All theatre arts students must satisfy the general requirements of the Division of Fine Arts (minimum SAT - 1000 or ACT composite scores - 21 and required high school courses) in addition to previously mentioned requirements.

Once accepted to the University, students interested in performance programs of study (Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance) will prepare for auditions and/or interviews.

For Acting and Musical Theatre Placement Auditions

Acting Area of Concentration –
 

• Students should prepare two (2) contrasting monologues of at least two (2) minutes each.  These monologues should be selected from published plays only.  Students should not choose original material, poetry or film excerpts for the audition.  Auditions by video or DVD are not accepted.
   
• Contrasting monologues are considered contemporary (August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, Cheryl West, Pearl Cleage, Lonne Elder III) classic (Moliere, Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw, Shakespeare, etc.) comic or dramatic.  All monologues must be from published work.
   
• You must email the acting program at kbey@howard.edu (subject:  AUDITION) to set up an appointment for an audition; include return contact information.  An interview with the Acting faculty will follow the audition.
   
• Transfer students must meet the requirements for placement in the sophomore level Acting classes.

 Musical Theatre Area of Concentration –

• Students should prepare two (2) contrasting monologues of at least two (2) minutes each.  These monologues should be selected from published plays only.  Students should not choose original material, poetry or film excerpts.
   
• Students should prepare two (2) contrasting songs – one ballad, one up-tempo.  Please bring music as accompanist will be provided.
   
• Students will be asked to move.  Dance combinations will be taught.  Please bring suitable clothing.
   
• You must email the musical theatre program at mjolin@howard.edu (subject:  AUDITION) to set up an appointment for an audition; include return contact information.  An interview with the Musical Theatre faculty will follow the audition.

 Acting and Musical Theatre Audition Dates: 

• Appointments for auditions are currently being scheduled for Fall 2008:

First Round:  January 26, 2008

Second Round:  February 16, 2008

Third Round:  March 29, 2008

For Dance Program Placement Auditions, applicants should contact the Dance Program Coordinator, Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson at (202) 806-7052 or 7050 for further information regarding the 5-Day Dance Intensive Program and other placement requirements.

GUIDELINES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

1. The student must have a 2.75 grade point average and be in good standing in the department. 
2. Student must have a grade of "C" or better in all courses required for his/her area of concentration. 
3. The student must submit a letter to the Chairman requesting an exchange program of study along with official descriptions of the courses from the catalogue that will be taken at the exchange school. This information will be forwarded to the appropriate coordinator, then presented to the Faculty who will make the final determination on the request. 
4. The student must also file the appropriate forms in the Office of International Student Services. This includes submitting a transcript and an interview with appropriate authorities.