Lyric Theatre Audition Requirements
Undergraduate Requirements (BMA)
- Sing two contrasting song selections (32-bars each; one of the two selections should be lyrical in nature).
- Perform a one-minute monologue.
- Musicianship assessment (no preparation required)
Should you have questions concerning these requirements, please contact Professor Sarah Wigley.
On-campus Audition Information: On-campus audition dates can be found here. It is highly recommended that all undergraduate Lyric Theatre candidates attend an on-campus or a Chicago Unifieds audition.
Video Auditions: Undergraduate applicants who would like to submit a recorded audition should follow the steps outlined here.
Supplemental Materials (Optional):
In addition to your required audition submission, you are welcome to include optional supplemental materials that showcase your creativity, artistic interests, and unique strengths. These materials are not required and will not disadvantage applicants who choose not to submit them. Instead, they provide an opportunity to share additional aspects of your artistic identity that may not be fully represented in the audition requirements.
- A dance reel
- A recording of you playing piano
- A recording and/or score of any original composition
- Original poetry or other creative writing selections
Undergraduate applicants who would like to submit supplemental materials should follow the steps outlined here.