Musical Theatre Online Audition Requirements

The Theatre Department is looking for students who have a passion for theatre to join the Musical Theatre program.

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To apply to the SDSCPA Musical Theatre program please complete and submit the audition form located at the bottom of this page, and an audition video.  Your video should not exceed 5 minutes in length, should be recent (within one month of submission,) and must include the following components:

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For Musical Theatre, your video submission should contain the following:

1. Introduction of yourself.  (This is our chance to get to know you, so be yourself and let go of what you think we may want to see.)

   • Personal information: First and Last name, age, grade that you are auditioning into?​

   • Why do you want to attend SDSCPA?

   • Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

   • What monologue will you be performing?

2. ​ ​One (1) monologue performed by the student.

   • The monologue should be from a play if possible, between 1 to 2 minutes and age appropriate.

   • For your performance:

     • Have the camera on your eyeline.​

     • Look slightly above or off to the left or right of the camera.

     • "You have nothing to prove, only to share."

   • If you do not have a monologue already, here are some suggestions: THEATRE MONOLOGUES

3. One (1) song performed by the student, either a cappella, or with accompaniment - live or digital.  (See YouTube for background music tracks.)​

   • Make sure you are louder than your accompaniment.​

   • Your chosen song should be age appropriate.

   • The song you sing should be 60 to 90 seconds long.

   • Musical Theatre selections are preferable, but not mandatory.

If you do not have an idea for a song - select something you already know and love.  For example, songs from Disney musical films, or from the popular mainstream.​

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AUDITION FORM

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Here is an example to help you with your video audition submission:

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Areas of assessment include:

     Believable Characterization & Acting Choices

     Physical/Vocal Engagement & Expression

     Artistic Individuality: Start with yourself - that's what makes you different from everyone else!

     Professionalism

     Obvious Passion for the art form

     Overall Impact

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION APPLICATION

Please upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo.

If you use YouTube, please upload the video as Unlisted to protect your student’s privacy. 

If you use Vimeo, please secure it with a password.  We will need access to this password to view your submission.

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If you do not have sufficient technology needed to submit an online audition, please email SDSCPAauditions@sandi.net to inquire about audition alternatives.

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Please click here to return to the application page: