All students interested in Music Theatre enter UC Irvine as Drama majors. Directed by Jane Page. For transfer students: one year of beginning acting with an average grade of B or better. DRAMA130 with a grade of B or better. African American Film and Drama. (open to students who have completed two quarters of MTII) An investigation into the many forms and permutations of modern (1880-1945), and contemporary (since 1945) drama, paying special attention to the historical and philosophical interpretations of text and performance. Want to join our next class? The Department of Drama, widely recognized and ranked as one of the top ten training programs in the country, combines broad liberal study and comprehensive training in several sub-disciplines of drama. Graduate Master Class. Develop a language for commenting on theatrical production. 4 Units. So glad you are here at UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama's digital resource for production. During Megas, students have the opportunity to audition for all the directors of the main stage season as well as the graduate student directors who will be directing several Drama Classroom Projects (DCPs) throughout the school year. Wendy / PeterDISTANT MELODY duet, harmony (Workshop available), Captain Hook: HOOKS TARANTELLA (Sing) Hooks speech on dying (speak), Pirates: HOOKS TARANTELLA(Sing) Read a scene to show off accents, https://musicaltheatrevillage.seatyourself.biz. Conceptual Sound Design. DRAMA193. There will be a workshop ($5) on Saturday, April 15th at 11am to learn Wendy/Peter Lullaby harmonies. 22-23 Production Calendar (Dance & Drama), CTSA Production Calendar (Full Details & Deadlines), CHAR Yourre a Good Man, Charlie Brown Crew Calendar, Spring 2023 Costume Class Interest Form (for D101), https://sites.uci.edu/callboard/mt-info-22-23/, Sing one 32-bar up-tempo 1920 2010 musical theatre song that reflects your personality, Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork, Music should be copied, taped back to front, and in a 3-ring binder. 4 Units. Independent theatre projects with Drama faculty. Dramatic Literature and Theatre History Prior to 1900. Currently, there is no audition for the Department of Drama or the University. Restoration Drama through Ibsen. An arranged internship at the South Coast Repertory Theatre, or other equity theatre company, for qualifying M.F.A. of Students Accepted into Audition-Based Programs from 2005-2022. Applicants who cannot travel to in-person auditions may request a virtual audition by exception (please email, International Conference: Women at the Piano, Music Theory and Musicianship Placement Exams, Directions to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. 1-6 Units. 4 Units. About 10 plays and supplementary critical material are read each quarter. Studio exercises and projects in stage management. Dramaturgy: Theory and Methods. These Shining Lives. DRAMA243. All students begin their UCI Music Theatre journey by auditioning for MT I or MT II. Big fun in this kid MUST be able to take direction. For the 2022-23, UCI will produce the Tony award winning musical RENT. This year's dates are: In-person Auditions: Doors open at 9:00 am (PST). UCI Drama alumni are currently on Broadway in Mean Girls, Hadestown, Tootsie, The Play That Goes Wrong, Come from Away, Book of Mormon and Cher. DRAMA299. A second audition is required for all applicants who pass the prescreen. DRAMA290. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement. United StatesCalifornia Applying to Dance Stay on top of requirements for the dance program at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. top of page. Lighting Composition. Wednesday, September 23rd | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 7:30pm - 9pm. DRAMA149. A song coaching class culminating in a song recital or showcase. Past undergraduate productions include American Idiot, The Pajama Game, and The Sweet Smell of Success. Anyways, fast forward to the callback weekend at Juilliard and that was the weekend I fell in love with Juilliard. Music For Music Audition information please email Mark Petersen. Prerequisite: DRAMA30A and DRAMA30B and DRAMA30C with an average grade of B or better. Directing exercises and projects; the final project is the preparation of a hypothetical proposal for a play production. A three-quarter foundation series exploring the rich depth of theatre, drama, and other genres of performance across a wide variety of worldwide forms, for performer and audience. Transfer students enter in their junior year and complete a minimum of four-quarter related performance classes. Digital Design: 2D/3D Modeling. New York Satellite Program private and group lessons in musical theatre singing taught by guest faculty in New York. For him, the most undesirable quality for an actor is to be bland a "good little boy or girl" nice, dull and unmarketable. In collaboration with UCI Symphony Orchestra, UCI Vocal Arts has been proud to present the Southern California premier of Ned Rorem's opera, Our Town (based on the play by Thornton Wilder), along with Puccini's Suor Angelica, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, Still's Highway 1, USA, and an Arias Concert with works from Mozart's DRAMA292. 4 Units. 4 Units. Theatre Production: Costume. The graduating BFA Class presents Showcases in NYC and LA each Spring for casting directors, agents and other theatre/film professionals. MFA ACTIN G. SHOWCASE. I am confident they are much larger offers because of the work he did with MTCA. Private conducting instruction to develop freedom of movement/expression, baton technique, ear training, and tempo memory for both rehearsal and performance situations in musical theatre. DRAMA123. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times. Graduate Studio: Voice/Movement Dynamics. 4 Units. Lecture course discussing the composers, librettists, directors, choreographers, and performers in the American musical theatre. Music Theatre Workshop III. A workshop in audition technique and song interpretation. Rehearsal and presentation of scenes from contemporary material. Music and Media Bldg., UCI campus Audition Days: Sunday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 28th, 2023 All audition times are Pacific Standard Time (PST). DRAMA34. Class preparation for the New York Satellite Program (NYSP) - an immersion experience in New York City for the musical theatre performer. Thesis Writing Project-Stage Management. He was courted and recruited. All Season Information is Subject to change. A critical investigation of films and plays written by African Americans, with emphasis on dramaturgical and cinematic strategies, individual and collective representation, and the legacy of African American political struggle. Applicants will receive notification of their results no later than January 6th. Dance Technique, Level II. DRAMA182B. Areas of study include history, technology, and script analysis. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 9 times. A study of the development of dress and the influence of cultural factors on clothing from late Baroque to World War I. 4 Units. We have a mother,At last we have a mother!Wendys here to stay! Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to each audition. DRAMA103. DRAMA244. Contact improvisation is explored and applied in scene study. To be considered for a role for any of the shows you must attend the Mega Auditions. About 10 plays and supplementary material are read each quarter. DRAMA20A. 4 Units. DRAMA116W. Courses include Medieval and Tudor Drama, Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, Shakespeare, Restoration and 18th Century Drama, Modern British Drama, Modern American Drama, Tragedy, and Comedy. Some instrumental areas will hold second-round auditions virtually (over Zoom). The first part of a one-year series in basic acting technique and discipline. Tinkerbell / Corky the Lost Boy: Age 6-12, Young, fun, funny, twitters! Musically directing scenes from musicals of various time periods. endobj 148C: 1970 present: concept musical, rock opera, contemporary pop musical. 1-8 Units. Studies in selected areas of dramatic literature and theatre history prior to 1900. Focus on historical and recent developments of the spectacle show, trends in the aesthetics of the field, and various sub-genres. 249 Drama Building Music Theatre Workshop Series Auditions | UCI CTSA Digital Callboard Sing one 32-bar up-tempo 1920 - 2010 musical theatre song that reflects your personality No pop or contemporary songs Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork Wear audition-appropriate attire Music should be copied, taped back to front, and in a 3-ring binder (post-modern theatre, Beckett, critical theory), M.F.A. Perspective drawing, rendering, and model building are covered in studio exercises and assignments. Introduction to Scenic Design. Features works from the late 20th and early 21st centuries including songwriters Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Schwartz, Flaherty and Ahrens, and Jeanine Tesori. Graduate Music Direction. Studio course in conditioning and partnering techniques to the practice of contact improvisation. About 10 plays and supplementary critical material are read each quarter. I am so happy to say he made a great choice., Director of Music Theatre, Baldwin Wallace University, It can be challenging for students auditioning for college Musical Theatre Programs to balance their preparation while maintaining their own authenticity. 4 Units. 4 Units. university-of-california-irvine-mt. Prerequisite: DRAMA182A or DRAMA182B or DRAMA183A or DRAMA183B. New York Satellite Program follow-up classes and performances back on Irvine campus upon the return from New York. Digital Design: Drawing/Painting/Rendering. Scene study and song repertoire examined by era for the advanced Music Theatre student. A concept-to-opening study of the process of designing sound systems for musicals and live/touring sound. Focuses on Stanislavski-based terminology and technique through theatre exercises and improvisation. This course re-auditions all students annually for placement. The Prescreen Submission Period is Now Closed! DRAMA60. Tuesday, September 20 | 12:00-2:00p, B.F.A. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement. 4 Units. UCI also has a top 12 Drama Dept, a new BFA program in Musical Theatre with New York satellites, and six theatres on campus, including the 750-seat Irvine Barclay . 2 Units. Some instrumental areas will hold second-round auditions virtually (over Zoom). The orchestra's regular concert performance includes: Read more UCI Symphony Orchestra - Winter 2022 The New York Satellite Program in Music Theatre is unique to UC Irvine. Master Classes in Acting. stream DRAMA183A. Graduate Studio: Voice. UC IRVINE . DRAMA280C. Exposes students to what is most current in the world of performance and theatre. Student exercises in the techniques and implementation of sound design. 4 Units. 10414. 1 0 obj Surveys 1970s to present day. Synesthesia, creative intent vs. audience perception, and sound/movement are typical of the many topics to be explored. For students who are involved in the Director Class Projects at UCI as actors, directors, designers, stage managers and their assistants. Instruction in state-of-the-art software and output manipulation for artistic expression. Directing I . keyboardmom June 30, 2005, 12:10am #1 MTCA opened our eyes up to programs we never heard of. DRAMA121. Directed by Leslie Ishii. Advanced Directing. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance. Performing Rock 'N' Roll. Normally, we have two fully produced musicals each year - our Fall Musical (open to grads and undergrads) and our Spring Musical (undergrads only). Instruction in state-of-the-art software for 2D and 3D object creation and theatrical presentation conventions. 1-6 Units. DRAMA295. Classical and contemporary dance training including musical theatre repertoire. Graduate Studio: Speech. 4 Units. Requires doctoral students to identify two plays from the Drama Department's season to work as dramaturges. Tor Campbell: Music Theatre Workshop Level II. New York Satellite Program dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre styles taught by guest faculty in New York. MTCA is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with 20+ years of experience and superlative results. , or DRAMA143C 4 Units. 4 Units. Learn more UC Irvine MFA acting program, offering three years of comprehensive and professional training for today's actor. 4 Units. 4 Units. Others may pursue further study at UC Irvine or other notable institutions. DRAMA248B. <> California State University, Long Beach, (scenery design, history of design, gay theatre), (artistic direction, producing, lighting design), (drama and performance, African drama and Ancient Sanskrit drama [from India], postcolonial literature and theory, women writers and feminist theory), (American and modern drama, modern poetry, critical theory, philosophy), (Asian theatre, Asian American theatre, intercultural theatre, gender theory, performance theory), (Latinx theater and performance, dramaturgy), Ph.D. Caragiale Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography, (European drama and performance, early modern popular culture, theatrical performance of wit), B.F.A. The MT Faculty DRAMA265. DRAMA257B. 5500 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618. The development of Western Drama, concentrating on the dramas intellectual, social, and artistic foundations. Made my decision a lot harder. Auditions are held during O Week with preparation beginning with meetings in the Fall. Corey Hirsch: Conducting, Musical Direction. 1-4 Units. DRAMA261. Special Topics in Classical Dramas . Music Theatre Workshop I (MTI) | DR 65 (Fall & Winter quarters): Below is information about our season and how to sign-up for an audition time. 4 Units. DRAMA143A. Strings (Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin) - - IN PERSON, Woodwinds (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe) - - IN PERSON, Jazz Studies (Acoustic Bass, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet) - - VIRTUAL, Brass (Euphonium, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba) - - IN PERSON, Collaborative Piano and/or Piano Performance. Cultural and Critical Theory. Development of Drama. Leader of Indians: Super dancer, same age as Wendy/Peter, Falling Pants, Running Nose, Lil Tomahawk (Younger), (Mid 20s 60s) Big, Loud, Arrogant Singer and move well, (Age 26-50 ish) Sings well lovely woman, fretting over her children, wife of Mr. Darling/Capt Hook, (also a Pirate): The Maid, sweet lady, loud on lines. In addition, a student must audition and be placed in DR 65 (MTI) or DR 142 (MTII) to enroll in this course. 4 Units. Combinations from the musical theatre canon and Professor Palermos repertoire. A studio course in CAD's 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities for theatrical design. 1-4 Units. The Department of Drama produces a full season of plays, musicals, and world premieres with varying dimensions and audience/actor relationships. DRAMA109W. Costume Thesis Project. var _ctct_m = "ae4266f422d6ff39093f09ab76a37f55"; Age 10-15 (or play 15 if older) (Wendy, Moira Angela Darling), Age 7 7 ish The baby, Wendys other brother. There is no separate application and nothing extra that applicants need to do to ensure consideration. Graduate Studio: Movement. Drama and Theatre Majors only. Students write a Dramaturgy Booklet recording their research and interactions with director, actors, and the design team. http://drama.arts.uci.edu/. The elements of design are discussed in the context of character development, historical period, and style. 4 Units. DRAMA14. Auditions Scheduling: Deadline: January 16th You will receive a confirmation email after scheduling, as well as reminders leading up to your audition day. DRAMA130. Contemporary Dramatic Criticism and Theory. Restriction: Graduate students only. Attending and critiquing productions. Advanced Topics in Performance. Professional Internship. 1-12 Units. YEAR THREE; FACULTY. You will be admitted to a waiting room. Sing a short ballad from the musical theatre repertoire (2-minute max), MTI/II class material may be used for this audition, Present a short (30-second) monologue from a play, Sing a contemporary music theatre ballad (3-minute max), Present a one-minute monologue from a play, Dance audition to demonstrate technique and growth. Scene study and song repertoire examined by era for the advanced Music Theatre student. Laboratory practice includes weekly exercises in style and genre. 2 Units. DRAMA246B. Experiences include both private voice lessons and observing the lessons given to the B.F.A./Music Theatre students. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. 3 0 obj Welcome to the Drama Departments Open Call Website! DRAMA101A. DRAMA132A. Thus, Megas can have a positive impact on your casting opportunities throughout the academic year. DRAMA291. 4 Units. DRAMA101D. DRAMA65. Topics in Theatre Design. % A studio course in scenic or costume rendering for the theatre using the computer for drawing/painting through the use of the digital pen/tablet. New students are admitted ONLY during Fall Quarter. Explores plays in terms of how they work: dramatic form and structure, historical context, and more. University of California, Los Angeles, M.A. DRAMA185. Monetary donations are always welcome and we can use gently worn dance shoes (Ballet, Tap, Jazz) as well as half boots in any size, for female and male! May address such issues as the theatre of the Avant Garde, performing gender, transversality and performance, body art, installation and performance art, among other topics. Drama 101 Show Crew give you the opportunity to work directly on a specific show and as such you will be called to be available during that specific show's schedule (by hovering your cursor over the menu above "Crew Call & Calendar" > "Drama 101 Overview" > "Drama 101 Show Crew" > then select the . Created by Dana Johnson, Rehearsals Begin: December12th Graduate Studio: Directing. Audition required. Addresses particular issues in theatre and performance that typically lie outside of regular course offerings. students. 4 Units. Prerequisite: DRAMA40A and DRAMA40B and DRAMA40C. Special Topics in Early Modern and Neoclassical Theatre. Focus is on recording, editing, and delivery of audio as used by the sound designer in the digital domain. Welcome to the Drama Departments Open Call Announcement and Sign-Up Website! Use MTCA. DRAMA241. DRAMA294. Digital Costume Rendering. Examines the various functions of scenery and costume: locale, historical period, mood, and atmosphere, with special assignments in each area. The Music Theatre Workshop Level II and BFA in Music Theatre Auditions will be virtual with video DRAMA143C. 4 Units. Projects, lectures, and critical discussion in costume, scenery, lighting, and sound design. 4 Units. DRAMA195. Rehearses over Spring Break, Audition sign-ups occur on a first come, first serve basis. Auditions Scheduling: Deadline: January 16th You will receive a confirmation email after scheduling, as well as reminders leading up to your audition day. Dance Technique will be offered in WINTER Quarter 2023 as Professor Palermo is on Sabbatical in Fall. DRAMA112W. 4 Units. 4 Units. Below is information about our season and how to sign-up for an audition time. A study of the history, culture, aesthetics, and literature of various traditional performing arts and their connections to the contemporary multicultural society. Before you audition, please make sure to read all of the information on this website. 148A: 1700s-1932: ballad opera, minstrels, vaudeville, burlesque, operetta, revues. endobj Before you audition, please make sure to read all of the information on this website. History of Costume. Prescreening applies to all instruments and Vocal Arts. Reading and analysis of theories and critical approaches to contemporary theatre: Brecht, Artaud, and others who have contributed to the form and idea of the modern theatre. 4 Units. DRAMA101C. Required prior to applying for Teaching Assistantships in studio areas. Advanced Sound Design. Digital Design: 3D Rendering. Prerequisite: DRAMA130. Introduction to the process and procedures employed by the costume designer for the theatre. Restriction: Graduate Music Directors only. Also includes the process of equalizing/aligning sound systems and the art of audio mastering. Class projects include creating paper designs and paperwork for different texts. 2 Units. DRAMA248C. Script and Score . Transfer Students: Sophomoressix units, of which four units must be completed during the first year of residency at UCI; Juniors and Seniorsfour units, which must be completed during the first year of residency at UCI. Singing Pedagogy . Prerequisite: Admission is by audition and the following prerequisites: DRAMA30C and two quarters of DRAMA148A, DRAMA148B, or DRAMA148C (if the 148 prerequisite is not complete at the time of auditions, student must enroll during the fall and winter quarters in the same year as the trip to New York); senior Drama majors must have successfully completed DRAMA40C and DRAMA 120C; non-Drama majors must have sophomore standing or higher and must carefully plan their course schedule as many spring quarter classes cannot be taken while part of the NYSP. Class preparation for the New York Satellite Program (NYSP) - an immersion experience in New York City for the musical theatre performer. University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara, (African American drama and performance, Black cultural production, Afro Asian performance and aesthetics, performance and community, liberation studies), (British theatre, political theory, performance), (Shakespeare, Renaissance drama, critical theory, feminist theory, performance theory, cultural studies), (modernist performance, Japanese theatre and dance, transnationalism, racial formation, global Asias), (scenery and costume design, history of design), University of California Irvine Official Seal, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Other Dancing Indians: Falling Pants, Running Nose, Lil Tomahawk (Younger), CAPTAIN HOOK AND HIS BAND OF COMICAL PIRATES, Capt Hook (Mid 20s 60s) Big, Loud, Arrogant Singer and move well, Mr Smee (any age) silly, screams, caters to Hook, Mr Darling / Capt Hook: Big, huge baby, loud, blustery, Mrs Darling (Age 26-50 ish) Sings well lovely woman, fretting over her children, wife of Mr. Darling/Capt Hook, Liza (also a Pirate): The Maid, sweet lady, loud on lines, *Lost Boys (Kids General Audition) song: WENDY with some easy choreography (this will be taught at auditions).