeat song versus a ballad

Character and Context

Example: A song reflecting hope and desperation versus a Declaration of Independence and self-confidence

Vocal Range and Technique

Example: Shows strong upper range, with a focus on head voice and controlled dynamics versus demands a strong belt, with a focus on chest voice and powerful, sustained notes.

Choose Dance 1 or Dance 2

-DANCE 1: C’mon Everybody - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.

-DANCE 2: Simon Zealotes learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.

All dance resources can be found here!

-DANCE 3 (Optional): Do your own thing (strongly suggest this if you enjoy dancing) Choreograph something for yourself or freestyle to your favorite song. Show your style and personality in this dance. Have fun. (Under 60 seconds)

DANCE 4 (Optional): If you don’t have formal tap dance training, we have a short combo you may learn and submit.

-DANCE 5 (Required): Please provide any additional skills you may have.

Example of acceptable skills (not limited to this list):

Turns (Double or triple pirouette, Turns in second, Barrel turns, others of your choosing)

Leaps (Jeté, Saut de chat, Switch leap, Leaps in second, Axel jump, Toe touches, Leaps of any kind)

Kicks (High kicks, fan kicks, layout)

Kip up

Tumbling (Anything more advanced than a round off)

Tap - Time steps, Pull backs, Cramp rolls, Wings

-MONOLOGUE 1 (Required): A contemporary monologue (60-90 seconds) from a published play. No Shakespeare. Choose something that shows a role you could actually play.

-MONOLOGUE 2 (Optional): A contrasting monologue (60-90 seconds) from a published play. Only add this one if you need an additional monologue to show the versatility of style, emotions, character, etc.

Link to monologue examples and helpful materials.

We wanna get to know you!

-TELL US A STORY (Required): It can be about anything… a funny story about your family, a touching story about a teacher, a silly story about your friends, just tell us a story. (60-90 seconds)

-STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (Required): Why do you want to participate this summer? What would you bring to the program? What do you hope to gain/learn this summer? Do you have any specific interests? (60-90 seconds)