Boasting three outstanding theatres, production shops, production facilities and post-production laboratories, state of the art equipment, and a faculty made up of working professionals, the School of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of Arizona provides an exciting opportunity to learn about the art and craft of story telling and the workings of the entertainment industry in an incredibly rich learning environment. Professional screenings like “I Dream in Widescreen,” and our professional theatre training company, Arizona Repertory Theatre, provide real, hands-on creative opportunities and experiences to practice your craft. The pages that follow will lead you into the exciting programs and opportunities that will make your dreams come to life!

Tucson, AZ

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre

Large (>25k Students)

20K-30K

No

Sing two contrasting musical theatre songs

• One ballad
• One uptempo
• One should be from contemporary theatre repertoire that reflects recent styles
• The second piece should come from a musical written before 1965
• Each song should be 16 bars (approximately 45 seconds each)
• An accompanist will be provided in Tucson only
• Bring your music in the key in which you will be singing, printed (double-sided), hole-punched in a binder.

For the Los Angeles auditions, please bring your own CD or digital MP3 player.

One monologue

• No more than one-minute in length
• From a published work of contemporary realism (no stand-alone monologue collections will be accepted)
• Age appropriate
• No dialect, costumes or props.

Dance audition

• A short combination will be taught
• Wear dance/exercise wear that is comfortable to move in and flattering to the body

All Musical Theatre applicants auditioning in Los Angeles or cities other than Tucson are required to submit a video file of 45-60 seconds of dance, in whatever  discipline you are most comfortable. If you send a TAP sample, you MUST ALSO include a ballet or jazz sample.

Head shot

A one-page resume

• Include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail.

On-campus auditions

• Saturday, January 27, 2018
• Saturday, February 17, 2018

Off-campus auditions

• Saturday, February 10-11, 2018- Los Angeles, CA (Westin Los Angeles Airport)
• February 24, 2018- Pheonix, AZ (UA College of Medicine Campus)

To set up your audition, please click here.

• Linda D. Barzilai & Elias Barzilai Musical Theater Memorial Endowment
  For students in Musical Theatre with financial need.
• Dr. Irene F. Comer Scholarship
  For outstanding students majoring in Musical Theatre.
• Sally, Ralph & Susan Duchin Theatre Arts Scholarship
  For undergraduate Acting & Musical Theatre students based on merit. Preference is given to Arizona Repertory Theatre company members.
• Lois M. Graesser Scholarship
  For an outstanding student majoring in Musical Theatre.
• James P. & Shirley O’Brien Scholarship
  For students in Musical Theatre, for production of musical theatre and/or upper-division students in musical theatre.
• Saddlebrooke Performing Arts Group Scholarship
  For students who have achieved senior status who are working toward a degree in Musical Theatre and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Arizona Scholarship Page

Professional development and business strategies culminating in a showcase for leading industry professionals from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and major regional markets.

For more information contact Prof. Danny Gurwin, Head of Musical Theatre

Yes- Freshman Musical Theatre majors perform in a specially-created revue which celebrates the Broadway musical and the American Songbook.

Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) Internship Program

The School of Theatre, Film & Television maintains an internship program with ATC, the state’s regional LORT B repertory theatre. Our acting/musical theatre interns:

• Perform in featured roles, as understudies or ensemble members in ATC productions
• Earn points in the AEA Equity Membership Candidate Program
• Receive academic course credit

If you have any questions about auditions, please contact Marissa Owens at marissaowens@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-9303.

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