Log in to your Admissions Portaland schedule a live audition opportunity or upload your digital requirements. Access to audition/interview scheduling will open on October 1, 2022.
Complete your audition/interview.
Please Note: Your transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation can be submitted at a later date, and do not need to be marked as complete in order to schedule an audition/interview.
Admissions Requirements for Each Program
An audition is required
for students interested in the following programs:
BFA in Acting
BFA in Musical Theatre**Applicants to the BFA in Musical Theatre are also evaluated for admission to the BFA in Acting program at the time of their audition.
BA in Directing **Applicants to the BA in Directing program are also required to complete an interview as part of their audition experience.
An interview is required
for students interested in the following programs:
BFA in Theatre Design and Technology
BFA in Stage and Production Management
BA in Writing for the Stage
Students interested in the following concentrations need to complete a secondary online application, which is submitted in the Admissions Portal.
BA in Theatre and New Media
BA in Theatre History and Performance Texts
Please keep in mind Theatre Arts Department cannot release your audition/interview decision until you have been admitted by the Office of Admissions.
Scheduling Your Audition and Interview
Once you have submitted your application for admission, you will be given access to the Theatre Audition form located within your Admissions Portal. This form will guide you through the process to schedule your preferred audition/interview date.
Auditions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to schedule your audition opportunity as soon as you are able. Access to audition/interview scheduling will open on October 1, 2022. This year the Department of Theatre Arts will be hosting three types of audition/interview opportunities for students applying for Fall 2023 entry:
On-Campus Audition/Interview
Virtual (via Acceptd) Audition/Interview
Digital Submission/Interview
All audition experiences listed above afford applicants an equal opportunity for admission to the Department of Theatre Arts. We encourage you to select the audition experience that best aligns with your individual needs.
Students who are applying for Spring 2023 entry will be required to complete an audition/interview opportunity on:
November 18 for the BFA in Design and Technology or BFA in Stage and Production Management
November 19 for the BFA in Acting, the BFA in Musical Theatre or the BA in Directing concentration
Mask Policy for On-Campus Auditions and Interviews
Marymount Manhattan College’s Division of Fine and Performing Arts has made the following modifications with regards to mask use on our campus during the audition and interview season of 2022-2023.
In our efforts to keep our community and visitors to campus safe and healthy, we will require everyone entering the building and participating in auditions for Theatre Arts and Dance to wear a mask. We will not require proof of vaccination at the door but ask that those entering the building stay masked throughout the day. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you.
Please note for Theatre Arts we will allow students to remove their masks during their singing and/or monologue portion of the audition. We thank you for your cooperation in keeping our MMC community safe and healthy.
Audition Information (NO PRE-SCREEN REQUIRED)
The Department of Theatre Arts has set aside the below dates for our in-person or a virtual audition/interview experiences.
The virtual audition experiences on February 12th and March 4th will be conducted via Acceptd’s interactive online platform.
Audition Dates
Audition Programs
Audition Experience
November 19, 2022
Acting Directing Musical Theatre
On-Campus
Open to ALL students, including transfer students, applying for entry in either Spring 2023 or Fall 2023.
January 14, 2023
Acting Directing Musical Theatre
On-Campus
January 15, 2023
Acting Musical Theatre
Los Angeles
Residents Only*
January 23, 2023
Acting Musical Theatre
New York City
Residents Only*
January 28, 2023
Acting Directing Musical Theatre
On-Campus
February 4, 2023
Musical Theatre
On-Campus
February 11, 2023
Acting Directing Musical Theatre
On-Campus
February 12, 2023
Acting Directing Musical Theatre
Live Virtual
March 4, 2023
Acting Directing Musical Theatre
Live Virtual
Please do not make any arrangements until your audition date, time, and location has been confirmed.
* Scroll down to the bottom of the page for more detailed information on these auditions.
A note to all applicants completing a Virtual Audition:
A $30.00 non-refundable audition fee will be collected online through the Acceptd platform when you register for your live virtual audition experience. If you are auditioning for multiple programs – look for the code on Acceptd to avoid additional fees. No cash, checks, or other monies will be collected directly by Marymount Manhattan College, so please do not send audition payments to MMC.
Applicants who are issued a need-based application fee waiver are also eligible for an audition registration fee waiver.
Applicants for BFA in Acting major are required to prepare the following audition materials for their audition:
Headshot
Resume
One contemporary (1945-present) monologue from a published full-length play or film script, no longer than 2-minutes in length. Monologues cannot be from a musical.
No Pre-Screen Required
Applicants for BFA in Musical Theatre major are required to prepare the following audition materials for their audition.
Headshot
Resume
Two contrasting songs, each 60-90 seconds in length. One song should be a ballad and one song should be an uptempo.At least one song must be from a musical written after 1970.
One contemporary (1945-present) monologue from a published full-length play or film script, no longer than 2-minutes in length. Monologue cannot be from a musical.
No Pre-Screen Required
Applicants to the BA in Directing major are required to complete an interview as part of the audition during their audition experience.
Headshot
Resume
Portfolio of work (prompt books, scripts analyses, character analyses, conceptual ideas, floor plans, blocking notes, production photographs, or any additional production paperwork, etc.). Portfolio will be presented during the interview portion of your in-person or virtual interview.
One contemporary (1945-present) monologue from a published full-length play or film script, no longer than 2-minutes in length. Monologues cannot be from a musical.
Interview Information
The Department of Theatre Arts has set aside the below dates for our in-person interview experiences.
If you would like another date/time, please contact Mondo Morales, amorales1@mmm.edu to schedule a one-on-one virtual interview with one of our Faculty.
No Pre-screen Required.
Available Interview Dates
Specific Programs
Interview Experience
November 18, 2022
Theatre Design and Technology
Stage and Production Management
On-Campus
Open to ALL students including and those who will be Transfer students & or intending for a Spring 2023 Entry
January 13, 2023
Stage and Production Management
On-Campus
January 26, 2023
Writing for the Stage
Virtual
January 27, 2023
Stage and Production Management
On-Campus
February 3, 2023
Theatre Design and Technology
Stage and Production Management
On-Campus
February 10, 2023
Theatre Design and Technology
Stage and Production Management
On-Campus
February 16, 2023
Writing for the Stage
On-Campus
March 3, 2023
Theatre Design and Technology
Stage and Production Management
On-Campus
Please do not make travel arrangements until your interview date, time, and location has been confirmed.
Applicants to the BFA in Design and Technical Theatre major are required to prepare the following materials for their in-person interview.
Resume (include all training, on-stage and backstage experience, academic achievements, and skills).
All applicants are encouraged to include an original observation drawing of any subject in their portfolio. Applicants applying to the Costume or Scenic Design Concentration(s) must create an original observation drawing.
Portfolio of work (should include a wide range of theatrical and artistic expression. Images should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to communicate ideas and can include theatre renderings, examples of painting or graphics, working drawings, ground plans, lighting plots, props, masks, photography and photographs of realized projects.) Your portfolio can be up to 20 pages.
Please be prepared to talk about anything that speaks to who you are as a Designer and Theatre Artist.
Applicants to the BFA in Stage and Production Management major are required to prepare the following materials for their in-person interview.
Resume
Portfolio of work (prompt books, prop tracking, run books, rehearsal reports, any additional design work or production paperwork, etc.).
Be prepared to talk about anything that speaks to who you are as a stage manager and theatre artist.
Applicants to the BA in Writing for the Stage major are required to prepare the following materials for their in-person interview.
Resume
Portfolio of work (full length or one-act play samples, creative writing samples, poetry, etc.).
Be prepared to talk about anything that speaks to who you are as a playwright and theatre artist.
Digital Audition/Interview Requirements
No Pre-Screen Required
The Digital Audition option allows applicants to submit pre-recorded video requirements via the Admissions Portal for program consideration. This audition opportunity does not consist of a live element, instead all decisions will be made by faculty based on an applicant’s submitted digital materials. For specific requirements please refer to your audition program below. The deadline to submit your Digital Audition is March 6th, 2023.
Please keep in mind the Department of Theatre Arts cannot release your theatre decision until you have been admitted by the Office of Admissions.
No Pre-Screen Required
Headshot
Resume
Two contrasting songs, each 60-90 seconds in length. One song should be a ballad and one song should be an uptempo. At least one song must be from a musical written after 1970.
One contemporary (1945-present) monologue from a published full-length play or film script, no longer than 2-minutes in length. Monologues cannot be from a musical.
Wild Card Video: This video should be approximately 2 minutes in length and should include: a formal introduction, why you are interested in Marymount Manhattan College, and your interests outside of theatre/anything else you would like us to know about you.
No Pre-Screen Required
Headshot
Resume
One contemporary (1945-present) monologue from a published full-length play or film script, no longer than 2-minutes in length.Monologues cannot be from a musical.
Wild Card Video: This video should be approximately 2 minutes in length and should include: a formal introduction, why you are interested in Marymount Manhattan College, and your interests outside of theatre/anything else you would like us to know about you.
No Pre-Screen Required
Headshot
Resume
Portfolio of work (prompt books, scripts analyses, character analyses, conceptual ideas, floor plans, blocking notes, production photographs, or any additional production paperwork, etc.).
One contemporary (1945-present) monologue from a published full-length play or film script, no longer than 2-minutes in length. Monologues cannot be from a musical.
Wild Card Video: This video should be approximately 2 minutes in length and should include: a formal introduction, why you are interested in Marymount Manhattan College, and your interests outside of theatre/anything else you would like us to know about you.
Resume (include all training, on-stage and backstage experience, academic achievements, and skills).
Portfolio of work (should include a wide range of theatrical and artistic expression. Images should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to communicate ideas and can include theatre renderings, examples of painting or graphics, working drawings, ground plans, lighting plots, props, masks, photography and photographs of realized projects.)
Applicants should submit the images combined into a single presentation, such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Sites or a personal website.Your portfolio can be up to 20 pages.
All applicants are encouraged to submit an original observation drawing of any subject in their portfolio of work. Applicants applying to the CostumeorScenic DesignConcentration(s)mustcreate an original observation drawing.
Wild Card Video: This video should be approximately 2 minutes in length and should include: a formal introduction, why you are interested in Marymount Manhattan College, and your interests outside of theatre/anything else you would like us to know about you.
Resume
Portfolio of work (prompt books, prop tracking, run books, rehearsal reports, any additional design work or production paperwork, etc.).
Wild Card Video: This video should be approximately 2 minutes in length and should include: a formal introduction, why you are interested in Marymount Manhattan College, and your interests outside of theatre/anything else you would like us to know about you.
Resume
Portfolio of work (full length or one-act play samples, creative writing samples, poetry, etc.).
Wild Card Video: This video should be approximately 2 minutes in length and should include: a formal introduction, why you are interested in Marymount Manhattan College, and your interests outside of theatre/anything else you would like us to know about you.
Theatre Arts Application
Writing Sample (Optional)
Theatre Arts Application
Creative Portfolio (Optional)
Auditions for Los Angeles and New York City Residents
Theatre Arts will host specific audition dates this year for Los Angeles area students and students that are residents of New York City only for the BFA in Acting and the BFA in Musical Theatre majors. If you are interested in one of these audition date, please register using the link below.
Registration deadline:
January 20th for NY.
-Los Angeles Audition is
CLOSED
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New York Residents only Audition for BFA in Acting and BFA in Musical Theatre (In-Person)
This audition is only for NYC High School Residents ONLY
January 23rd, 2023 5pm -8pm Marymount Manhattan College 221 East 71st St. New York, NY 10021
On November 9, 2022 at 7:00pm the Department of Theatre Arts will be hosting a Virtual Open House. During this session you will hear from our expert faculty about what to expect from an MMC Theatre Arts education.
All applicants who complete their application to the Department of Theatre Arts are automatically considered for the Fine and Performing Arts Merit Scholarship at their audition/interview. Applicants may also receive an Academic Merit Scholarship which can be stacked with the Fine and Performing Arts Merit Scholarship.
At the audition/interview, candidates compete for Theatre scholarships, renewable for three years if the student remains in the Theatre major and maintains a 3.0 grade point average. Fine and Performing Arts Merit Scholarships are given on the basis of talent and academic record.
Scholarship recipients are informed of their awards in the Department of Theatre Arts admissions letter.
Re-Audition Policy
Students who were previously not admitted to the Department of Theatre Arts for a particular major or concentration may not audition again for that major or concentration, however, those students are welcome to audition or interview for a major or concentration to which they did not previously apply. Students that are attending MMC who did not previously audition or interview for Theatre Arts are eligible to audition or interview, those students should contact the Office of Theatre Recruitment and Admissions to arrange an audition or interview.
Higher Education Opportunity Program
Prospective students who are HEOP applicants are encouraged to apply to the HEOP program by December 15 and schedule their Theatre Arts audition/interview as early as possible. For more information on the HEOP program, please visit the HEOP page.
Get in touch!
If you have specific questions about the Department of Theatre Arts or the application process please contactthe the Office of Theatre Recruitment at212-774-0767 or theatre@mmm.edu
Mondo Morales, Associate Director of Fine and Performing Arts Admissionamorales1@mmm.edu
