ESPA Acting Department
Audition Policy and Schedule
LEVEL 1 Auditions:
Who: Prospective acting students; led by the ESPA Director and Associate
What: Two contrasting 2-min monologues followed by an interview, during which actors will be given suggestions on ESPA classes that would benefit their growth as artists. Some may be encouraged to attend LEVEL 3 Auditions for advanced placement.
When: Monday, July 12 from 11am-2pm
Thursday, August 5 from 3pm-6pm
LEVEL 2 Auditions:
Who: Prospective acting students looking for specific placement in a Fall/Spring class; led by the ESPA Director and Associate
What: Two contrasting 2-min monologues followed by an interview, during which actors will be given suggestions on ESPA Fall/Spring classes. Some may be encouraged to attend LEVEL 3 Auditions for advanced placement.
When: Monday, August 16 from 11am-2pm
Tuesday, August 17 from 6pm-9pm
Thursday, August 19 from 3pm-6pm
Monday, August 23 from 11am-2pm
Monday, August 30 from 11am-2pm
Wednesday, September 8 from 11am-2pm
Thursday, September 9 from 6pm-8pm
LEVEL 3 Auditions:
Who: Prospective acting students who have been encouraged to take Advanced classes; led by the ESPA Director, Associate, and members of the Primary Stages Artistic Staff
What: Two contrasting 2-min monologues followed by immediate feedback on which of the respective semester’s advanced classes would be appropriate.
When: Monday, August 30 from 2pm-5pm
Wednesday, September 1 from 11am-2pm
Wednesday, September 8 from 2pm-5pm
LEVEL 4 Auditions:
Who: Returning non-advanced students seeking reentry into the department, feedback on their growth, and acceptance into advanced curriculum; led by the Primary Stages Artistic Staff
What: Two contrasting 2-min monologues followed by immediate feedback on which of the respective semester’s advanced classes would be a good fit.
When: Sunday, August 8 from 3pm-6pm
Monday, August 9 from 11am-2pm
Note: Returning students only need to audition for advanced courses. Returning students who have already completed an advanced course no longer need to audition unless notified by School Administration.
What does it mean to be “advanced?”:
Students who have been accepted into any of the following classes: Scene Study – O’Neill, Shakespeare, Williams, Chekhov; On-Camera Acting 2 or 3; have received positive feedback from their instructors*; and remain in good standing with ESPA Administration.
*What is instructor feedback?:
Acting instructors evaluate their students at the end of the semester and provide a list of suggested classes each student should consider taking as well as the go-ahead for continued advanced placement. Students who received specific feedback from past instructors about their progress will be contacted by ESPA Administration to discuss recommended courses for future enrollment.
Contact Rachel Ely at rachel@primarystages.org to schedule your appointment.
