Prospective Students

Film Production
If you are interested in applying for entry into the BFA in Film Production program please visit the application page here.

Actors
We will hold in-person auditions during our Fall Open House in Oxford, MS on Saturday, November 16th, 2024*. For the audition process, we ask that you choose one of the following options:

· Acting Only - Two contrasting monologues, no longer than 90 seconds each.

· Acting & Singing - One monologue no longer than 90 seconds and one song no longer than 32 bars.

Monologues should be from a published play or film, and should contrast each other (e.g., one comedic and one dramatic). Songs should be chosen from a Broadway musical. If you plan to sing, please bring your backing track on your phone. Following the audition there will be a brief interview portion with the faculty.

*Students unable to attend the Fall Open House may audition virtually via Zoom on Nov. 16th, and must notify the department of this by Nov. 8th, 2024. Virtual auditions should follow the same guidelines as the in-person auditions. If you plan to sing, you will need to play the backing track yourself in your auditioning space. Virtual auditioners will receive further details during the week of the auditions. Need help or accommodations? Reach out and we can assist you through the process!

Designers/Stage Managers
Please note: In lieu of practical experience, theoretical design work is accepted.
Designers and theatre technicians should be prepared to present their portfolio, explaining concepts and design approaches where appropriate. You should also be prepared to answer questions about techniques employed and processes followed.

Lighting Design candidates are encouraged to present a complete light plot with corresponding paperwork, research, renderings, and production photos (where available).  Please be prepared to discuss your conceptual approach as well as instrumentation and color choices.

Costume Design candidates are encouraged to present research, renderings, fabric samples, costume plots and production / construction photos (where available). Please be prepared to discuss your conceptual approach as well as how your research influenced your finalized design.

Scenic Design candidates are encouraged to present a groundplan, section and elevation drawings along with any corresponding research, renderings, scale models, and production / construction photos (where available). Please be prepared to discuss your conceptual approach as well as specific choices you made in materials both in the design and the model.

Sound Design candidates are encouraged to present sound samples, cue sheets, sound plots, system diagrams, research and production photos (where available). Please be prepared to discuss your conceptual approach, your process in creating the sound / music utilized for the production and any equipment / software used in the creation of the design.

Stage Management candidates will be asked to present at least one prompt book, with any corresponding paperwork (rehearsal / production reports, fitting sheets, prop lists, cue sheets, blocking annotation) that is available. Please be prepared to discuss your approach to stage management specifically as it relates to your relationship with the director, the cast and the designers, how you organize and manage the backstage space during a performance and how you deal with various challenging situations.