Acting NEW REQUIREMENTS!
Students 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 be aware that classes are on a collegiate level and may contain mature subject matter. Up to 18 students are accepted.
Application Requirements
1) Call the Oklahoma Arts Institute office at (405) 321-9000 to schedule an audition. Audition spaces fill quickly, and video tapes are not accepted as a substitute for live auditions. Click here for audition dates.
2) Download and submit a complete application.
At the Audition:
When you arrive, you will be given a short reading to prepare for your audition. Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in and prepare the reading. The reading does NOT have to be memorized. In addition to the reading, you will present two contrasting monologues that last one minute each. Please see the monologue guidelines below. Do NOT submit headshots or resumes.
Monologue Guidelines:
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).
A chair is provided. No costumes or props allowed.
Judging Criteria:
Believability
Control of Material/Preparation
Vocal Ability
Movement
Potential
Download Sample Acting Adjudication Form
Adjudicators are professional artists and members of the Oklahoma Arts Institute’s Theater Advisory Panel. The Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute acting program is endowed by the Sarkeys Foundation Theater Fund, and the faculty chair endowment is provided by Sarkeys Foundation.
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