Audition Material

Mock Trial is a fantastic activity designed to improve public speaking, acting, and oral advocacy skills. However NO EXPERIENCE is required to audition. We have redesigned our audition process to evaluate your public speaking and acting capabilities rather than your knowledge of Mock Trial!

If you are interested in auditioning for Mock Trial, email us at somocktt@mailbox.sc.edu so that we can send your our audition form and sign up sheet. 
New Member Audition

New Member Audition Process

Questioning Period
  • You will be asked questions about your hobbies, interests, and other commitments, as well as a few problem solving questions. The goal of this questioning period is to get to know who you are!
Dramatic monologue: 
  • This can be any sort of monologue you want. It can be sad, funny, angry, or anything else. You can use a monologue from a movie, book, or anywhere else you’d like. Have fun with it, but this should not be a persuasive or argumentative speech. We’ve provided you with 3 example monologues if you’re completely lost, but feel free to present anything. Also if you can do an accent, feel free to use it! 
    • Devil Wears Prada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL-KQij0I8I 
    • A few good men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FnO3igOkOk  
Argumentative speech defending a person, 3 minutes: 
  • Pick a person—one you know, someone historical or famous, or someone fictional—and pretend they are being accused of a crime. It’s your job to explain what they are being accused of and why they are innocent.
Returning Member Audition

Returning member Audition Process

Attorney
Respond to Objections Scenarios
  • You will be given a number of objection scenarios based on the Midlands Rules of evidence, which can be found here. You will be asked to make and respond to different objections.
Opening Statement (Max five minutes)
  • Create an opening statement from this year's case materials. 
Cross Examination (Max five minutes)
  • Prepare a cross examination of either Maddox Vaughn (you pick the side) or I. Syed (cross as if Syed is testifying for the Defense)

Witness
Questioning Period
  • You will be asked about your witness style, accents, and general ideas related to witnessing
Monologue or Examination
  • Experts
    • If you are auditioning as an expert witness please use Dr. Weber (testifying for the prosecution) or I. Syed (testifying for the defense)
    • Put together a 3 -5 minute Monologue explaining your credentials, investigation, and conclusions
  • Character Witness
    • Prepare the following questions as if you are giving a direct examination as Kiran Singh (testifying for the Prosecution) or Skylar De Jong (testifying for the Defense)
    • Questions: 
      • Please introduce yourself to the jury.
      • Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
      • What do you do for a living?
      • Why are you here testifying?
      • How long have you known Dakota Sutcliff?
    • Feel free to add questions and develop your character more thoroughly. These questions are to serve as a baseline. IMPORTANT!!: Print out your questions before tryouts and bring them to auditions so we can simulate a direct examination
Cross Examination
  • You will receive a brief 10 question cross examination as the witness you choose to portray
Questions or Concerns? Email us at somocktt@mailbox.sc.edu