Intensive Track
for Seniors

The Senior Audition Intensive is a comprehensive, step-by-step coaching program for students applying to Acting or Musical Theatre programs during their senior year of high school.

Applying to theatre training programs is not just an artistic process — it’s also a logistical one. Between researching schools, preparing application materials, selecting and refining audition repertoire, writing Common Application essays and theatre program personal statements, filming pre-screens, and navigating live auditions and callbacks, students are asked to manage a complex timeline with multiple moving parts.

This program is designed to support students and their families through each stage of that process. Together, we will develop a balanced list of programs, select and prepare audition material aligned with each school’s requirements, and map out a clear plan for applications, written materials, pre-screen submissions, and live auditions.

Students who have previously participated in the Exploration or Preparation Tracks will build on the research and repertoire groundwork developed in earlier years. Students entering at this stage will receive all foundational materials — including program research resources and application guidance — alongside the intensive coaching required for a successful audition season.

By the time audition invitations begin arriving, students will not only have strong material, but a clear understanding of what to expect — and how to walk into each audition prepared.

How the Intensive Track Works

Students in the Senior Audition Intensive receive a minimum of ten 90-minute Zoom coaching sessions, with additional coaching sessions determined based on each student’s application list and audition requirements.

Students who have previously completed the Exploration or Preparation Tracks will build on the research and repertoire exposure developed in earlier years, now receiving more individualized guidance as they begin narrowing potential schools and identifying material that aligns with each program’s specific audition requirements. For students joining at this stage, the foundational materials from the earlier tracks are included to ensure everyone begins with a shared understanding of the process before moving into application-year preparation.

At the start of the program (usually around May–June), registered students receive an introductory packet outlining the college audition landscape, along with access to their College Program Guide, curated musical theatre listening lists, recommended play and monologue resources, and Program Selectivity & List-Building Guide. Students will also receive a tracker to log potential repertoire options as they are explored throughout the summer, which we will use to guide material selection and coaching in future sessions.

From there, these resources are used in a more targeted way to finalize a balanced school list, determine audition material requirements across programs, and begin mapping out the student’s individualized timeline for applications, written materials, pre-screen submissions, and live auditions.

Early Summer: Initial Consultation + Planning

We begin with a 90-minute consultation in early summer to review the student’s goals, training background, and potential school list. During this session, we will begin shaping a balanced list of programs and identifying the general audition requirements associated with those schools.

As the school list is refined, we will determine how many audition pieces (monologues and/or songs) are required for pre-screen submissions. This will allow us to finalize an individualized coaching plan based on the material each student will need to prepare.

Early Summer - Mid Autumn: Writing Support: Applications + Personal Statements

As part of the Intensive, students receive:

2 hours of Zoom coaching dedicated to reviewing and discussing drafts of their Common Application essay and theatre program personal statements
2 additional hours of written feedback on submitted essay and statement drafts

This support is intended to prepare students for the written components of their applications alongside their artistic materials.

Mid Summer - Start of School: Material Exploration + Selection

Students will receive 3 hours of coaching to explore (“try on”) potential monologue and/or song options before finalizing their audition repertoire. This allows students to test material choices in real time before committing to the pieces they will prepare for pre-screens.

Late Summer - Early Autumn: Repertoire Coaching

Once audition material has been selected, each monologue or song will be coached individually. Students typically receive approximately 1.5 hours of coaching per piece to prepare material for pre-screen submissions.

The total number of repertoire coaching sessions will depend on the number of required pieces across a student’s selected programs.

Start of School - Late Autumn: Pre-Screen Filming Support

Students will also schedule time for me to join them via Zoom while filming their pre-screen submissions. Depending on the number of pieces being recorded, this may range from a few hours to a full day, and may be completed in one session or across multiple days.

Winter - Early Spring: Callbacks + Live Audition Preparation

After pre-screens have been submitted, students may receive requests to prepare additional material for live auditions or callbacks. Additional coaching sessions may be scheduled as needed to:

prepare new repertoire
refine existing material
and conduct mock auditions and interview practice

Coaching Installments

The Intensive is structured in phases:

Initial consultation, school list development, writing support, and material selection
Repertoire coaching and pre-screen filming
Callback preparation and any additional coaching required for live auditions

Additional coaching sessions may be added in later phases based on individual program requirements.

The Physical Resources Students & Families Will Receive:

College Audition Process Introduction Packet + Intro to Essay Writing & Personal Statement Packet

At the start of the program, families receive an introductory information packet outlining the key steps of the college audition process from start to finish. This resource provides an overview of the typical application timeline, how artistic and academic admissions often function separately, and the range of degree types and training models students may encounter as they begin researching programs.

Students and families will also be introduced to common audition formats and requirements, along with larger questions to consider over time about program “fit,” training expectations, and whether this path feels aligned for the student at this stage. The packet includes explanations of commonly used terms (such as Unifieds, pre-screens, 32-bar cuts, and self-tape framing) to support a shared, working understanding of the process as students move forward.

Students participating in the Senior Audition Intensive will also receive a separate writing resource packet introducing the Common Application essay and theatre program personal statements. This packet offers guidance to help students begin developing responses to writing prompts and strategies for organizing and tracking additional program-specific essays throughout the application process.

College Program & Degree Guide + Program Selectivity Guide
+ Audition Requirement Master Spreadsheet

Students receive access to a comprehensive guide to Acting, Musical Theatre, and Theater Studies degree programs across the U.S., organized by state and degree type (BFA, BA, BM, BS, Associate’s, etc.). This resource introduces families to the range of training options available and helps students begin understanding how different programs approach performance training — laying the groundwork for future research and school list development.

Intensive Track students will also receive access to a Program Selectivity & List-Building Guide, which provides an overview of general acceptance rates for specific Acting and Musical Theatre programs. The difficulty of gaining admission to these programs can vary widely, often depending on how many students a program accepts each year in relation to the number of applicants they receive. This resource is designed to support thoughtful school list development by helping students and families understand the competitive landscape of artistic admissions.

Students participating in the Senior Audition Intensive will also receive access to a master spreadsheet detailing each program’s pre-screen and live audition requirements. This centralized resource allows students and families to view, in one place, what each school on their list is requesting in terms of material, formats, and submission specifications — significantly streamlining the pre-screen filming and audition preparation process.

Musical Theatre Listening Lists +
Tailored Song Suggestions + Song Prep Toolkit

Students are given curated listening lists of musicals and cast albums to support the development of audition repertoire aligned with their selected programs. These lists are provided in a shared spreadsheet format so students and their support “team” can make notes on standout songs they enjoy that may be suitable for auditions.

As part of the Senior Audition Intensive, students will receive tailored song recommendations based on their school list and audition requirements, allowing them to begin exploring potential options before finalizing their pre-screen material. Students will also receive access to a Song Preparation Toolkit designed to support independent work between coaching sessions, helping them arrive prepared to engage more deeply with their material throughout the rehearsal process.

Play Engagement & Monologue Exploration + Tailored Monologue Suggestions + Monologue Prep Toolkit

Students receive recommended play-reading lists to support monologue discovery and engagement with contemporary and classical texts. This may include tailored recommendations for Shakespeare adaptations to watch, live streaming platforms to engage with contemporary plays, and curated monologue books featuring pieces from published works.

As part of the Senior Audition Intensive, students will also receive individualized monologue suggestions aligned with their school list and audition requirements, allowing them to begin exploring potential options before finalizing their pre-screen material. Students will also receive access to a Monologue Preparation Toolkit designed to support independent work between coaching sessions, helping them arrive prepared to engage more deeply with their material throughout the rehearsal process.

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Intensive Track for Seniors