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Audition and Interview Information

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You MUST Audition:

To be accepted into the Theatre Program.
For a theatre scholarship.
To receive a recommendation from the Theatre Department for acceptance to the University.

Audition Dates

Fall Audition

October 25th, 2008 from 10am-6pm

Spring Auditions

January 17th, 2009 from 10am-6pm
January 24th, 2009 from 10am-6pm
February 7th, 2009 from 3pm-10pm
February 14th, 2009 from 3pm-10pm

You must audition and interview to be admitted into the Theatre Program. You must fill out a Theatre Department application form and submit all materials to be considered for admittance into the Theatre Program. Please read over the application and audition requirements carefully. If travel presents a problem you may audition by videocassette (VHS format) or DVD. You must call the Fine Arts Division at (310)506-4462 to set up an audition/interview time.

The deadline for submitting any DVDs or VHS through mail is February 17th, 2009.

Admission Information

You can find out about the university application process through The Office of Admission's website at http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission. Information on campus tours, financial aid and admission events throughout the year can be found on this website.

Audition Preparation

Audition Preparation for Theatre or Theatre/Television

Acting Emphasis:

Prepare two contrasting monologues, one contemporary and one classical that total no more than 4 minutes together. The classical selection could include works from Shakespeare, Moliere, Wilde, Shaw or any of the Greek plays. All material must be memorized.
If you have a strength in singing, prepare one short song and bring a cassette or CD to sing with. A boom box will be provided.
Prior to your audition, fill out the online form, mail a resume of theatre experience and recent photograph (a professional headshot IS NOT necessary) to Cathy Thomas-Grant at the address listed below.
Provide two letters of recommendation (separate from your letters to Admissions)

All written material must be received prior to your audition.

Production/Design Emphasis

Set up interview
Bring portfolio of your work to the interview
Prior to interview, mail your resume and a recent photograph (a professional head shot IS NOT necessary) to Cathy Thomas-Grant at the address below.
Provide two letters of recommendation (these are separate from your letters to Admissions.)

How to set up an Audition or Interview

CALL TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW OR AUDITION at
(310) 506-4462.