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The Department of Theatre & Dance partners with\u00a0Acceptd<\/a>\u00a0so you can\u00a0view application, audition and interview detail<\/a>, submit your application and materials online, and schedule the location and date of your audition\/interview.\u00a0Visit our audition page!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Acting Songs<\/h3>

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Rock the Audition<\/h3>

From: “Rock the Audition” by Sheri Sanders<\/h4>
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How to Audition for Musical Theatre<\/h3>

From: “How to Audition for the Musical Theatre” by Donald Oliver<\/h4>
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Guide to the Perfect Audition<\/h3>

From: “The Enraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition” by Andrew Gerle<\/h4>
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\nA Cockeyed Optimist ABBA <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nA Cockeyed Optimist Audition Cut <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nA Cockeyed Optimist <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nI Wish I Were in Love Again <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nI Wish I Were in Love Again Audition Cut <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nLove I Hear <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nLove I Hear Cut & Paste <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nLove I Hear Cut 1 <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nLove I Hear Cut 2 <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nRight Hand Man <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nRight Hand Man Audition Cut <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nRight Hand Man Cut & Paste <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Audition Song Resources<\/h2>
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HOW TO PICK SONG MATERIALS FOR MUSICAL THEATER AUDITIONS<\/h3>

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8 TIPS ON CHOOSING AND CUTTING YOUR SONG<\/h3>

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The Most Common Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song<\/h3>

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23 Good Audition Songs To Sing<\/h3>

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The Ins and Outs of Selecting Audition Repertoire<\/h3>

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The College of Fine Arts and Communication offers more than 500 events open to the public each academic year! These include dance, music, and theater performances, master classes, guest artists, gallery exhibitions, SPTV broadcasts, WWSP radio programs, media and video productions among many other student-created pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the academic year has concluded, we have an exciting summer ahead! Watch our website for the 2026-27 theatre and dance season announcement, free public concerts during the American Suzuki Institute this July, Carlsten Gallery exhibits and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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