If you would like to schedule an audition to be accepted into one of our programs, please complete the audition form external website on this page.
Scholarship awards are determined on a rolling basis, it is to your advantage to audition early. Please note that you must be accepted to the University before your audition date.
2024 Audition Dates
- November 18, 2023
- February 24, 2024
- March 23, 2024
- April 20, 2024
Audition Requirements
Acting Audition
Be prepared to perform two contrasting monologues (each 1-2 minutes); e.g. one comic and one dramatic, or one classical (written before 1700) and one modern. The pieces should be from a published play and must be memorized.
Required for All applicants
- A head shot or photograph.
- A resume.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an academic instructor.
Acting Audition
Be prepared to perform two contrasting monologues (each 1-2 minutes); e.g. one comic and one dramatic, or one classical (written before 1700) and one modern. The pieces should be from a published play and must be memorized.
Voice Audition
Dance Audition
All applicants will be given an “on-the-spot” audition. If you have had dance experience, you will be given dance combinations in ballet, jazz, tap and modern. If you have had no or little dance experience, you will be given a simple movement combination to determine your dance potential. A prepared piece is welcomed, but not required. Video auditions will be sent a "routine" which must be learned and submitted.
Required for All applicants
- A head shot or photograph.
- A resume.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an academic instructor.
Prospective students interested in theatre design and technology are asked to schedule an interview.
Required for All applicants
- A resume.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an academic instructor.
- A portfolio containing samples of their art or design work. Portfolios may be sent to dpa@wilkes.edu.
Audition Form