# 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](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=c7mYEAmVzUSEOjWyIwpe5OQmhxLL-4pAlr0y-bqz9o5UN0g3Tlk3TkxJQTNZWEU3VVc5WUY1Sk9OUC4u "https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=c7myeamvzuseojwyiwpe5oqmhxll-4palr0y-bqz9o5un0g3tlk3tkxjqtnzweu3vvc5wuy1sk9ouc4u") 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](mailto:dalmartinez@astate.edu "mailto: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](https://www.astate.edu/scholarships "https://www.astate.edu/scholarships") - [General campus tours are also available here](https://www.astate.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-a-state/index.html "https://www.astate.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-a-state/index.html"). - For any other questions, or to schedule an alternate date, contact [theatre@astate.edu](mailto:theatre@astate.edu "mailto:theatre@astate.edu").