Welcome to KCACTF Region 5 Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions for Festival 55!
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships provide recognition, honor, and financial assistance to outstanding student performers wishing to pursue further education. The Irene Ryan Foundation awards eight regional scholarships and one national scholarship annually. Eight of the awards consist of a $500 scholarship for each regional representative. Students and coaches are encouraged to consult their regional chair or regional Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions Coordinator for information on other regional awards. The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships are, indeed, scholarships; so the Foundation disburses the award through a school designated by the winner, to pay tuition and fees for further education, not necessarily limited to theatre arts.
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions Festival 55
The National Committee of KCACTF has revised the criteria for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships for the 2023 Festival year; regional scholarship processes in January and February 2023, and the national scholarship process in Washington DC in April 2023.
The goal of these changes for 2023 is to encourage student actors across the nation to audition for the acting scholarship while eliminating as many barriers to access as possible. You will note that students who elect to support a peer as a partner will also be eligible to prepare their own audition to be considered for this scholarship.
The goal of these changes for 2023 is to encourage student actors across the nation to audition for the acting scholarship while eliminating as many barriers to access as possible. You will note that students who elect to support a peer as a partner will also be eligible to prepare their own audition to be considered for this scholarship.
THE IRENE RYAN ACTING SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION PROCESS 2023
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their acting ability and choices through monologues and scenes. Any student may submit to be a part of the Irene Ryans whether nominated from a production or not. Ryan auditionees/nominees may also serve as partners for other nominees/auditionees.
The complete audition process for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship for the 2023 Festival season will be student preparation of a total of 6 minutes of work, consisting of two monologues and a scene with a partner, constructed as follows:
Preliminary Round:
2 contrasting monologues, time limit of 3 minutes total - recorded; submission via private YouTube link and link shared when entry form is completed.
Performed live at Festival: 1 monologue (from prelims, student’s choice) and 1 scene, time limit of 5 minutes total.
Final Round:
Performed live at Festival: 2 contrasting monologues from prelims and 1 scene from semi-finals, time limit of 6 minutes total.
Additional Information:
The complete audition process for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship for the 2023 Festival season will be student preparation of a total of 6 minutes of work, consisting of two monologues and a scene with a partner, constructed as follows:
Preliminary Round:
2 contrasting monologues, time limit of 3 minutes total - recorded; submission via private YouTube link and link shared when entry form is completed.
- Students (auditionee and partner) must have a paid registration before the announcement of the semifinalists on 1/22 to participate.
- Preliminary Round responses will happen prior to the festival.
- Semifinalists will be announced at the opening ceremony in Des Moines on Sunday 1/22.
Performed live at Festival: 1 monologue (from prelims, student’s choice) and 1 scene, time limit of 5 minutes total.
Final Round:
Performed live at Festival: 2 contrasting monologues from prelims and 1 scene from semi-finals, time limit of 6 minutes total.
Additional Information:
- An Irene Ryan Nominee can serve as a partner for another Irene Ryan Nominee.
- Singing will not be allowed; it is recommended that those interested in singing participate in the Musical Theatre Intensive.
- Rules regarding rights, royalties, slating, timekeeping, uses of props and furniture will remain from previous years.
- Furniture (2 chairs and 1 table) will be provided.
- More information can be found on the Kennedy Center website: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/pre-professional-artist-training/kcactf/performance/ryans/
Additional Information
Irene Ryans Coordinator: CD Adamson, ryans@kcactf5.org
Irene Ryans Associate Coordinator: Jenise Cook, jenisecook@ucmo.edu
Irene Ryans Associate Coordinator: Dan Miller, damiller@dwu.edu
Irene Ryans Associate Coordinator: Jenise Cook, jenisecook@ucmo.edu
Irene Ryans Associate Coordinator: Dan Miller, damiller@dwu.edu
Be sure to check the Tips and Suggestions for information about obtaining performance rights.