Acting

The video audition submission for the B.F.A. Acting program is not a pre-screening audition. This differs from the Musical Theatre program audition process.

Acceptd Audition Requirements

• 8×10 headshot (color)
• Résumé
• Please adhere to Acceptd video, file and image size restrictions.
• A brief video introduction. During your introduction, tell us a bit about yourself and then slate your material
• Two (2) contrasting monologues
• Please make sure that one of your monologues is filmed in a full-body shot< and the other in a medium shot.
• Transcripts from prior colleges. Transcripts for all programs can be unofficial. For transfer credits to be officially evaluated for substitution you must submit official transcripts to UCF.

Live, On-Campus Audition Requirements

• 8×10 Headshot (color)
• Résumé
• Two (2) contrasting monologues to total no more than two minutes in length for the entire program
• You will be assigned a five (5) minute slot. Perform two contrasting monologues to total no more than two minutes in length. This will give us time during the five-minute slot to chat with you.
• Transcripts from prior colleges. Transcripts for all programs can be unofficial. For transfer credits to be officially evaluated for substitution you must submit official transcripts to UCF.

Virtual-Live Audition Requirements

• 8×10 Headshot (submit with your audition request)
• Résumé (submit with your audition request)
• Two (2) contrasting monologues to total no more than two minutes in length for the entire program
• You will be assigned a five (5) minute slot. Perform two contrasting monologues to total no more than two minutes in length. This will give us time during the five-minute slot to chat with you.
• Before you sign on for your audition, make sure your camera is set up for eyeline looking up and out AND a frame that includes you from the hips up. Do not wait until you are in the audition room to make these adjustments.
• Transcripts from prior colleges. Transcripts for all programs can be unofficial. For transfer credits to be officially evaluated for substitution you must submit official transcripts to UCF.

• Be prepared.
• Be professional.
• Choose pieces that are age-appropriate.
• Take your time and do not rush through your pieces.
• Understand the language and the given circumstances of your monologue.
• Take adjustments with poise and focus.
• Have clear diction and good pronunciation.
• Breath — take time to breathe with strong, full breath support throughout your pieces.
• Have a clear, committed and appropriate physical choices for each monologue.
• Take time to speak with current students who are audition volunteers.

The above requirements are separate from any items requested by UCF Admissions. Submit these items prior to your audition.

You may audition before completing your application to the university, but we require that you have started the application process and strongly recommend that you submit your application to UCF prior to auditioning.

In most cases, applicants will be notified of their acceptance status in March following auditions. However, students may be notified of their status after that time. If you have an urgent question about your audition, contact Be Boyd.

Don’t wait to apply — apply now to UCF Undergraduate Admissions! Remember that we cannot make you a full offer of admission until you’ve been accepted by the university.