SCREENINGS
The UTA screenings allow colleges and universities to connect with senior students interested in majoring in theatre.
Students interested in a performing major should submit an Acting Audition. Students interested in a non-performing major (education, design, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, stage management, etc.) should submit a Theatre Arts Presentation.
ACTING AUDITION SCREENINGS
To participate in the Acting Audition Screenings, students should: 1. Have their teacher complete the Screening Registration Form. 2. Create a resume (which includes a headshot).
3. Prepare and record an audition video.
4. Submit their resume and video on the Submission Form by October 19.
RESUME
1. Your resume should be one page long. Your headshot should be on the second page.
2. Do not include contact information on your resume. You will provide this on your submission form.
3. You must include GPA and ACT Scores on the resume
4. For further advice on creating a resume, consult our Resume Tips and Advice
To share your resume, create a shareable link:
1. Save/export your resume and headshot file as a PDF. 2. Upload the PDF to a google drive.
3. Right click the file and select “Get Link.”
4. In the pop-up window, make sure “Anyone with the link” is selected (not “Restricted”). 5. Copy link.
6. Paste the link in the Submission Form.
AUDITION VIDEO
Your audition video can be no longer than two minutes and should include an introduction and two contrasting pieces. If you are singing a song, you should use live accompaniment or a minus track that does not include any vocals.
Your introduction should include:
1. Your name
2. Title of the song (if applicable)
3. Title of the plays/monologues your pieces come from 4. Playwright and composer (if applicable)
You can perform either:
1. One humorous or dramatic monologue and a contrasting musical number 2. Two contrasting monologues
The university representatives are looking for versatility. The more diverse the selections, the more interested the representatives will be in your abilities.
Choose monologues/songs that are from plays, characters that are contrasting, monologues/songs that have a clearly identifiable “other,” monologues/songs that have a clear objective and a variety of tactics are used to achieve that objective, monologues/songs that are present tense not a memory or a recollection.
To share your audition video, you can create a link to your video by either uploading your video to youtube or google drive.
To share your video using google drive, create a shareable link:
1. Upload your video to a google drive 2. Right click the file and select “Get Link.”
3. In the pop-up window, make sure “Anyone with the link” is selected (not “Restricted”). 4. Copy link.
5. Paste the link in the Submission Form.
6. Test the link in a “private” or “incognito” window.
Callbacks
The colleges and universities will each be holding their own callbacks separately. Some colleges may send us a list of students with instructions on how to reach out to them. Some colleges may be contacting students individually. Either way, each college has been asked to provide us with a list of students they have called back, which will be posted on the UTA website.
Checklist for the auditioning student:
Created a professional resume.
My ACT score and cumulative GPA are on the resume. My teacher has proof-read my resume.
Uploaded my resume to a google drive and created a link to my resume. Verified my resume share settings are “anyone with the link can view” Chosen two contrasting pieces to perform.
Prepared my audition carefully and thoroughly and rehearsed it well.
Researched the theatre programs and campus life of several of the colleges and universities Chosen a professional outfit for my audition.
Filmed my audition video
Either uploaded my video to youtube or google drive.
Verified the link to my video is accessible by anyone who has the link. Completed the Submission Form by October 19.
SCREENINGS
The UTA screenings allow colleges and universities to connect with senior students interested in majoring in theatre.
Students interested in a performing major should submit an Acting Audition. Students interested in a non-performing major (education, design, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, stage management, etc.) should submit a Theatre Arts Presentation.
THEATRE ARTS PRESENTATION SCREENINGS
To participate in the Theatre Arts Presentation Screenings, students should: 1. Have their teacher complete the Screening Registration Form.
2. Create a resume (which includes a headshot). 3. Create a portfolio.
4. Prepare and record a presentation video.
5. Submit their resume, portfolio, and video on the Submission Form by October 19.
RESUME
1. Your resume should be one page long. Your headshot should be on the second page.
2. Do not include contact information on your resume. You will provide this on your submission form.
3. You must include GPA and ACT Scores on the resume
4. For further advice on creating a resume, consult our Resume Tips and Advice
To share your resume, create a shareable link:
1. Save/export your resume and headshot file as a PDF. 2. Upload the PDF to a google drive.
3. Right click the file and select “Get Link.”
4. In the pop-up window, make sure “Anyone with the link” is selected (not “Restricted”). 5. Copy link.
6. Paste the link in the Submission Form.
PORTFOLIO
If you are attempting to build a career in the world of theater, a strong educational and work background coupled with a well-developed resume might be all you need to achieve the job of your dreams. If you are interested in presenting yourself at the Theatre Arts Screening Presentations then you must first create a professional theatre resume. To create your portfolio:
1. Decide what your focus is. Are you a Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Costumer, Sound Designer, Educator, Dramaturg, Playwright? If you are looking to focus on more than one area, split them into separate sections in your portfolio. Remember to include your emphasis on your first page (i.e. Charlie Brown, Stage Management and Theatre Education).
2. Presentation is everything! You’re recommending yourself to the college you want to attend, why do they want you for their program? What soft skills or leadership skills do you offer?
3. Begin your portfolio with:
a. Page one: Your headshot, name, emphasis, and school b. Page two: Resume
4. When building your portfolio, use examples of your work process. Try to use sketches or
designs from the basic to the finished. For example, for set design show the steps from original sketches, to construction and the finished product. Show the colleges your process and how you helped to communicate the ideas of the director. Remember, this is not a scrapbook. You should show your skills and where appropriate, explain what you have done in a succinct manner.
The Educational Theatre Association website list the most important things to remember as:
1. Be specific. Describe your experiences in the most precise way possible, and use brand names (ETC Express 24/48 lighting console, AutoCAD drafting software) when listing the equipment you know how to use.
2. Be professional and be honest. Especially for students with limited experience, the temptation to lie or exaggerate can be strong. Resist it.
3. Make sure your portfolio starts and finishes strong. Lead off with a “wow” project, Include several other projects that show the range of skills, competency and expertise within a given field.
To share your portfolio, create a shareable link:
1. Save/export your portfolio as a PDF. 2. Upload the PDF to a google drive.
3. Right click the file and select “Get Link.”
4. In the pop-up window, make sure “Anyone with the link” is selected (not “Restricted”). 5. Copy link.
6. Paste the link in the Submission Form.
PRESENTATION
Each student has two minutes to create a video to present themselves and their work. Students can use their portfolio as a basis for their presentation, but not everything in the portfolio should be addressed. This is a time for the student to sell their abilities, personality, and talents rather than a review of the portfolio.
There is no specific structure the video needs to be. The video can include one or all of the following: ● A live presentation of the student explaining key projects from their portfolio, or explaining
their skills and abilities
● Video clips displaying the student’s work. Lighting sequences, sound designs, etc. ● Voiceover of the student explaining sections of their portfolio
Choose whatever style or format works best to display you and your work.
To share your presentation video, you can create a link to your video by either uploading your video to youtube or google drive.
To share your video using google drive, create a shareable link:
1. Upload your video to a google drive 2. Right click the file and select “Get Link.”
3. In the pop-up window, make sure “Anyone with the link” is selected (not “Restricted”). 4. Copy link.
5. Paste the link in the Submission Form.
6. Test the link in a “private” or “incognito” window.
Callbacks
The colleges and universities will each be holding their own callbacks separately. Some colleges may send us a list of students with instructions on how to reach out to them. Some colleges may be contacting students individually. Either way, each college has been asked to provide us with a list of students they have called back, which will be posted on the UTA website.
Checklist for the auditioning student:
Created a professional resume.
My ACT score and cumulative GPA are on the resume. My teacher has proof-read my resume.
Uploaded my resume to a google drive and have a link to my resume. Verified my resume share settings are “anyone with the link can view” Created my portfolio.
Uploaded my portfolio to a google drive and have a link to my resume. Verified my portfolio share settings are “anyone with the link can view”
Researched the theatre programs and campus life of several of the colleges and universities Chosen a professional outfit for my presentation
Filmed my presentation video
Either uploaded my video to youtube or google drive.
Verified the link to my video is accessible by anyone who has the link. Completed the Submission Form by October 19.
