Application Deadline: February 4, 2005Students study character development, motivation, and analysis of intentions and objectives. The daily schedule includes voice and movement class. Students rehearse and perform an ensemble workshop production. Applicants should consider that classes are on a collegiate level and may contain mature subject matter. Twenty students are accepted.
Audition Requirement
- Present two contrasting monologues that last 1 1/2 minutes each, for a TOTAL of three (3) minutes.
- Monologues must be memorized.
- At least one monologue must be from a contemporary play.
- Monologues should be suitable to applicant's own age and range of experience.
- Monologues are limited to one character each and should be delivered in the applicant's natural voice (i.e. no character accents).
- No costumes or props allowed. A chair is provided.
- Application Form and Supplemental Information
- Two signed, sealed Recommendation Forms
- One copy of your birth certificate
- $10 application fee
- $15 late fee, if applicable
- A resume of acting experience, including roles and production titles. Include drama training and training in dance, music, and voice, if applicable.
Acting Audition Dates and Locations
Tulsa: Saturday, January 29th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Holland Hall, 5666 East 81st Street
Lawton: Sunday, February 13th, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., McArthur High School, 4400 East Gore Boulevard
Oklahoma City: Saturday, February 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Oklahoma City University, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Building, 2501 Blackwelder
Acting Judging Criteria
- Believability
- Control of Material/Preparation
- Vocal Ability
- Movement
- Potential
The acting program of the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute is endowed by the Sarkeys Foundation Theater Fund.
