Submitted Materials - Not Required, But Recommended
We encourage all applicants to submit additional prerecorded materials for the Admissions team to have on file. If you choose to submit, please follow these guidelines:▶ 1 or 2 monologues or sides (approximately 30 to 60 seconds in length, not to exceed 90 seconds each) - these may be the same monologues you audition with or not.. ▶ Contemporary materials are preferred (1980s or later), and can be from a play, movie or TV show. ▶ You may choose to submit prescreens/self-tapes or performance video (either film or stage production - but you must be easily identifiable.)▶ You may also choose to submit a video with any marketable skills you think the admissions team should see (dance, singing, tumbling, etc).There are three possible outcomes to the audition process:▶ Admissions - The admissions team recommends you to the Presidential Admissions Committee. The Committee will review all recommended applicants and will make the final determination based on their own evaluation, admissions team/faculty recommendations, and the number of available spots. The Office of Admissions will then notify you directly of your acceptance.▶ Waitlisted - The admissions team recommends you to the Presidential Admissions Committee. The Committee will review all recommended applicants and will make the final determination. You are placed on the waitlist because, although we would like to admit you to the school, we have a limited number of openings. Should a place become available, the Committee will re-evaluate the waitlist, making offers of admission as necessary. The waitlist is not ranked.▶ Denial - Your application may be denied if it is incomplete by the March 1 deadline or you have not registered to audition by March 15. This is an automatic rejection. Your application may also be rejected by the admissions team or the Presidential Admissions Committee after your in-person audition. Applicants who have been rejected may not reapply within the same admissions cycle, but may reapply the following year.ACTING FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
This program is designed for actors who want to work primarily in commercial Television/Film, but need additional training and the connections to succeed. The Conservatory's TV/Film Performance program offers the opportunity to work with and learn from the biggest names in the industry. Students have the opportunity to learn from New York City's leading acting instructors, casting directors, and agents, and will build the necessary skills to launch a stand-out career on-screen.For more detailed information about the program, please visit the Acting for Stage and Screen WebpageWe typically accept 16 students per year into the Acting for the Stage and Screen major.Prescreening
Please note that the Conservatory DOES NOT REQUIRE PRESCREENS. We believe in the power of a live audition, and therefore we give every applicant the opportunity to audition in person. That being said, since the Acting major straddles both the live and recorded world, Acting applicants have the option to audition virtually instead of in-person. We also encourage you to submit prerecorded materials with your application for the Admissions team to have on file. Once we receive your application, the Office of Admissions will reach out to schedule your audition based on the preference chosen on your application. Auditioning For NoCo
These guidelines may continue to evolve and are subject to change. Any and all updates will be posted on this page as we near audition dates.Audition Materials
Please prepare two short, contrasting contemporary monologues (1980s or later). At least 1 monologue should be cinematic in nature. You are welcome to choose a character of any gender identification. We recommend that you select material that reflects your own brand as an actor, and that portrays characters close to your age. Absolutely NO classical materials, please.Audition Scheduling
You must register for and attend one of the scheduled in-person auditions OR a scheduled virtual audition. After submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to register for your audition (some locations may not require additional registration.) Auditions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who have submitted an application but not scheduled an audition by March 15 will be automatically rejected.Callbacks
Students that the Admissions team would like to see again may receive a callback request. All callbacks will be scheduled directly with the studentDecisions and Enrolling
Scholarship and Financial Aid
NoCo admits without consideration of your financial background or ability to pay. All students are automatically considered for a limited number of merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions process. There is additional information and documentation required for needs-based scholarships and financial assistance. Office of Admission
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