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Auditions and Interviews S C H O O L O F COM M U N I C AT I O N, M E D I A A N D P E R F O R M I N G A RT S WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES! We are so glad that you are embarking on a path towards the arts at Rider University. Congratulations on all you have accomplished to get you here. Break a leg! — Rider University Office of Admissions
BEFORE YOUR AUDITION » Complete your audition form through your Be A Bronc Applicant Dashboard checklist. » If you haven't completed, please upload a headshot and artistic resume to your application dashboard through Portfolio. » Refer to your Be a Bronc Dashboard for your audition time. » Refer to page two of this audition schedule regarding set-up information for Zoom.
AUDITION AND INTERVIEW INFORMATION B.F.A. MUSICAL THEATRE: » Dance Call: » Prior to your audition, please learn the Jazz & Ballet Combination taught by faculty member Robin Lewis. Students are expected to upload a video of them performing the combination to the portfolio in the Be a Bronc Dashboard prior to their audition. » Dance combination video: https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1fwGzEA_gKHUrA_yttOyWQlT5gQepDDrZ/view » Download the music for the combination at: » Music (slow speed): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ansKT AaQiGGR_07OM2HlHPVS4e6BlyL-/view » Music (normal speed): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N9 2r0XhGvhts5dv8LEl0QmZkMIccGDYv/view » Individual Auditions: » You may sing the same songs from your pre-screen video or choose a different song entirely. Sing what you sing best. You may be asked to sing only one of your songs. You also may be asked to sing something pop or contemporary, so please be prepared if asked. » Please prepare your same monologue from your pre-screen video. » Please provide a pre-recorded track/accompaniment for your selections.
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B.F.A. ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION, AND THEATRE: » Audition Materials: » Prior to your audition, please upload video recordings of you performing the same monologues you prepared for your Rider audition. » The video should be uploaded to your Be A Bronc Applicant Dashboard by the date of your audition » Your two contrasting monologues will be performed live » Each monologue should be no longer than one minute
B.A. THEATRE: DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, THEATRE-MAKING » Prior to your live interview, please submit the following on your Be A Bronc Applicant dashboard, via Portfolio: » Design & Technology Concentration: » A current resume that includes your theatre experience » A portfolio or set of images that includes: » Images or drawings from theatre work (including work in progress) that shows your interest and abilities » You can also include other types of work that shows skills using tools, drawing, sketching, drafting, or image editing » Stage managers, please include samples of paperwork used to organize and run rehearsals or productions » Remember, we are looking for enthusiasm, interest, and potential. Don’t worry about perfection! » Theatre-Making Concentration: » Please upload a current resume of your recent theatrical activities and/or an artistic portfolio
Set-up information EQUIPMENT:
Best practices
» Must have 2 electronic devices: one for music playback, and one with camera.
» Please ensure that your name on Zoom matches the name on your application.
» For music playback device use an iPhone/Android.
» Please log in to Zoom at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time.
» For camera device, use a laptop, or tablet. » Small speaker to be connected to your phone playback device. Wired connection is more reliable than Bluetooth. » Your camera device is where you are logged on to Zoom (For example: Laptop or iPad). » If possible, remove all other devices in your home from the Wi-Fi network during your auditions. »
Camera must be at eye level. » For vocal auditions, camera must be at waist height to head.
» Parents are NOT allowed in your audition under any circumstances. » Be sure to hide the self-view in your Zoom window once you enter the virtual audition room. Located in the upper right corner in the tiny blue box in your thumbnail with three white dots. »
Do not wear Airpods or headphones.
» Be sure to be close to the camera when you first meet auditors and say hello.
TECHNICAL SET-UP: » Wi-Fi. Recommended: if you can use hard wired Ethernet you will need a cable that is 50-100ft depending how far your audition is from your router. The cable is plugged into your router on one end, and plugged into your laptop or table on the other end. » All devices must be fully charged, including your phone, playback device/speaker, tablet, laptop.
LIGHTING: »
Ring light or equivalent.
» Well-lit room with lots of natural light, but avoid window or bright light directly behind you. » Plain and uncluttered background.
SOUND: » Quiet area with no background noise. » Use the built-in mic on your recording device. » Set your phone/playback device and speaker on a stool or end table easily within reach. » Point speaker at you and not at the camera/microphone. » Recommended: Use an area rug to absorb sound if carpet is not available to avoid echo and reverberation.
Enabling High Fidelity Music Mode in Zoom: » Launch Zoom and click the gear icon on the top right-hand corner of the screen. » Click the Audio tab, then click the Advanced button at the bottom. » There are two new checkboxes - High Fidelity Music Mode and Disable Echo Cancellation. You must have the Enable Original Sound box checked in order to see these new features.
Schedule WELCOME 10 to 10:30 a.m. EST Acting: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?pwd=OSt tYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09 Musical Theatre: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92773579410?pwd=cElL ODhVdmRKRUJ1bkNNZTFwRkt5dz09 B.A. Theatre: Design and Technology, TheatreMaking: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?p wd=OSttYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09
INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS » You will wait for your individual audition in the main Zoom meeting. » One by one, you will be sent to a breakout room to perform your individual audition. » Following your individual audition, you may log out of Zoom for the day. » Acting Zoom Meeting Information: » Meeting ID: 923 0337 9742 » Passcode: 749020 » Musical Theatre Zoom Meeting Information: » Meeting ID: 927 7357 9410 » Passcode: 894284 Important: Please log in to Zoom at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time.
Group 1: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. EST Acting: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?pwd=OSt tYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09 Musical Theatre: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92773579410?pwd=cElL ODhVdmRKRUJ1bkNNZTFwRkt5dz09 B.A. Theatre: Design and Technology, TheatreMaking: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?p wd=OSttYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09
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Schedule (continued) INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS Group 2: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. EST Acting: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?pwd=OSt tYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09 Musical Theatre: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92773579410?pwd=cElL ODhVdmRKRUJ1bkNNZTFwRkt5dz09 B.A. Theatre: Design and Technology, TheatreMaking: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?p wd=OSttYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09
Group 3: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. EST Acting: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?pwd=OSt tYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09 Musical Theatre: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92773579410?pwd=cElL ODhVdmRKRUJ1bkNNZTFwRkt5dz09 B.A. Theatre: Design and Technology, TheatreMaking: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?p wd=OSttYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09
Group 4: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. EST Acting: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?pwd=OSt tYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09 Musical Theatre: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92773579410?pwd=cElL ODhVdmRKRUJ1bkNNZTFwRkt5dz09 B.A. Theatre: Design and Technology, TheatreMaking: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?p wd=OSttYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09
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Group 5: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. EST Acting: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?pwd=OSt tYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09 Musical Theatre: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92773579410?pwd=cElL ODhVdmRKRUJ1bkNNZTFwRkt5dz09 B.A. Theatre: Design and Technology, TheatreMaking: https://rider.zoom.us/j/92303379742?p wd=OSttYm1Zb3RsaUN0Qm5qMWFmL215Zz09
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