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2024-2025 BFA Acting/BFA Musical Theatre Entrance Auditions

Admission Requirements

Students will need to complete a BFA audition and be accepted by the Performance Faculty into the BFA program. Students are given two opportunities to pass the audition to be accepted into the program.
View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements

In-Person Auditions–You must sign up for an audition time.

September 21, 2024, 9 a.m.-Noon in Green Hall 1004, Rehearsal Room 2
November 9, 2024, 9 a.m.-Noon in Green Hall 1004, Rehearsal Room 2
February 22, 2025, 9 a.m.-Noon in Green Hall 1004, Rehearsal Room 2
April 5, 2025, 9 a.m.-Noon in Green Hall 1004, Rehearsal Room 2

Email theatre@liberty.edu to sign up for a slot for in-person auditions.

Video Submission Deadline

May 1, 2025
Video auditions may be submitted anytime during the academic year. The final deadline is May 1, 2025 to be considered for Fall 2025.
Email video to theatre@liberty.edu.

Acting Program Audition Requirements

Musical Theatre/Acting Audition Combined Audition Requirements

Musical Theatre Program Audition Requirements

In-Person Auditions

Bring a headshot and current resume.

Two 32-bar Song Excerpts

Song excerpts must be memorized
From a Broadway musical
One ballad selection
One up-tempo selection
At least one excerpt selection prior to 1965
Sheet music must be properly marked with start and stop points and in the correct key
Sheet music must be presented in a 3-ring binder
Pianist will be provided

One 60-second Monologue

Monologues must be memorized
One speaking character
From a published, Contemporary play – no books or movies
No props or costumes
Age-appropriate
Subject to be worked by the Faculty

Group Dance Call

12:30 p.m. in Green Hall 1008 (Rehearsal Room 1)
Short Musical Theatre Dance routine will be taught to the group of auditionees
There will be an opportunity following the group dance call to show a pass of other dance genre specialties (e.g., tap, ballet)
Attire should be gym or dance attire that is comfortable for movement, with optional shoes for optional genre specialty presentation (e.g., tap shoes)

Video Auditions

Two 32-bar Song Excerpts

Song Excerpts should be a full-body shot

Song excerpts must be memorized
From a Broadway musical
One ballad selection
One up-tempo selection
At least one excerpt selection prior to 1965

One 60-second Monologue

Monologue should be medium-shot (waist-high)

Monologues must be memorized
One speaking character
From a published, Contemporary play – no books or movies
No props or costumes
Age-appropriate
Subject to be worked by the Faculty

Slate (close-up shot)

Name
Year in School
Hometown
Name of School

Dance Audition Video

BFA Dance Audition Video

Watch the full dance selection at the beginning of the video and practice along with the walkthrough
Record yourself (full body shot with good lighting) dancing to the song found on YouTube
“Get Ready/Dancing in The Streets” – Motown The Musical

BFA Optional Tap Audition Video

Watch the full dance selection at the beginning of the video and practice along with the walkthrough
Record yourself (full body shot with good lighting) dancing the tap selection.

All clips should be combined into one video and use quality sound and lighting. Be sure to use a neutral, solid color background. Ensure your face is completely visible at all times.

Videos only accepted via Youtube or Vimeo. Submit your video audition and digital headshot and resume to theatre@liberty.edu.

Following the submission of your video, you may be contacted for a Skype or in-person interview.