When are Theatre Interviews held?

Every fall: Required of seniors working on senior projects (referred to as Senior Interviews.)

Every spring: Required of all students in Theatre Company (except for seniors who presented in the fall) and open to any Theatre major who wants extra practice.

You will be provided directions to sign up for a time slot for your interview.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice auditioning and presentation skills, both of which are essential for getting a job or getting into graduate school. The faculty will discuss your progress and provide feedback on your presentation and résumé.

1. Please bring two copies of your résumé. 
2. Wear clothes appropriate for an interview.
3. If this is your senior interview, this should be your best work. You do not need to present new material (though you may.) It is often a good idea to show work you have presented before, incorporating the feedback you have received.
4. Prepare a presentation in one area of interest:
   • Actors:  Begin by introducing yourself and giving the titles and characters of your selections, just as you would in a professional audition. If this is your first time participating in interviews, one monologue is sufficient. Experienced students (and absolutely seniors doing senior interviews) should present two pieces that contrast in style (such as one dramatic and one light/comic, or one modern and one classical). Monologues are typically 1 to 1½ minutes long. Find monologues in plays (avoid monologues from the internet.) We may ask you about your character, so be sure to be familiar with the full play.  If you sing, you may also prepare a short section of a song from a musical. Please bring recorded music and equipment to play it. At the end of your presentation say “thank you.”
   • Designers:  Prepare a neatly organized portfolio of drawings and other relevant materials (research, elevations, ground plans, sketches, fabric swatches) that illustrate your work. Label your drawings. You may select your materials from assignments you completed in classes. Pick one project to present and practice talking about it succinctly (begin by introducing yourself then explain the assignment, your approach/concept, your design choices, etc.) and be ready to answer questions about it as well as anything included in your portfolio. Be ready to discuss your successes and challenges.
   • Playwrights and Scholars: Students with an interest in playwriting, history/criticism or dramaturgy should bring a folder of their written work. Select one project to present and practice talking about it (begin by introducing yourself then briefly summarize/describe your project, your successes and challenges.) Be ready to answer questions and to discuss what you learned on the project. If you are a playwright and have had a play produced, also bring photographs and a program.
   • Stage Managers: Bring a prompt script that is organized with tabs and labels. Begin by introducing yourself, then succinctly describe the production, share how you have organized your materials, and discuss the challenges you faced. Practice your presentation. Be ready to answer questions and to discuss what you learned on the project. Include photographs and a program if available.
   • Directors: Bring a prompt script (this can be from a directing class or a project you have directed). Begin by introducing yourself, then briefly introduce the script, explain your concept/approach, your directorial choices, your rehearsal process, and the challenges you faced. Include photographs and a program if available. Practice your presentation. Be ready to answer questions and to discuss what you learned on the project
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