Auditions for Honors Theatre Arts 2026-27
- Acting Auditions: In class Wednesday, March 18.
Steps for Honors Theatre Arts Auditions
Monologue Requirement: You will present TWO audition monologues on the audition date.
When you present your monologues, you will need to slate with your name, the name of your play, and the name of the character.
Requirements for the first monologue
Requirements for the second monologue
Requirements for acceptance into Honors Theatre Arts
- Step 1: Self enroll in Honors Theatre Summer 2026 Canvas Course
- Step 2: Join the Remind Message Group for Honors Theatre 2026-27. If you have the remind app, use join code PHSHon2627. If you don't have the remind app, then text @PHSHon2627 to phone number 81010.
- Step 3: Create a theatrical resume and upload it to the Canvas course (under the assignment 'Honors Theatre Application') by the audition date.. Click here for advice on creating your resume, and for templates.
- Step 4: Create a Professional Business Letter and upload it to the Canvas course (under the assignment 'Honors Theatre Application') by the audition date. The business letter should detail your reason for applying to Honors Theatre, the strengths you bring to the ensemble, and the areas you want to improve upon. Click here for advice on creating your business letter, and for templates.
- Step 5: For your audition, memorize, prepare and present two contrasting monologues (details below)
- Step 6: Upload typed copies of the monologues to the corresponding assignments in the Honors Theatre Summer 2026 Canvas Course
Monologue Requirement: You will present TWO audition monologues on the audition date.
When you present your monologues, you will need to slate with your name, the name of your play, and the name of the character.
Requirements for the first monologue
- Between 1-2 minutes in length
- From a published play (straight play, not a musical)
- From a Contemporary play (meaning from within the past 125 years)
- Typed Copy of your contemporary monologue uploaded to Canvas
Requirements for the second monologue
- Shakespeare Monologue selected from this approved monologue list.
- Typed copy of your Shakespeare monologue uploaded to Canvas.
Requirements for acceptance into Honors Theatre Arts
- Availability for morning and afternoon rehearsals (outside of school) during the fall of 2026.
- Open to Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors
- Taken and passed Intermediate Theatre Arts 2
- Maintaining good academic standing (grade of at least an 80) in previous/current Theatre Class
- Monologue based audition, requirements above
- Formal Business Letter and Resumé submitted as part of the audition.
- Summer Honors Meetings/Auditions: We will meet on multiple days in early August (specific dates TBA) 11am-3pm daily, to audition for our Fall 2026 NCTC Performance.
- Ability to pay or fundraise a 'fair share' to help cover the costs of NCTC Play Festival. In past years, the fair share has been around $150. Note: Please do not this stop you from taking the class, if this will be difficult for you or your family. The booster organization is able to help if needed, we just need you to let them know.
Links for help on auditions and monologues: