AUBURN UNIVERSITY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW IN “THEIR WORDS”

Auburn University Theatre is a NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited institution offering a B.A. degree in theatre and B.F.A. Degree tracks in Performance, Music Theatre, Design/Technology and Management. The department is housed in the award winning Telfair Peet Theatre and focuses exclusively on undergraduate theatre training offering students the opportunity to acquire and apply a broad spectrum of theatre skills rooted in a liberal arts context designed to promote a strong understanding of theatre history and literature, and provide students with critical thinking skills that will richly enhance their work as theatre performers, directors, designers, technicians, and stage managers.

Undergraduate degrees offered:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre with a choice of concentrations in:
    • Design/Technology
    • Production Management
    • Theatre Performance
    • Music Theatre

LOCATION

Auburn, AL

TRAINING APPROACH

Liberal Arts

DEGREES OFFERED

B.F.A. in Theatre with Music Theatre Concentration

SCHOOL SIZE

Large (>25k Students)

COST

10K-20K

PRE-SCREEN REQUIREMENTS

Yes

LINK TO UPLOAD PRE-SCREEN VIDEOS

  • Auburn University Theatre scholarship/admission application form
  • Headshot and resume
  • 60 song from music theatre repertoire
  • 60 second contrasting monologue selected from dramatic literature
  • 60 second dance audition (Ballet, Jazz, or Tap)

LIVE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Dance call
  • Two minutes of solo material including a monologue and a song

AUDITION DATES & LOCATIONS

On-Campus Auditions:

  • Saturday, January 27, 2018

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Scholarships are available in varying amounts to both incoming students as well as continuing students. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic standing, professional potential, and recommendations. Recipients of theatre scholarships must be theatre majors. Both new students and returning students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average for either their high school or college work. Scholarship awards are made annually to entering students only when audition or portfolio is presented. Those holding theatre scholarships must maintain a 3.0 grade point average for the duration of the scholarship. Application for scholarships by current Auburn Theatre majors may be made during the Spring semester when an announcement is made about the audition date(s). Students should submit the scholarship application form, a resume, and letters of recommendation. Faculty will consider student applications and the entire body of a student’s Auburn Theatre work in determining scholarship awards for current students.

POPULATION OF DEPARTMENT

80 (this includes all theatre majors), MT program has about 20 majors

SENIOR SHOWCASE

BFA Music Theatre and BFA Performance majors perform a senior showcase in Atlanta, GA

FRESHMAN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Freshman are encouraged to become involved in the production season, as actors, technicians, student dramaturgs, running crew, and stage managers

OUTSIDE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Students are encouraged to explore internship opportunities in professional theatres, and to attend professional conferences for auditions and job interviews that afford the opportunity to work professionally in the summer

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

For help with pre-screen/ video submissions:

Dan LaRocque
larocdj@auburn.edu

Department Contact:

Professor Charles Bringardner, Chair
cab0023@auburn.edu

Department of Theatre
211 Telfair Peet
phone: 334-884-4748
fax: 334-844-4743

LINK TO MT HOMEPAGE

OTHER INFORMATION

Links:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsFsi-rslbw

Additionally, AU Theatre does not have a cut program. However, the following are true:

  • Student progress in and commitment to the program is monitored carefully by faculty through reviews and evaluations every semester.
  • Continuation in the program is dependent on continued progress in the mastery of performance skills, professional behavior towards all collaborators, and a strong academic record.

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