"My university is putting up "The Laramie Project" for our spring semester and I am required to audition with a 1-minute dramatic monologue. I was wondering if it would be appropriate to audition with a selection from "The Laramie Project," or should I choose something else? Thank You, Robert"

From a quick review of my acting coaches' advice, it's a good thing Robert asked. The consensus was "no way!" (Unless the casting director specifically asks for it.)

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