Theatre Scholarship/Auditions

Scholarship Information

It is not necessary to audition/interview for a place in the Theatre program. However, some students may wish to audition/interview for a Theatre Department scholarship.

Students receiving Department of Theatre scholarships are expected to:

• Be a declared Theatre major
• Maintain an academic mentor from the Theatre faculty 
• Maintain a 3.0 (or higher) grade point average in Theatre department courses
• Be involved in at least three Department of Theatre productions each year through the practicum program. 
• Acting and musical theatre emphasis students must audition for all productions.
• Participate in each end-of-semester evaluation.
• Attend any guest workshops provided by the department.

Scholarship Audition/Interview dates are as follows:

• Friday, January 22, 2027, 1-3 pm
  Friday, March 12, 2027, 1-3 pm
  Friday, April 9, 2027, 1-3 pm
• Please fill out this application and submit it to sign up for a specific date.
• Auditions/interviews may be done in person or via Zoom/Google Meets/Teams.
• Bring your questions to your interview/audition. This time is for us to get to know you and for you to get to know us!
• If extenuating circumstances keep you from auditioning during the above times, don't hesitate to get in touch with Dallas Martinez, Artistic Producing Director, at dalmartinez@astate.edu to talk about your options.

Scholarship Interview Guidelines:

• Bring a portfolio and/or resume.
• Interviewees are encouraged to include any additional materials that represent their artistic range, skills, and interests, including but not limited to theatre.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early (in person or online).
• Come well-groomed and wearing professional attire.
• Wear clothing that isn't restrictive or uncomfortable. Simplicity is best!
• Be professional and courteous the moment you step into the building or enter the call; you're always interviewing!

Scholarship Audition Guidelines:

• Your selection must be from a published play.
• Select a piece that is age-appropriate (a character you could play today).
  • Avoid material with extremely high emotional demand or excessive vulgarity.
  • Find material that is compelling but authentic (using your natural voice; no accents).
• Your monologue needs to be memorized.
• Physically, vocally, and mentally warm up before your audition.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
• Come well-groomed and wearing professional attire.
  • Wear clothing that isn't restrictive or uncomfortable. Simplicity is best!
• When you hit your mark, breathe. Then slate.
  • "Slate" refers to how you introduce yourself and tell us the piece you're performing, including the play and playwright.
  • Ex.: "Hello! My name is Jane Doe, I'm 18, my pronouns are they/them, and I will be performing a monologue from Sweat by Lynn Nottage."
• Your monologue should fall between 30 and 60 seconds.
• Be professional and courteous from the moment you step into the building; you're always auditioning!
• Avoid miming, using, or bringing any props.
• Never apologize for your audition. Unless you tell us, we'll assume that's exactly what you meant to do. Audition with confidence!

More Information

• Theatre Scholarship deadline is rolling, based on scholarship offer date
• Information for institutional scholarships - https://www.astate.edu/scholarships
• General campus tours are also available here.
• For any other questions, or to schedule an alternate date, contact theatre@astate.edu.