Admission into the Department of Theatre is a multi-step process. You must apply to the University and also to the Department of Theatre. Please note that applying to the University itself before December 1st provides many scholarship opportunities.

Auditions and interviews for the Department of Theatre are held on and off campus throughout the year. Below is a list of audition & interview opportunities and information about attending each. Please note that Music Theatre Performance auditions are held on campus only.

ON CAMPUS AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS:

The first step in applying to audition or interview on campus with the Department of Theatre is to fill out our online application form. Upon receiving your online application, we will reply to you via email with information regarding your audition and additional materials you must provide, which include a wallet sized photo, 2 letters of recommendation, a school transcript, and ACT/SAT scores. You will also be directed to pay a $10, non-refundable application processing fee.

WMU CAMPUS AUDITIONS/INTERVIEWS - Auditions and interviews for the 2012-2013 academic year will be February 24 and March 16, 2012.

Deadline to receive February 24 applications:  February 10
Deadline to receive March 16 applications:  March 2

Location: Gilmore Theatre Complex, Western Michigan University
Programs: All
Application: online, click here to apply now.

OFF CAMPUS AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS:

MICHIGAN THESPIAN FESTIVAL
*This is a preliminary audition opportunity for Theatre Performance – an audition on campus, or at Chicago Unifieds will be required to be  formally considered for the program. This audition opportunity is not required to audition on campus.

Date: December 2 &3, 2011
Location: Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI
Programs: Theatre Performance, Design & Technical Production, Stage Management
*Auditions for Music Theatre Performance will only take place on WMU campus February 24 and March 16.
Application: register online through the Michigan Thespian Festival

ILLINOIS STATE THEATRE FESTIVAL
*This is a preliminary audition opportunity for Theatre Performance – an audition on campus, or at Chicago Unifieds will be required to be  formally considered for the program. This audition opportunity is not required to audition on campus.

Date: January 6, 2012
Location: Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Programs: Theatre Performance, Design & Technical Production, Stage Management
*Auditions for the Music Theatre Performance major will only take place on Western’s campus on February 24 and March 16.
Application: register through the Illinois State Theatre Festival

UNIFIED AUDITIONS
Date: February 6 & 7, 2012
Location: Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL
Programs: Theatre Performance, Design & Technical Production, Stage Management
*Auditions for the Music Theatre Performance major will only take place on Western’s campus on February 24 and March 16.
Application: on-site; no advance registration necessary; you can sign up to audition at our table as audition slots are available Monday and Tuesday – first come, first serve.

If you are unable to attend the audition dates listed above, we will accept videos.  However, we strongly encourage attendance so you get to know our programs, faculty, staff, students, and facilities.  Please select “Video Submission” on the online application form.

You can read about the audition & interview process by clicking the appropriate degree program or area of interest:

Theatre Performance
Music Theatre Performance
Design & Technical Production
Stage Management
Arts Management
Theatre Minor