If you would like to schedule an audition to be accepted into one of our programs, please complete the audition form 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.
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 鈥渙n-the-spot鈥� 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