Independent audition guide
Carnegie Mellon Audition Monologues
BFA Acting: recorded pre-screen, then live auditions by invitation
Carnegie Mellon asks acting applicants for a recorded pre-screen before inviting them to a live audition. We could not confirm the current pre-screen brief, so check it before selecting material.
Check before choosing your pieces
- Use the official undergraduate admission page below for the current pre-screen requirements and deadline.
- Confirm the number of monologues, permitted texts and time limits.
- This summary does not certify a current audition brief; no school-specific matching preset is applied.
Full current brief needs confirmation. Reviewed 2026-10-16. Check the official brief for your course, entry year and audition stage before settling on material.
Build your audition shortlist
Once you have confirmed your course brief, use Monologue Match to explore material by playing age, duration and style.
Save your shortlist for free, then open a scene to read and rehearse it. Full premium scripts require access.
Prepare the piece
Read the whole play. Know who you are speaking to, what you want, and what changes during the speech. Time the cut aloud with room for thought, then rehearse it without rushing.
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