YoungArts

Requirements

Requirements vary for each category. Please go to the requirements for your category (below) and review the specific requirements carefully before registering for the YoungArts program.

Theater is a single discipline category and you must choose whether you will be submitting a  Theater Spoken or Musical Theatre audition.  Applicants may not submit for both categories. 

Evaluation Criteria

The evaluations of theater participants are based on the following criteria:

• Actors should give evidence, through their performance, of an understanding of the character in the context of the plays from which they are taken. Actors should illustrate a grasp of language, character and the event being dramatized. Theatrical presence in combination with style and honesty of performance is central to the evaluation.
• Actor should demonstrate concentration, control of material, flexibility and versatility of voice, movement and expression.
• Vocal and physical phrasing and articulation will also be evaluated.

What Panelists Look For

"We are looking for substantial emotional movement or an arc during the piece."

"Show originality; do not mimic others' performances."

"Participants should choose material that appeals to them personally, scenes for which they feel an affinity."

"The panel is moved by performers with a strong, original presence who demonstrates a love of language, character and interpretation."

"Choose material that reveals an essential part of you. Be passionate, committed and surprising."

Mailing Requirements

Please review the mailing requirements carefully – they are different for each discipline, and failure to follow the instructions can result in disqualification.

Discipline Requirements