Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Open House: October 15, 2017@6:00pm
Information Sessions: November 14th@1:00pm, December 2nd@1:00pm
Audition Dates:
November 15th, 2017 @ 4PM- Brooklyn Residents
November 18th, 2017 @ 9AM- Brooklyn Residents
Audition Requirements:
- Click here for audition brochure.
- It is preferred that every student applying to the theater program has experience studying theater in either a school setting or a private institution. Students are expected to memorize two monologues, one minute for each.
Edward R. Murrow High School
Pre-registration is required for Auditions. Please speak with your 8th grade Guidance Counselor about the registration process. Write the code for the Studio Theater Training Program (K57P) on your high school application.
Audition Dates (Depending on your last name) see website here:
Nov. 19 @ 8:30a-1:30p
Dec. 2 @ 8:30a-1:00p
Audition Requirements:
• A prepared one-minute monologue from a play that is age appropriate
• Participation in an improvisational activity
• A short writing sample done at the audition
• Review of student’s academic record
Professional Performing Arts High School
PPAS Audition Fact Sheet- click here
Audition Dates:
Nov. 4 Drama: 8am Last names A-L; 12pm Last names M-Z
Nov. 5 Musical Theater: 8am Last names A-L; 12pm Last names M-Z
Drama Audition Requirements:
- Prepare two contrasting monologues (one minute each), for example: dramatic/comedic, classical/contemporary, published/ original, or theater/film. Choose characters close to your age or life experience, decide who your characters are talking to and why, and completely memorize both pieces.
Musical Theater Audition Requirements:
- Each applicant will be required to act, sing, and dance at this audition. Please prepare the following: Acting: Present a one‑minute memorized monologue (comedic or dramatic) from a published play. Singing: Present 32 bars of a memorized Broadway song (age‑appropriate)—an accompanist will be provided, so bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Dancing: Be prepared to learn a short theater dance combination—please wear clothing that allows for freedom of movement, as well as jazz shoes or sneakers.
La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts
Frequently Asked Questions: Click here
Audition Dates:
Saturday, October 28, 2017, 8am: Bklyn students auditioning for two or more studios or Technical Theater; Last Name A-Z
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 8am: Bklyn students auditioning for a single studio except Technical Theater; Last Name A-L
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 11:30am: Bklyn students auditioning for a single studio except Technical Theater; Last Name M-Z
Drama Audition Requirements:
- Applicants should be prepared to perform two contrasting one-minute monologues. These monologues should be memorized and age appropriate.
- Applicants will be asked to do an impromptu reading or improvisation and participate in an interview. Attire should allow free movement since applicants may be asked to demonstrate how well they move physically.
Technical Theater Audition Requirements (click here for info about the program)
- Applicants are expected to construct a 3 dimensional model illustrating their original design of a stage setting for one of the following plays: “THE CRUCIBLE”, “RAISIN IN THE SUN”, or “DRACULA”. Models are to be the size of a shoebox or larger. Applicants will also participate in a small-group, hands-on practical activity in one or more aspects of technical theatre.
Frank Sinatra High School
Audition Dates:
Nov. 18 @ 7:30am: Last Name A-M
Nov. 19 @ 7:30am: Last Name N-Z
Audition Requirements:
- You will be required to make a presentation of two memorized, contrasting, one-minute monologues that must be from published plays. No internet or original material will be accepted. You will also be asked to do a cold reading from selected scenes.
Talent Unlimited
Open House: October 20, 2017 at 6:00pm and October 21, 2017 at 10:00am
Audition Dates: Registration opens mid September- click here to register
October 28th, November 1th, November 9th, November 18th, November 29th
Drama Audition Requirements:
- Come prepared to present two memorized one-minute monologues from recognized, published playwrights. Characters chosen should be age-appropriate.
- Applicants may also be asked to do an improvisation and/or a reading of material provided at the audition.
- Applicants may be asked to participate in a brief interview. No preparation is necessary for the interview.
Musical Theater Audition Requirements
- Come prepared to (1) sing a memorized song from a Broadway musical; AND
(2) present a memorized one-minute monologue from a published play or musical, or a poem.
- Applicants must bring the sheet music in the key in which they will sing and must sing with the provided accompanist.
- Applicants may also be asked to repeat vocal phrases in order to demonstrate rhythm, tonal memory and basic vocal technique, and/or replicate a dance combination.
- Ability to take direction will be strongly considered.
- Applicants may be asked to participate in a brief interview. No preparation is necessary for the interview.
Repertory Company High School for Theater Arts
Audition Dates: Click here for more information about how to register
- Monday, October 30 at 4:00pm
- Saturday, November 4 at 9:30am
- Wednesday, November 8 at 4:00pm
- Wednesday, November 15 at 4:00pm
- Saturday, November 18 at 9:30am
Audition Requirements:
For this audition students are required to audition in all three areas:
- Students will perform a 1 Minute monologue from a published play
- Students should be prepared to learn and demonstrate a modern dance combination taught by a member of the dance faculty.
- Students should be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song, preferably from a musical
Academy for Careers in Television and Film
No audition- open application! Read about the program on the school site linked above for more information.
School Mission: The Academy for Careers in Television and Film exists to provide a bridge to higher education and meaningful preparation for careers in video production. Through customized academic programs and personalized instruction, students at TvF acquire the prerequisite skills and knowledge to successfully transition into competitive four year colleges. Industry internships and hands-on work based learning experiences allow students to develop the technical skills and work ethic necessary to pursue careers in production and other industries. At TvF, staff and members of the industry partner organizations work closely with students to ensure that every graduate has a well-developed post-secondary plan and the means to fulfill it.