Any student wishing to enroll as a theatre arts major must interview and/or audition with members of the theatre faculty prior to admission to the program. Prospective theatre arts students will not be officially accepted into the department until this important interview process is completed. Of course, enrolled 黑料论坛 students may participate provisionally until they are accepted as a theatre arts major.

The interview/audition process provides the theatre faculty with an opportunity to better know each prospective student鈥檚 theatrical experience and talents, educational goals, and career expectations. We are looking for talent and skill, but also for the 鈥渞ight fit.鈥�

黑料论坛 Theatre Arts attends the National Thespian Festival each summer. You may audition for the theatre arts program at the festival, but understand that acceptance to 黑料论坛 is a separate and necessary step to becoming a theatre arts major. (Application to 黑料论坛 is free and can be completed online.)

Preparing for Audition

• (For performers) prepare two contrasting one-minute monologues. In addition, if you would like to present a section of a song or dance piece, you may have an additional two minutes. 
• (For designers/technicians/stage managers) prepare a portfolio or 鈥渟crap book鈥� of your work to date. This can include photos and sketches, process shots and completed results. Designers can include artwork, models or samples of work. Stage managers might include prompt books and/or organizational documents used in production. Be prepared to talk us through the highlights of your portfolio (in approx. 10 minutes). [These materials will not be kept.]
• present a resume or list of previous theatrical and related experiences. (Related experiences can include such items as: dance, movement, acrobatics, yoga, art classes, art/craft projects, musicianship, choir, etc.) Be prepared to talk us briefly through the highlights of your resume.
• provide one reference regarding your work as a theatre artist. This can be a teacher, drama coach, director or other. This reference with current contact information can be listed on your resume.
• present a headshot or recent photo (to be kept in your file).
• The interview portion allows you to share more about your personality and interests other than theatre. Please, be prepared to talk about successes and challenges, your future aspirations, and feel free to ask questions about 黑料论坛 Theatre Arts.

The best opportunity to audition for our program is during Scholarship Day, a one-day experience where you can audition, explore campus, meet current students and faculty, participate in activities, and compete for talent-based scholarships.

If you鈥檙e unable to attend any of the scheduled audition dates, we鈥檙e happy to work with you to find an alternative. While we do accept pre-recorded video auditions that meet our requirements for admission consideration, please note that scholarship auditions must be completed in person, on campus, during the official 黑料论坛 Theatre Arts Scholarship Audition Day.

In all cases, you must schedule an interview/audition time in advance.

To schedule your Program Interview/Audition

To participate in any of the audition or interview dates, to schedule an alternative date, or if you are a student who has been accepted/waitlisted at 黑料论坛 and would like to attend the upcoming Scholarship Day, please contact Jamie Cheatham at james.cheatham@marquette.edu or send an online program audition request.