THE 246 - Auditioning

Description
This course familiarizes the theater performance student with the auditioning process. It covers monologue performance, cold and prepared readings, the interview process, among other aspects. It is recommended for students needing to audition either for transfer or future employment.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C- or Higher in THE 141 or THE 142
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Strengthen performance and communication related skills and apply them to auditioning experiences.
Develop cold reading skills.
Develop prepared reading skills.
Develop a series of prepared monologues for use at auditions.

Course Outline:
I. Guideposts of Auditioning

II. Dressing for Auditions

III. Acting Resumes

IV. Headshots

V. Musical Theater Auditions

VI. Using GOTE in Audition Preparation

VII. Stress Relievers and other Pre-Audition Preparation

VIII. Preparing and Delivering Monologues at Auditions

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Student Presentation/Rehearsals: 60-70%

Group Discussion: 10-20%

Lecture/Performance Critique: 20-30%
Mandatory Course Components:
At least 4 monologues will be presented in class.
Equivalent Courses:
TH 260

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100374
Course CIP Code: 50.05
Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
General Room Request: Open room

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Theater
Discipline: TH
First Term Valid: 08/01/2025
1st Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor does need to have had significant acting training and experiences during which he or she has developed the physical and vocal requirements of a stage actor, as well as the ability to create believable, compelling characters through goal (or objective) setting and action. Strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to instruct higher level student performers is important.

Major Course Revisions: Prefix, Prerequisite
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250302T15:06:15
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030