<p>Hey, has anyone (or your S/D) auditioned at Evansville yet? We are wondering how literally to take the 2-3 minute specification for the contemporary monologue. My S’s monologues are more like 1 minute, and he says he can pace either of them a bit more slowly, but that still wouldn’t be the full time. I know it’s important not to go over the time limits, and I don’t think it’s a big deal to be slightly under, but I’m just curious if anyone has direct experience with this particular school. Since they also ask for 20-30 lines from Shakespeare and a full verse from a Broadway musical, they clearly aren’t trying to rush them through. Any advice from somebody who actually knows about Evansville per se would be appreciated! :)</p>
<p>Oh gosh, my D auditioned for Evansville at a regional thespian event so she didn’t do the typical requirements, so I’m no help with that! But if it were my kiddo, I would have him do at least two minutes as they list that as the minimum. I would think that the more they can see of your son, the better. </p>
<p>They are such nice people, it really wouldn’t hurt to have your son call and ask! If you are not comfortable with asking, I would stick with the two-minute minimum.</p>
<p>My D is auditioning in Evansville this weekend (we are from Evansville, so easy commute for this audition). Anyhow, her monologues are closer to 1 1/2 minutes. So, I called. They told me that they are more concerned with going over, no under. Under is ok by them 
Thought this muight help.</p>
<p>^^Yes, it does, thank you!! It’s what I thought, but…this audition is a bit different from the others my son has done (singing, Shakespeare, length of the components), so it helps a lot to hear that our instincts were ok about the monologue. </p>
<p>By the way, we’re driving from Virginia and were going to start the trip tonight, but thanks to the snow, we’re grounded till tomorrow. Gonna be a long 10 hours in the car! My S’s audition is in the afternoon, so if you and your daughter are there then, keep an eye out for an exhausted-looking mom-and-son! 
Good luck to your D and thanks again!</p>
<p>“Break a Leg!” to all you Evansville audition folks! We just found out that my D was academically accepted to Evansville. She has her interview during Thespian Conference in early February, so no trip to Evansville for us. (at least not now)</p>
<p>Yay for your D, ugadog–great news! We visited last summer and really were impressed by both program and school.</p>