Audition in North America
The audition process in North America
We are returning to the United States to host in person auditions for our BA (Hons) Professional Acting, MFA Professional Acting and MA Classical Acting courses.
If you live in the United States you are eligible for our US in-person auditions. International applicants who wish to travel to and audition in North America should contact the admissions team for information on availability. Your audition criteria and process in North America will be dependent on which course you have applied for.
- If you live in the UK, a different application and audition process will apply. UK Applicant Audition Process
- International applicants who are not based in North America should follow the audition process for UK applicants, read more here.
Audition fees
The audition fee for our North America Audition tour is £88. There is not an additional recall fee.
Please be aware, venues/dates may be subject to change pending any unforeseen COVID-19 travel restrictions.
More information for specific courses
You’ll need to prepare two monologues.
- One must be from an Elizabethan or Jacobean text [no longer than three minutes in length]
- One must be from a comtemporary text [no longer than three minutes in length]
The monologues can be written for any gender. Your audition will last approximately 15 minutes, during which time the panel may redirect you and ask you to try your piece in a different way.
Successful applicants will be required to attend an in person recall in Los Angeles or New York following their first round audition. All information will be provided to you about the recall if you are successful at the first audition. There is no additional charge for the recall audition.
You’ll need to prepare two monologues.
- One must be from an Elizabethan or Jacobean text [no longer than three minutes in length]
- One must be from a comtemporary text [no longer than three minutes in length]
The monologues can be written for any gender. Your audition will last approximately 15 minutes, during which time the panel may redirect you and ask you to try your piece in a different way.
Successful applicants will be required to attend an in person recall in Los Angeles or New York following their first round audition. All information will be provided to you about the recall if you are successful at the first audition. There is no additional charge for the recall audition.
You’ll need to prepare three monologues.
- These can be from any three different plays, although at least two must be from an Elizabethan or Jacobean text.
- They can be written for any gender and each one must last no longer than three minutes.
Your monologues can be any pieces, but if you need some ideas, take a look here for a selection of classical monologues, as well as links to some more contemporary pieces.
Applicants for the MA Classical Acting will not be required to attend a recall audition. Unless they are applying for multiple courses.
You’ll need to prepare three monologues.
- These can be from any three different plays, although at least two must be from an Elizabethan or Jacobean text.
- They can be written for any gender and each one must last no longer than three minutes.
Your monologues can be any pieces, but if you need some ideas, take a look here for a selection of classical monologues, as well as links to some more contemporary pieces.
Applicants for the MA Classical Acting will not be required to attend a recall audition. Unless they are applying for multiple courses.
Venues and auditions dates for North American Audition Tour 2023
Auditions will take place across a number of cities in the United States, followed by callbacks in New York and Los Angeles. View the table below which groups the auditions by city, please note the dates are not in chronological order.
Please be aware, venues/dates may be subject to change pending any unforeseen COVID-19 travel restrictions.
First round Audition dates
[In alphabetical order by city]
Atlanta
- Tuesday 24 January 2023
Chicago
- Monday 30th - Tuesday 31st January 2023
- Tuesday 7th - Wednesday 8th February 2023
Los Angeles
- Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January
- Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th February 2023
- Chapman University Monday 13th February 2023 [Morning only]
New York
- Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd January 2023
- Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th January 2023
- Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th February 2023
Phoenix
- Wednesday 15th February 2023
San Francisco
- Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th February 2023
Seattle
- Saturday 18th February 2023
Toronto, Canada
- Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th January 2023
| New York | Monday 27th February |
| New York | Tuesday 28th February 2023 |
| New York | Wednesday 1st March |
| New York | Thursday 2nd March 2023 |
| Los Angeles | Saturday 4th March 2023 |
| Los Angeles | Sunday 5th March 2023 |
Recall dates
| New York | Monday 27th February |
| New York | Tuesday 28th February 2023 |
| New York | Wednesday 1st March |
| New York | Thursday 2nd March 2023 |
| Los Angeles | Saturday 4th March 2023 |
| Los Angeles | Sunday 5th March 2023 |
Preparing your audition pieces
- Even though you have been asked to prepare three monologues the panel may decide that they only want to see two and focus any redirection on those.
- Be prepared to receive some direction from the panel on one or more of your pieces.
- You won’t be able to use any props, so don’t choose a monologue which is reliant on any. Under no circumstances should you bring imitation weapons to use as props.
- You can edit your monologue, but make sure it makes sense as a stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to lengthen your monologue, make sure that it flows well.
- The audition panel want to see your own creativity and interpretation of the text, don’t rely on performances from other actors or films of the monologue to show you how to do it.
Extra information about the application process:
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We’ll let you know the date of your audition two-three weeks prior to the audition date, but it may be shorter notice, so make sure you’re prepared when you submit your application.
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If you’ve applied for more than one course, you’ll only have to do one audition process.
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Auditions in North America will take place from January 2023, a full list of venues will be announced. We recommend applying early to secure a slot at your chosen venue.
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Please arrive 15 minutes before your audition slot, as your audition will start on time. Your auditions should last approximately 15 minutes. Overall, the process should last no longer than 30 minutes.
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Dress comfortably. Wear clothes that you can move easily in.
