<p>Here’s a link from the MT forum that discusses this issue:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1061118-schools-allow-drop-ins-chicago-auditions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1061118-schools-allow-drop-ins-chicago-auditions.html</a></p>
<p>My D did LA Unifieds and lots of schools allowed walk-ins BUT the LA Unifieds are not as busy as Chicago. We did not pay any audition fees for walk-ins that I remember and then if you liked the school you immediately applied for admission if needed. </p>
<p>We stayed at the audition hotel in LA and it was great. She had one off site location but it was easy walking distance. It was nice to be right there so you could go back to the room for a quick break or to freshen up. My D hung out with a friend who was also auditioning so they had a good time being at the same hotel. I have heard that Palmer House in Chicago can get pretty crazy. But nothing is less relaxing that being at another hotel and trying to get to an audition and having issues due to traffic, weather, etc. You have to decide what is better for you.</p>
<p>I would encourage you to contact any schools you are really interested in walking in at Chicago and ask them. This info is from 2009 and things can and do change. And definitely check directly with schools that will be in Chicago but not part of the official Unified auditions if you are interested in any of those. Have fun and break a leg!</p>