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RESERVATIONS FOR AUDITIONS BEGINS ON JULY 9, 2009 (Fall 2010 Class).
DANCE:
(please scroll down for Music Theatre and Theatre information):
All Dance Majors must audition for acceptance into the program. There are no individual auditions available. Students must audition on one of the dates below only.
Dance Audition Dates
Students entering UB in Spring or Fall 2010:
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.*
New York City Audition: Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Taking place at:
Ripley Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), 16th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Friday, February 19, 2010 - 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.*
Friday, February 26, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Please click here to fill out an Audition Form for Dance.
*Please note that there are two auditions time choices on the audition dates in October and February 19th. If you plan to take the university tour through the Admissions Department, which begins at 1 p.m., you must attend one of the 9 a.m. auditions.
• Performing Arts Profile required, see below for information.
• Please come ready to attend dance classes, no prepared piece is required.
• Bring ballet slippers and jazz shoes, no Pointe or tap shoes.
• Proper attire includes: solid colored tights and leotards or unitards, or tight dance pants; no bare midriff or excessive layers.
• Classes include ballet, modern and jazz. There is no tap class. Tap placement is determined by years of experience.
• Cost of Audition Workshop is $25.00. Checks must be received before confirmation of audition is sent. Cash and credit cards cannot be accepted, please send a check or money order only (see below).
PLEASE MAKE THE AUDITION RESERVATION AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DESIRED AUDITION DATE BY FILLING OUT AN AUDITION FORM. Click on the blue word Dance above.
After you submit the on-line form, you must send an Audition Workshop Fee check in the amount of $25.00 payable to the Department of Theatre & Dance and mail to: Department of Theatre & Dance, Audition Workshop Fee, University at Buffalo, 285 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY 14260. After your check is received, you will be mailed a confirmation of your audition date.
PERFORMING ARTS PROFILE:
Prospective DANCE students are required to bring a PERFORMING ARTS PROFILE with them to the audition. This profile should be clearly labeled with the student's name and should include:
1. Training History
2. Dance students - two references (names and addresses only)
Music Theatre students - two reference letters that include the references' contact information
3. Career Goal Statement (one paragraph, 50 words)
4. 3" x 5" or larger photo - head shot or dance pose
ADDITIONAL DANCE AUDITION INFORMATION
Dance auditions are held in the UB Center for the Arts Dance Studios. Use the Center’s main entrance. Take the central staircase down to the lower level. Turn left. The dance studios are straight ahead on the right.
A Parking Pass is required if you are going to park on campus. You will receive one with your confirmation letter.
8:30 - 9:00 A.M. - Registration for 9:00 A.M. Audition (Group 1)
Studio 84
9:00 - 11:00 A. M. - (Group 1) Audition dance classes to include Ballet, Modern, and Jazz, Tap Interview. (Studio 84) Molly Casarella, Academic Advisor, will speak to parents (Group 1) in the Drama Theatre
10:30 - 11:00 A. M. Registration for 11 A. M. Audition (Group 2)
Studio 82
11:00 -11:30 A. M. All Dance Parents and Students ( Groups 1 & 2) Meet with Dance Program Director, Jeanne Fornarola (Drama Theatre)
11:30 - 1:30 - Audition (Group 2) Classes to include Ballet, Modern, and Jazz, Tap Interview. (Studio 82)
Molly Casarella, Academic Advisor, will speak to parents (Group 2)
11:30 - Informal Tour of CFA (Group1)
1:30 - Informal Tour of CFA (Group 2)
1:00 P.M. University Tour (if interested, you must register online at advmissions.buffalo.edu, click on Visit, and then Visit UB Program). You must be signed up for the 9 a.m. Audition (Group 1) in order to be finished in time for this tour.
8:00 P.M. Evening Department Performance (Optional)
Call (716) 645-6898, ext. 1332 to reserve up to four complimentary tickets in your name
If you have any further questions, please contact:
Jeanne Fornarola, Director of Dance at (716) 645-0585, or e-mail: jpf2@buffalo.edu
MUSIC THEATRE:
All Music Theatre Majors must audition for acceptance into the program.
Music Theatre Audition Date for Early Decision Students entering UB in Fall 2010 and Transfer or Current UB Students entering the UB Music Theatre BFA program in Spring 2010:
Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9 a.m.
Music Theatre Audition Dates for Students Entering UB in Fall 2010:
Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Friday, January 22, 2010 - 9 a.m.
New York City Audition: Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Taking place at: Taking place at:
Ripley Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), 16th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Please click here to fill out an Audition Form for Music Theatre
For the audition each student must:
- Be prepared to sing two contrasting songs from the standard Music Theatre repertoire ( No “American Idol” style pop, rock, etc.) Please bring the music for your songs. An accompanist will be provided. Music must be in the candidate's key. Selections are to be no longer than 32 bars in length.
- Be prepared to attend dance classes. Proper dance attire includes: solid colored tights and leotards or unitards, or tight dance pants; no bare midriff or excessive layers. Bring ballet slippers and jazz shoes.
- Prospective students are asked to present an age-appropriate serious or comedic monologue from a classic or contemporary play. The monologue is to be no longer than one minute. If the monologue is longer, the auditionee may be cut off.
- A Music Theory placement test will be administered.
- Performing Arts Profile required, see below for information.
- Cost of the Audition Workshop is $25.00. Checks must be received before confirmation of audition is sent. Cash and credit cards cannot be accepted, please send a check or money order only (See below).
PLEASE MAKE THE AUDITION RESERVATION AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DESIRED AUDITION DATE BY FILLING OUT AN AUDITION FORM. Click on the blue word Music Theatre above.
After you submit the on-line form, you must send an Audition Workshop Fee check in the amount of $25.00 payable to the Department of Theatre & Dance and mail to: Department of Theatre & Dance, Audition Workshop Fee, University at Buffalo, 285 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY 14260. After your check is received, you will be mailed a confirmation of your audition date.
PERFORMING ARTS PROFILE:
Prospective MUSIC THEATRE students are required to bring a PERFORMING ARTS PROFILE with them to the audition. This profile should be clearly labeled with the student's name and should include:
1. Training History
2. Dance students - two references (names and addresses only)
Music Theatre students - two reference letters that include the references' contact information
3. Career Goal Statement (one paragraph, 50 words)
4. 3" x 5" or larger photo - head shot or dance pose
5. Music Theatre Students only - resume of production/performance experience
Questions about music theatre auditions should be directed to: Nathan Matthews, Associate Professor and Director of Music Theatre at (716) 645-0584, or email: nrm3@buffalo.edu
THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
Prospective students interested in applying for the BFA Theatre Performance (Acting) program should schedule an appointment to audition in Buffalo or New York City. You may also audition in the spring of your freshman year at UB. An audition is only required for admission to the BFA Theatre Performance (Acting) program, not for the BA Theatre major, which is a liberal arts degree. BA Theatre majors take acting courses, audition, and are cast regularly in productions, but they are not guaranteed spots in the BFA acting sequence courses.
Theatre Performance Audition Date for Early Decision Students entering UB in Fall 2010 and Transfer or Current UB Students entering the program in Spring 2010:
Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9 a.m.
BFA Theatre Performance (Acting) Audition Dates for Students entering UB in Fall 2010:
Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Friday, January 22, 2010 - 9 a.m.
New York City Audition: January 30, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Taking place at:
Ripley Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), 16th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Please click here to fill out an Audition Form for Theatre Performance
For the audition each student must:
- Perform two contrasting monologues from published pays, not to exceed a total running time of four minutes. The monologues may be from comedies or dramas of any period, although more modern works are preferred. The pieces must be memorized. Try to include some physical movement, and do not perform either monologue sitting down for the entire piece.
- Wear neat clothing that honestly shows how you look and move. Avoide constrictive or trendy clothing and chunky shoes.
- Choose material that is appropriate for your age, experience, and character range. Avoid dialects, extreme physicality, and props.
- Be prepared to answer some brief questions from the auditioners about your experience, strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Be honest, direct, and relaxed. We want to get to know you, and we want you to do your best.
- Performing Arts Profile required, see below for information
- Cost of the Audition Workshop is $25.00. Checks must be received before confirmation of audition is sent. Cash and credit cards cannot be accepted, please send a check or money order only (See below).
PLEASE MAKE THE AUDITION RESERVATION AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DESIRED AUDITION DATE BY FILLING OUT AN AUDITION FORM. Click on the blue word Theatre above.
After you submit the on-line form, you must send an Audition Workshop Fee check in the amount of $25.00 payable to the Department of Theatre & Dance and mail to: Department of Theatre & Dance, Audition Workshop Fee, University at Buffalo, 285 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY 14260. After your check is received, you will be mailed a confirmation of your audition date.
PERFORMING ARTS PROFILE:
Prospective THEATRE PERFORMANCE students are required to bring a PERFORMING ARTS PROFILE with them to the audition. This profile should be clearly labeled with the student's name and should include:
1. Resume of production/performance experience
2. Training History
3. Career Goal Statement (three paragraph, 150 words)
4. Head shot: 3" x 5" or larger photo
5. Theatre students - two reference letters that include the references' contact information.
Questions regarding Theatre should be directed to: Gerald Finnegan, Associate Professor and Head of Acting at
(716) 645-0575, or email: jfinnega@buffalo.edu
DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY* – Please contact Lynne Koscielniak, Design/Tech, for portfolio review, (716) 645-0574, e-mail:
* A portfolio review is not necessary unless you are applying for a Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship or have been identified as an ACE student.