Audition Materials
UNIVERSAL SELF-TAPE GUIDE
General Instructions for all self-tape submissions:
Prior to filming your self-tape audition, please read the instructions below and apply the notes for preparing your best possible audition tape. Actor, dancer and singer submissions have individual particularities, so make sure to read all of the below before filming. Thank you.
Please ensure:
you learn and record all required elements for your chosen role(s).
you perform in a safe area that allows you the appropriate space to move.
you perform in a well-lit space with a clean white background, wearing solid colors that contrast with the background.
your camera is set to the landscape orientation, not portrait.
you use the front facing camera of the recording device, not the screen-side camera. No selfies, please!
you do not combine your video submissions. Videos for each role and skill should be filmed separately.
you upload and submit all required audition tapes at the same time.
To meet the casting criteria of our seasonal shows and special events, which are roles that we cast once performers have opened in the 'home venue show', we look for performers with great versatility. If you have skills across multiple disciplines of singing, dancing, acting or acrobatics, we would love to see them! Please look through all audition material and upload any pieces that showcase your performing versatility. However please do not send us videos of anything outside of the listed material below as these videos will not be watched.
You must upload your audition tapes within 7 days. Submissions will close once the candidate quota has been reached.
We look forward to seeing your tapes!
Actors
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
From this position, deliver your monologue, with your full body visible, straight ahead, using the camera as your audience.
Always perform the monologue while standing.
- MATERIALS: All actors are required to record themselves performing from the selection of monologues below. Please show us your interpretation of these pieces to align with the roles you see yourself playing. You do not need to record all of these monologues. Please only submit the monologue(s) appropriate to the the characters you would like to be considered for.
- MOVEMENT: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 1. If you are a more confident dancer, please record Dance Combination 2 or 3. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing. Wandkeeper at Ollivanders™, Hogwarts™ Professor and Hogwarts™ Express Conductor candidates are not required to perform a dance combination.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your audition number, name and video content. For example:
- #123 | Alex Smith | Monologue
- #123 | Alex Smith | Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3
MONOLOGUE 1 (Prince Charming, New Character, 1950's Starlet, Princess Fiona, Fairy Godmother, Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome, Glinda, Elphaba)
MONOLOGUE 2 (Wandkeeper at Ollivanders™, Hogwarts™ Express Conductor, Hogwarts™ Professor)
MONOLOGUE 3 (Hogwarts™ Students, Choir Master / Triwizard Prefect)
CHARLIE CHAPLIN (please perform your mime scenario to the soundtrack provided)
Singers Who Move Well
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
From this position, deliver your song, with your full body visible, straight ahead to the camera.
The use of vocal enhancing applications (reverb, transposing, auto tuning) are strictly prohibited.
- SONG: Please video record yourself singing the provided original Universal Destinations and Experiences song, “ONE SHOT".
- MOVEMENT: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 2, or the more advanced Dance Combination Level 3, whichever is more suited to your skill level. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your audition number, name and video content. For example:
- #123 | Alex Smith | Singing
- #123 | Alex Smith | Dance Combination Level 2 or 3
Female Singers
Male Singers
Dancers Who Sing Well
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire.
The use of vocal enhancing applications (reverb, transposing, auto tuning) are strictly prohibited.
- SONG: Please video record yourself singing the provided original Universal Destinations and Experiences song, “ONE SHOT".
- DANCE: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 3. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes. Dancers are required to perform these specific skill checks in this routine.
- Females: Kick on the right leg (battement) straight forward to the shoulder and a layout or back bend.
- Males: Split leap in second position and a barrel turn.
- #123 | Alex Smith | Singing
- #123 | Alex Smith | Dance Combination Level 3
Female Dancers
Male Dancers
Beauxbatons Students
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire.
- BALLET: Please video record yourself performing the Ballet Combination. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting ballet attire; no baggy clothes.
- DANCE: It is advantageous for you to record Dance Combination Level 3 if you have this style in your skillset, however it is not a requirement to submit. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes. Dancers are required to perform a kick on the right leg (battement) straight forward to the shoulder and a layout or back bend in this routine.
- GYMNAST: If you have gymnastic skills, please video record yourself performing the Gymnastic Combination in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your audition number, name and video content. For example:
- #123 | Alex Smith | Ballet Combination
- #123 | Alex Smith | Gymnastic Skill Check
Beauxbatons Students
Female Gymnasts
Commercial / Hip Hop Dancer
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire.
- COMMERCIAL HIP HOP ROUTINE: Please video record yourself performing the Commercial Hip Hop Combination, including your high-level tricks and acrobatic skills (eg: back handspring, back tuck etc) in the freestyle section of the combination. Acrobatic skill is a requirement for the role and videos without tumbling elements will not be considered. Record your video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes.
- DANCE: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 3. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes. Dancers are required to perform these specific skill checks as performed in the routine.
- Females: Kick on the right leg (battement) straight forward to the shoulder and a layout or back bend.
- Males: Split leap in second position and a barrel turn.
- #123 | Alex Smith | Commercial Hip Hop
- #123 | Alex Smith | Dance Combination Level 3
Female Dancers
Male Dancers
Durmstrang Students
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire.
- SKILL CHECK: Please video record yourself performing the Durmstrang Combination. Record your skill check video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes.
- MOVEMENT: If you have dance skills, please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3, whichever suits your dance ability best. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your audition number, name and video content. For example:
- #123 | Alex Smith | Durmstrang Combination
- #123 | Alex Smith | Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3
Durmstrang Students
Dance Combination
Frog Choir
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
From this position deliver your song, straight ahead to the camera. The use of vocal enhancing applications (reverb, transposing, auto tuning) are strictly prohibited.
- MATERIALS: Please record the appropriate Soprano; Alto; Tenor; Bass Frog Choir vocal part and the original Universal Destinations and Experiences song, “ONE SHOT”. Bass and Tenor applicants are required to supply the vocal percussion video. The Frog Choir Bass role is predominantly a Beat Boxing role. If you have more advanced Beat Boxing skills, please have a look at the second Beat Boxing example video and give it a go! Skills of this level are NOT a requirement, but we can use these skills if you have them.
- MOVEMENT: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3, whichever is more suited to your skill level. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your audition number, name and video content. For example:
- #123 | Alex Smith | Frog Choir (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
- #123 | Alex Smith | Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3