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Theatre Audition & Application

All materials should be prepared prior to submitting your application. If you need to exit and re-enter the application, choose "save and continue later." If you have any questions please contact theatre-admission@uwm.edu.

1 Entrance Information

2 Personal Information

3 Audition

4 Experience

I have completed the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee application*
- Yes
- No
IMPORTANT

All students must first complete UWM's application prior to applying to Peck School of the Arts. To find out more, please visit UWM Admissions.
Anticipated Entrance Term*
Entering Status*
International Student
- Yes

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Name*
First Middle Last Preferred First Name
Phone*
Student Email*
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Parent/Guardian Email (if under 18 years of age)
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Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
How did you hear about Peck School of the Arts?
Other*

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Intended Major / Area(s) of Interest*
Audition Date
Please submit all application materials at least 2 weeks prior to audition date. View a SAMPLE audition schedule for more details on your audition day.
Virtual Interview*
Interviews with faculty will take place from 12-2pm. Specific interview times and links will be sent to you in a confirmation email.

Musical Theatre applicants with music theory experience should plan on taking the theory placement exam on their Interview Day.
IMPORTANT

Audition required for entrance to program. Please submit this form to complete your application and our Theatre Outreach Coordinator will contact you to discuss your availability.
Optional Audition Coaching Sessions
Offered to those who'd like to attend a free vocal and/or monologue coaching session prior to their audition
- Friday, NOV 15, 10:30-Noon (Theatre Building Basement, Room T6 &T7)
- Friday, FEB 7, 10:30-Noon (Theatre Building Basement, Room T6 &T7)
- Friday, MAR 20, 10:30-Noon (Theatre Building Basement, Room T6 &T7)
Online Audition
IMPORTANT

Audition performances are currently only being accepted digitally. Once your Peck School of the Arts application is received, a representative will contact you with information about the online audition process. Please select the "Online Audition" box below to proceed
- Online Audition
Monologue Video URL*
Acting: Performance of one 90-second memorized monologue of choice

Musical Theatre: Performance of a one-minute memorized monologue from a contemporary play.
Monologue Video Description*
Brief description including show title, playwright and character
Dance Solo Performance Video URL*
Performance of a one-minute dance solo from musical theatre, ballet, jazz or tap genres.
Solo Performance Video Description(s):*
Please describe the solo: who is the choreographer, title of the work or show it is excerpted from (if applicable), where was it filmed (studio, school, etc), when was it filmed, as well as anything else you think we should know.
First Vocal Excerpt Video URL*
32-bar vocal excerpt from standard musical theatre repertoire. You may sing a cappella, with an accompanist, or to a karaoke backing track; use a recording with pre-recorded vocals only if you have no other alternative.
Second Vocal Excerpt Video URL*
32-bar vocal excerpt from standard musical theatre repertoire. You may sing a cappella, with an accompanist, or to a karaoke backing track; use a recording with pre-recorded vocals only if you have no other alternative.
Vocal Excerpt Video Descriptions:*
Show and Song titles for both excerpts

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Statement of Intent*
Please upload a one-page statement that relates to your interest in UWM and how your intended degree will help you achieve your career goals.
Drop files here or
Resume*
Drop files here or
Letter of Recommendation - Acting*
- I confirm I have requested, or will be requesting, one letter of recommendation from past instructors to be emailed to bwatson@uwm.edu.
  
  Letters must arrive at least 1 week prior to chosen interview day.
Letter of Recommendation - Musical Theatre*
- I confirm I have requested, or will be requesting, 1-2 letters of recommendation from past instructors to be emailed to pannell@uwm.edu.
  
  Letters must arrive at least 1 week prior to chosen interview day.
Letter of Recommendation - Production*
- I confirm I have requested, or will be requesting, 1-2 letters of recommendation from past instructors to be emailed to cjg0001@uwm.edu.
  
  Letters must arrive at least 1 week prior to chosen interview day.
Placement Exams
Theory Placement Exam*
If you have music theory experience it is recommended that you take the online theory exam for course placement (sample exam). This exam is for placement and will not impact your audition results. If you indicate that you would like to take the exam, it should be completed on your Interview Day. Instructions on how to access the exam will be emailed to you prior to the date of your interview.

Would you like to take the Music Theory Placement Exam?
- Yes
- No
Do you have formal piano training/experience?*
If you answer 'yes' to this question we'll collect a little more information (including a piano placement video) to help place you in the right level course. This information gathering is for class placement purposes only. This will not affect the outcome of your audition.
- Yes
- No
Formal Piano Lessons (number of years)*
Can you sightread at the piano in both treble and bass clef?*
- Yes
- No
Do you know the major scales/chords? (i.e. playing from basic lead sheets)*
- Yes
- No
Piano Video URL(s)*
1 piece hands together, no memory required. Classical style only, please; no original compositions, jazz, or popular style pieces. 1 major and 1 minor scale hands together, 2 octaves with correct fingerings. Use the plus sign to add more fields
URL Password (if applicable)
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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