Drama

Important Information

The entrance examination consists of three rounds. Passing the preceding round qualifies candidates to participate in the next round. Rounds 1 and 2 take place on several dates. Each candidate will be assigned to one date for each of these rounds. Candidates must be present on two days for Round 3. You will be informed of your first examination date in good time.

For the entrance examination, candidates must prepare three excerpts from plays, each no longer than five minutes, which should be as different from one another as possible. Two of the three monologues must be in German:

• One monologue from historical theatre literature (from Antiquity to approx. 1920)
• One monologue from modern theatre literature (from the beginning of the 20th century onwards)
• One additional monologue. This may be:
  • a performative, self-written text;
  • a text from a film or novel;
  • a text in your first or a foreign language.

In addition, for Round 3, candidates must prepare one poem or one song. Please bring sheet music for piano accompaniment. Performing a cappella, with playback, or with your own accompaniment is also possible.

The examination committee will be looking at the following aspects: imagination in character portrayal, creative imagination, use of space, understanding of the text, handling of emotions, spontaneity, and interaction with scene partners.

Examination Procedure

Round 1 takes place in front of a subcommittee. The first monologue may be chosen by the candidate. The second monologue will be selected by the examination committee from the prepared monologues. Please wear any required costume elements and prepare any necessary props.

Round 2 takes place in front of the full examination committee. In this round, the third, previously unperformed monologue will be presented. The committee will then decide which monologue from Round 1 they would like to see again.

Round 3 takes place over two consecutive days:

• Day 1: Group examination in movement, voice/speech, and acting improvisation.
• Day 2: One further monologue of the candidate’s choice, as well as the prepared song or poem.

For organisational reasons, feedback is only provided to candidates who participate in Round 3.

Tips for the Entrance Examination

• Use as few props, pieces of furniture, and costume elements as possible. Please keep costume changes short.
• Students of the Institute of Drama will be available as scene partners if required.
• Do not use dangerous objects (e.g. pointed knives, firearms, glass bottles, etc.).
• Do not throw objects towards the audience.
• No open flames — cigarettes may only be mimed.
• Do not spill any liquids.
• Please bring comfortable clothing for a warm-up session to all three rounds.
• Students of the Institute will be present in the hall and will be happy to assist with setting up tables and chairs.
• A privacy screen is available for costume changes.
   

General Information

If the number of candidates who successfully pass the entrance examination exceeds the number of available places, a waiting list will be maintained. The waiting list is valid for the duration of the respective winter semester.

In principle, the entrance examination may be repeated several times.

During the first year of the programme, absences cannot be approved due to compulsory group classes. Candidates who have made commitments extending beyond the start of classes must inform the university of these commitments during the entrance examination. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from further participation in classes in the event of an unexcused absence. This may result in deregistration from the university.

Candidates will be assigned to a date for Round 1, and this assignment is mandatory. In the event of a well-founded and verifiable reason for being unable to attend an assigned Round 1 date (proof is mandatory), we will try to take individual date preferences into consideration. Such requests must be submitted by email to studieninfo@muk.ac.at before the application deadline.

There is no entitlement to being assigned to a specific examination date.