Headshot and resume: Most of the schools request you bring a professional headshot and resume for the auditions.
Make sure you have a portable speaker for your phone so you can play tracks during auditions.
Dance and performance attire: Students should bring comfortable dance and performance attire, appropriate for the style of audition they are participating in.
Song tracks on your phone: Students should bring their own song tracks to play on their phones or other digital devices.
Water bottle: Staying hydrated is important, especially during the long days of auditions.
Snacks: Light snacks and energy bars can help keep students fueled throughout the day.
Comfortable shoes: Students should bring comfortable shoes to wear between auditions, especially if going from hotel to hotel.
First-aid kit: A small first-aid kit with essentials such as band-aids, pain relievers, and blister pads can be useful.
Cash and credit card: Students should bring enough cash and a credit card for meals, transportation, and any other expenses.
Phone and charger: Students should bring a fully charged phone and charger for communication and emergency purposes.
Notepad and pen: Students may want to take notes or jot down reminders, so a notepad and pen can be helpful. You will want to write down the names of the people on your audition panel so you can send them thank you emails.
Appropriate cold weather attire: When at NUA in Chicago and New York, it can be very cold so bring appropriate cold weather attire, especially if you are going to auditions in different hotels.
Printing and photocopy services close to The Palmer House:
1. UPS Store in the Palmer House tends to be a little more expensive that FedEx.
2. FedEX 55 E. Monroe St. (across the street from the Palmer House with an entrance on Wabash)