MFA Acting Auditions

Next Class Starts Fall 2009!

MFA in Acting (on-site, Kent State University) Audition Requirements-

     The audition consists of the presentation of two contrasting monologues not to exceed 4 minutes. One of these monologues should be from Shakespeare and the other contemporary. If you are singing (recommended) please prepare one (1) 16+ bar ballad and one (1) 16+ bar up-tempo song from a musical. You will be given extra time for the song. An accompanist will be provided. A current resume and headshot is required. An interview with acting faculty will take place following the audition.

MFA Application Checklist

Send to Research and Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Services, 116 Cartwright Hall, PO Box 5190, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242

• Apply online or Download Application

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended

• Three letters of reference

• Resume and Head Shot (Acting)

• Statement of Career Goals

Send to the School of Theatre and Dance, B141 Music and Speech, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242 :

• Resume and Head Shot.  We recommend a visit to the campus for all potential graduate students.

Arrange for an Audition.  Contact Mark Monday, Head of MFA Acting, at 330-672-0113 or email mmonday@kent.edu

To Download the Application for Graduate Study, click here.