Callback Information

Callback Requirements

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    1. You need to prepare two contrasting songs no longer than 32 bars.
    2. Please have a third, "Pop Rock" 16-bar cut prepared. Faculty may ask to see this cut.

    Note: If you are singing two contrasting contemporary musical theatre songs, please have 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre or standard song available, if we ask for it.

    • Prepare 2 one-minute contrasting monologues. 
      • Must be from a play. Film or television show monologues are also acceptable. No monologues from musicals. The faculty panel will decide if you will present your second monologue. Contemporary monologues preferred but not required.
    • Make sure that your selection is appropriate for your age.
    • The selection should NOT require dialect, costume or props

  • DANCE REQUIREMENTS

    • Dance calls will be held in-person for auditionees attending Unifieds and On-Campus callbacks. These dates/times will be part of scheduling your callback.

    • Virtual auditionees will submit videos in place of the dance call. Details on how to submit your video and a link to the dance combination will be included in your callback letter. 

      Deadline for virtual callback video submissions is Jan. 5, 2025 at midnight.

  • ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

    • This date/time will be part of scheduling your callback.

      As an auditionee for Musical Theatre you are required to attend ONE of the Program Overview sessions, we hope your families will also join us as well.

    • Current Texas State Parents along with a head of the Musical Theatre program will meet with prospective families to answer any additional questions and offer resources.

Note: These materials can be the same as your prescreen materials.

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24-25 Callback Options

To schedule your callback, you must have applied to the university. We may add additional dates at our discretion.

All scheduling and communication will be through your HeartOut messenger. Do not reply to the HeartOut email notification, you must login to your account to reply.

Moonifieds

(College Audition Coach clients only) November 2024

Moonified Callbacks

This information only pertains to College Audition Coach clients attending Moonifieds.

What to Prepare for Dallas:

  • You will be performing your prescreen materials:
    • One musical theater song from any time period.
    • One song of your choice from any time period and in any style that best suits you (musical theater, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.). This song should contrast the style of the first selection.
  • In addition, please also have a third, "Pop Rock" 16-bar cut prepared.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will submit videos in place of the dance call. Please refer to the directions and materials detailed your callback letter. 
  • Deadline for virtual callback video submissions is Jan. 5, 2025 at midnight.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview (Required)
    • You are required to RSVP and attend ONE of the Program Overview sessions, we hope your families will also join us as well.
      • January 18, 2025 (Virtual)
      • February 2, 2025 (Chicago)
      • February 3, 2025 (Chicago)
      • February 4, 2025 (Chicago)
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • Current Texas State Parents along with the heads of the Musical Theatre program will meet with prospective families to answer any additional questions and offer resources.
      • January 18, 2025 (Virtual)

Virtual Callback

January 2025

Virtual Callbacks

All callback slots will be in Central Time! For our international and out-of-state students, if your current slot does not work for you because of the time difference, please let us know. Please see our Virtual Callback Technical Recommendations. All Zoom links will be provided at least a week prior to the event.

Virtual auditionees will submit videos in place of the dance call. Details on how to submit your video and a link to the dance combination will be included in your callback letter. 

Deadline for virtual callback video submissions is Jan. 5, 2025 at midnight.

Live online callback session will include:

  • A overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty and students.
  • A Q&A with parents of current Musical Theatre students.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
  • In addition, you will submit a pre-recorded dance/movement video ahead of time. The short 30-40 second dance/movement combination will be sent to you when we schedule your callback.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

  • 10:00-11:30 AM || Program Overview
  • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM || Optional Parent Panel
  • 12:45- 5:06 PM || Individual Callback (12 minute slots)

Chicago Unifieds Callbacks

February 2025

Chicago Unifieds (Limited Spots)

All callback slots will be in Central Time! Texas State University callbacks for Chicago Unifieds will be located at the Ballet Chicago (17 N State St 19th floor.). 

The Program Overview, Dance Call, and Individual Audition will all be in the same studio. Studio details will be included in your callback letter. Ballet Chicago is a short walk from the Palmer House hotel. 

Please note that no accompanist will be provided, please bring your own tracks and a speaker.

Chicago Unifieds Includes:

  • A overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty and students.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
  • A dance call led by members of our Musical Theatre Faculty

Program Overviews, Dance Calls, and Individual Callbacks do not need to be attended on the same day.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

  • 8:00-9:00 AM || Program Overview
  • 9:15-10:30 AM || Dance Call
  • 10:50 AM- 4:56 PM || Individual Callback (12 minute slots)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

  • 8:00-9:00 AM || Program Overview
  • 9:15-10:30 AM || Dance Call
  • 10:50 AM- 4:56 PM || Individual Callback (12 minute slots)

Monday, February 3, 2025

  • 8:00-9:00 AM || Program Overview
  • 9:15-10:30 AM || Dance Call
  • 10:50 AM- 4:56 PM || Individual Callback (12 minute slots)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

  • 9:00-10:15 AM || Dance Call
  • 10:50 AM- 1:02 PM || Individual Callback (12 minute slots)

On-Campus Callbacks

January & February 2025

On-Campus Callbacks

All callback slots will be in Central Time! Please note for on campus that an accompanist will be provided.

On-Campus Callbacks Includes:

  • A tour of the Texas State Campus, and the Texas State theatre facilities.
  • A overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty and students.
  • A Q&A with parents of current Musical Theatre students.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
  • A masterclass with members of our Musical Theatre Faculty
  • A dance call led by members of our Musical Theatre Faculty

Saturday, January 25, 2025

  • 8:00-8:30 AM || Check In
  • 8:30-9:50 AM || Tours
  • 10:00-11:30 AM || Program Overview
  • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM || Parent Panel
  • 11:50 AM-1:30 PM || Dance Call
  • 1:50-7:50 PM || Individual Callbacks (12 minute slots)
  • 8:00-9:30 PM || Masterclass

Saturday, February 15, 2025

  • 8:00-8:30 AM || Check In
  • 8:30-9:50 AM || Tours
  • 10:00-11:30 AM || Program Overview
  • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM || Parent Panel
  • 11:50 AM-1:30 PM || Dance Call
  • 1:50-7:50 PM || Individual Callbacks (12 minute slots)
  • 8:00-9:30 PM || Masterclass

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Last updated: June 14, 2024