All State Theatre Auditions

All State Theatre auditions will take place on January 17-18 at MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN. There will be a college fair running during the auditions that both students and parents are encouraged to attend. There is no per school limit for auditions. Registration fee is $20 for seniors (which includes scholarship auditions) and $15 for all other students to be paid at registration. Students may audition in multiple categories, but will be required to pay a registration fee for each category. Students must fill out the online registration form found here:

Audition Schedule will be published in December. Auditions and Technical Interviews will be adjudicated by faculty from participating colleges. There is no per school limit for auditions.

Conference Information

Feburary 22nd, there will be a All-State Theater Conference and Distinction performances at Stewarts Creek High School in Rutherford County. More information to follow.

Theatre Performance Auditions

Musical Theater

One Monologue and a section of a Musical Theatre Song totaling no more than 90 seconds. Accompanist will be provided, student should provide sheet music with cuts of the song marked.

Acting

One Monologue from a contemporary play totaling no more than 1 min.

The Audition

Prepare your audition piece to fit the time limits allowed.

If time is called, stop, repeat your name and audition number, and exit the stage.
No props are allowed. A chair may be used and will be provided.

PLEASE DO NOT IDENTIFY YOUR SCHOOL DURING THE AUDITION EITHER VERBALLY OR WITH CLOTHING OR OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS.

The Audition Procedure

NOTE: Many people will be moving in and out of the audition and holding areas. We cannot be responsible for personal belongings, phones, tablets, music players, etc. Please leave these items with a friend while you are auditioning. If you must keep these items with you, please make certain they are TURNED OFF before entering the audition room.

Auditionees should report to the holding area near the audition room at least 30 minutes prior to their anticipated audition time. Auditionees who miss their time will be rescheduled at the END of the day.

Auditonees will be escorted into the audition room in flights of 10-20, the first auditionee taking the “on deck” chair. When signaled by the Timekeeper, they will proceed to the stage where they will state their name and audition number, and present his or her audition piece. After your monologue and/or song, you should repeat your name and number. Even if time is called, you should repeat your name and number before you exit the stage.

When the person before you moves onto the stage, you will move to the “on deck chair”

Audition Tips

• Audition with your strengths. If you are a strong comedic actor, choose a comedic monologue. If you are a strong character actor, choose an appropriate piece. If you are not a strong singer, it is better not to sing.

• Choose a character as near your age as possible and within your age range.

• Avoid unnecessary vulgarity. Adjudicators are rarely shocked, but they can be turned off. If your piece is selected for performance, we reserve the right to request that language or content be changed. If you choose not to change the material, you will still be recognized but not asked to perform.

• Memorize and rehearse your piece exactly as you intend to perform it INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER. (Remember that your name and number at the beginning of your audition are a part of your time)

• If singing, get help picking a selection that shows your strengths, perhaps choose the end of a song or a climactic vocal passage.

Design/Tech Interviews

Students interested in Technical theatre (Design/Technical Only OR Performance & Design/Tech) will be required to complete the following interview process:

1) Each participant will be given a 30"x30" display space to show portfolio/ examples of their work. Each applicant MUST participate in an interview to determine his or her interests, commitment, habits, plans, ambitions, maturity, and general knowledge of theatre. Students will be asked about experiences and interest in all areas of Technical theatre ---including costuming, makeup, sound, lighting, scenery, properties, and all other aspects of stagecraft. For 9-10 graders the interview will be an informal discussion at the display table. For the interview, a technical resume is required and a technical portfolio (digital or physical) is not required but recommended and should be prepared to be viewed at the display table. For 11-12 graders the interview will be a formal presetatin and last approximately five to six minutes. Students who wish to present aspects of their portfolio should limit the presentation to no more than four minutes to allow time for questions. For the interview, a technical resume and a digital technical portfolio are required and should be prepared to be viewed on a projection screen in the interview room. You may use a physocal portfolio for your display area. In evaluating applicants, a wide range of experiences and interests will be considered. Digital portfolio & resume should be submitted via form by January 5th. Please avoid non-local digital platforms such as Canva and Prezi since wifi can be undependable.

Link to Technical Theatre Resources

show and tell Technical Portfolio Article.pdf

Developing Your Tech Portfolio

Portfolio Roundtable from Technical Theater College Faculty

Sample Portfolio Interview

Participating Colleges/Programs

List of colleges/organizations participating in the 2024 Auditions:

Current year list will be updated as available

AMDA College of the Performing Arts

Austin Peay State University

Centre College

College of Charleston

East Tennessee State University

Lee University

Middle Tennessee State University

Milligan University

Motlow State Community College

Murray State University Global Languages and Theatre Arts

Open Jar Institute

Samford University School of the Arts

Sewanee: University of the South

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

University of Memphis

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of Tennessee at Martin

Walters State Community College

West Virginia University

Western Kentucky University

Young Harris College

Link to Audition/Interview Rubics

All- county Musical Theatre Rubric.pdf

Musical Theatre

Audition Rubric

All- county Monologue Rubric.pdf

Acting

Audition Rubric

All- county Technical Rubric (1).pdf

Design/Tech

Interview Rubric