College Auditions- Supplemental Monologues

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:09:51 +0000

Real KEVP, re “I don’t think it is a problem to use a monologue from a play you were already in.”

Prevailing wisdom is STRONGLY against using a monologue from a play you were in. Sure, you can risk it, but WHY? Many panelists don’t like such a monologue because the ‘necessary work’ you did was under another director who has really worked through it within the context of that particular performance. Given how competitive this process is, I don’t see why on earth you’d risk annoying the panelists or causing them to question your choices or your performance.

I would strongly urge auditioners to avoid their monologues from the shows they were in. Back to the original question, you really should have a minimum of four. The OP was pressed for time, so I’d say three is ok, since she/he has only a week to prepare for the third. But for those wondering, you really need four.

All schools are different, all panels are different and all auditioners are different. Two of my kids have gone through this process and it was unusual to have them asked to do just two. Purchase asked my son to do five! Some colleges like Purchase & Juilliard have callbacks that day–that’s why Juilliard specifically asks for four. But honestly, you never know what the panelists will ask for. It’s just good to be prepared.

Bottom line: If you’re pressed for time don’t stress yourself out, but do have three.