INTEGRATED PROGRAM/BFA IN MUSICAL THEATRE: One two-minute monologue (contemporary or classical), and either two minutes or 32 bars of a
song from the musical theatre or classical repertoire. You are required to bring sheet music in your key to your audition.
AMDA will provide a professional accompanist for you. Tapes may not be used as accompaniment. Your performance should not exceed four minutes in total.
STUDIO PROGRAM/BFA IN ACTING:Two two-minute contrasting monologues (contemporary and/or classical). Your performance should not exceed four minutes in total.
Monologues should be from published plays; original material may not be used.
BFA IN PERFORMING ARTS: Applicants must be prepared to perform either (a) two two-minute contrasting monologues (contemporary or classical), or (b) one two-minute monologue (contemporary or classical), and either two minutes or 32 bars of a song from musical theater or classical repertoire, depending on their preferred focus of study. Applicants whose audition includes a song are required to bring sheet music in their key and should be prepared to meet with an accompanist.
DANCE THEATRE PROGRAM: Dance program applicants will be taught two contrasting combinations. Applicants will also be asked to present a
prepared solo piece in the style of their choice. The solo piece should be 60-90 seconds in length. The combinations taught and
the prepared solo piece, may include, but are not limited to, any variety of style such as: Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, or Broadway.
To be fully prepared, please bring all appropriate dance shoes and attire. Applicants must provide a CD accompaniment for the solo piece.
Video auditions will be accepted for students unable to attend an audition.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
LEGAL NAME
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DATE OF BIRTH
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CITIZENSHIP
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HAVE YOU AUDITIONED FOR AMDA BEFORE?
If yes, indicate year and location
PLEASE LIST OTHER SCHOOLS TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (if not applicable, type "N/A")
DISCIPLINARY ACTION?
Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at an educational institution you have attended from 9th
grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct that
resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution? Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Approximate Dates:
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony or other crime?
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If yes, what felony:
In which state was the conviction:
Date of Conviction:
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The following information is required for state and federal reporting. Disclosure is optional.
Please check one of the following that best describes your ethnic background:
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FAMILY BACKGROUND
NAME OF FATHER
OCCUPATION
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HOME PHONE
WORK PHONE
NAME OF MOTHER
OCCUPATION
ADDRESS
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HOME PHONE
WORK PHONE
LEGAL GUARDIAN (if other from above)
NAMES AND AGES OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND TRAINING
You must provide an official transcript from every institution attended.
HIGH SCHOOL
LOCATION
DATES ATTENDED
GRADUATION DATE
MM/YY to MM/YY
MM/YY
Have you attended college?
COLLEGE
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GRADUATION DATE
MM/YY to MM/YY
MM/YY
DIPLOMA OR DEGREE:
(if not applicable, type "N/A")
MM/YY to MM/YY
MM/YY
DIPLOMA OR DEGREE:
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Other colleges attended
CURRENT ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
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Please list your training background in the Performing Arts
Subject
Length of Study
Teacher's Name
School
How many shows have you been in?
Have you ever studied voice with a private teacher?
If yes, for how long?
Do you sight-read music?
Do you play any musical instruments?
If yes, please list and indicate years of study
WORK EXPERIENCE
CURRENT EMPLOYER
TELEPHONE
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ADDRESS
If applicable, please list the last three jobs you have held
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What was most instrumental in your decision to apply to AMDA? (Check one)
Curriculum
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AMDA Faculty
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Advertisement or publication
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PERSONAL ESSAYS
Through your essays we hope to get to know you better. This is an
important part of our admission process. Use as much space as necessary to fully answer each
question. You may submit your essays online or you may type them separately and send them to AMDA
with your signature page. Please select an option below
I will mail my essays to AMDA with my signature page
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1. Describe a challenging experience in your life and what you learned from it.
2. What are your interests and career goals?
3. Choose two people whom you admire in the performing arts and explain why.
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