Audition Information
Anyone considering the B.A. with the Performance (Acting) Emphasis option must audition into the program (including transfer students). The auditions are also used to award scholarships.

Audition Dates for Admission and Scholarships for the Freshman Class/Fall 2005 are: Saturday, March 12, 2005
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Temple Building, 12th & 'R' Street Call the Admissions Coordinator at 472-2072, ext.1 for more information or to schedule an audition time.

In addition, on the following Fridays a limited number of audition times are available by appointment only:January 21, 2005, January 28, 2005*, February 4, 2005, February 11, 2005, February 18, 2005, February 25, 2005, March 4, 2005, March 11, 2005
* Indicates this date is also a Red Letter Day open house sponsored by the NU Office of Admissions (402-472-2023)

Audition Guidelines

• You must perform two monologues (memorized) contrasting in mood (for example, comedy/drama). If you wish to sing, you should in addition sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical (accompaniment will not be provided) .
• We urge you to choose pieces that you feel strongly about, and show you at your best. Read the entire play (questions are sometimes asked about the play as a whole). Monologues should be no longer than two minutes each.
• We prefer that you stay away from dialects, and pieces out of your age range "Cold Readings" will not be permitted
• Wear comfortable clothing. Costumes and props are not permitted (hand props are okay). Videotapes will not be accepted (in place of auditioning).
• Bring a current photo and resume that you can leave (detailing any theatre experience, references, academics and employment)
• Bring your ACT or SAT score, class ranking and your high school or transfer student transcripts
• Write a paragraph or two about yourself and why you want to act (typed).
• Applicants are permitted to audition more than once.