It's Audition Time!

As an applicant to the Theatre Arts Program, you must attend an audition as part of your admission into the program.  Please note that we use this process to assess your work ethic and potential - we are not expecting professional-level acting.

The audition schedule for 2009 is provided below. To book an audition session please email us at media@algonquincollege.com

or phone us at (613) 727-4723 ext. 7657. The audition session will take approximately 2 hours and be located in Room N112.

When contacting us, please provide your full name, Algonquin college student number (if applicable), contact information, and preferred audition date.

What to bring with you:

All participants will need to bring a resume of theatre related experience and an audition fee of $25.00 payable to Algonquin College by cheque, cash or money order.

Preparing for the audition:

• Read the complete plays from which you select your monologues
• Bring a copy of your monologue to the audition
• Wear comfortable clothing and studio shoes
• Bring a snack and a drink

If your focus is in performing:
Please prepare two monologues for the audition. Two minutes maximum length each.
• Select one modern monologue, from a 20th century play or later
• Select another contrasting modern monologue or one of the following monologues by Shakespeare:

MEN

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Ford – Act 2, scene 2, lines 194-208 “I have long lov’d her…” until “… and flying what pursues”.

Measure for Measure
Claudio – Act 3, scene 1, lines 117-131 “Ay, but to die…” until “…what we fear of death”.

Twelfth Night
Duke Orsino – Act 1, scene 1, lines 1-15 “ If music be the food…” until “… that it alone is high fantastical”.

WOMEN

Hamlet
Ophelia – Act 3, scene 1, lines 150-161 “O, what a noble mind…” until “… what I have seen, see what I see”.

Measure for Measure
Isabella – Act 3, scene 1, lines 135-146 “O, you beast!...” until “No word to save thee”.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Helena – Act 3, scene 2, lines 145-162 “O, spite! O hell…” until “…all to make you sport.”

If your focus is in Technical Theatre:

• Prepare one modern monologue only - a Shakespeare piece will not be required.

• Bring a resume of technical or related work experience and be prepared to discuss your technical capabilities. Include:

• A list of all productions you have worked on.
• Photos and artwork relevant to previous productions/designs
• An outline of your or related work experience.

* Please note technical students will be required to take the acting classes

The audition process proceeds as follows...

Part 1
Faculty outline the program and the expectations of a successful candidate. We will meet with you and answer questions.

Part 2
There will be a segment of theatre activities or games where you will interact with other candidates. This provides you with an opportunity to meet with people you will be working with over the next few years.

Part 3
You will perform your monologue and present your technical resume/portfolio. Please be prepared to answer questions at this point in time.

Part 4
We will conclude by coming together at the end of the audition to welcome additional questions or inquiries that parents or others interested in your future may have.

If you are from out of town and unable to come to Ottawa:

You may send a video tape of your monologue, just contact us first to make these arrangements.