THE 250 - Acting: Audition for Theater

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Acting: Auditioning for Theater Theory and practice of creating sustained character portrayals through the performance of a series of monologues chosen from a broad spectrum of both classical and contemporary theatrical literature. Includes auditioning basics and resume fundamentals, prepared audition scenes in plays, and library and Internet research skills. Also includes contemporary monologue basics and performance, commercial auditioning, prepared audition scenes in film and television, Shakespeare monologue basics, auditioning, and performance of classical monologues.

Prerequisite(s): THE 149

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to use research tools, library skills and Internet database research sites to acquire audition materials.
Analyze and execute material of each audition piece in terms of structure, beats, intention, and physical score of action.
Demonstrate skill in auditioning to include presentation of monologues (classical and contemporary), prepared sides, cold reads, and commercial scripts.
Construct a proper actor’s resume and headshot.

Outline:

Introductions, Auditioning Basics, and Resume Fundamentals
Presentation of Prepared Audition Scenes (Plays)
Library and Internet Research Skills to Find a Monologue
Contemporary Monologue Basics
Commercial Auditioning
1. Cold reading
2. Acting for the camera
Performance of Contemporary Monologues
Prepared Audition Scenes
1. Film
2. Television
Shakespeare Monologue Basics
Basics of Auditioning for Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) Programs
Performance of Classical Monologues
Back to Back Performance of Both Monologues (Real World Audition Model)