Auditions / Interviews

An audition is required for students interested in pursuing any of the following degree programs:

B.A. Theatre - EC-12 Certification
B.A. Theatre - Performance Emphasis
B.F.A. Musical Theatre
B.F.A. Theatre - Acting Concentration

An interview and portfolio/resume review is required for students interested in pursuing any of the following degree programs:

B.A. Theatre - Design & Technology Emphasis
B.F.A. Theatre - Design & Technology Concentration

This process allows the faculty to assess a student's current skill level, as well as give scholarship consideration.

PLEASE NOTE: For students interested in pursuing any B.F.A. degree program listed above, you must also APPLY HERE to be considered.

ON-CAMPUS AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS

On-campus auditions are held in November, January, and April each academic year. This year's auditions may be conducted virtually. Check back here soon for more information about on-campus auditions dates and information for students seeking admission for Spring 2021 or the 2021-2022 academic year.

Please prepare the following for your on-campus audition or interview:

Musical Theatre: 32 bars of a ballad from a musical, 32 bars of an up-tempo from a musical with movement, and a 60 second monoogue for your choice.

Acting, Theatre Performance and Theatre Education: a 60 second dramatic monologue and a 60 second comedic monologue. Please avoid old age characters and characters with heavy vocal accents.

Theatre Design and Technology: any documentation per the student’s interest and experience. Examples include resume, design portfolio, sketchbook, and/or stage management call scripts.

Please contact Royal Brantley, Director of Theatre, at rbrantley@wtamu.edu to schedule an on-campus audition or interview.

OFF-CAMPUS AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS

WTAMU Theatre will participate in several off-campus (virtual) auditions and interviews for the 2021-2022 academic year. Check back here soon for more information about off-campus (virtual) auditions dates, locations and information for students seeking admission for Spring 2021 or the 2021-2022 academic year.

WEB AUDITIONS

For those students unable to attend on or off-campus auditions, WTAMU Theatre uses the national audition platform Acceptd. Please submit an application through Acceptd (link below), prepare the previously listed audition selections for your area of interest, and record and upload your materials. WTAMU Theatre will respond to your Acceptd audition within three weeks and make arrangements for admission and/or a second audition.

Start an Application via Acceptd