Request Audition

If you would like to schedule an audition to be accepted into one of our programs, please complete the audition form on this page.

Scholarship awards are determined on a rolling basis, it is to your advantage to audition early. Please note that you must be accepted to the University before your audition date.

2024-2025 Audition Dates

  • November 16, 2024
  • February 22, 2025
  • March 15, 2025
  • April 12, 2025

Virtual Auditions

We are currently accepting recorded virtual auditions and interviews for those who live a great distance from the university and cannot attend in person (though we encourage in person auditioning for the greatest chance of acceptance).

To request a virtual audition, please indicate you are requesting a virtual audition when you complete the audition form.

Please send digital files to jon.liebetrau@wilkes.edu.

Audition Requirements

Acting Audition

Be prepared to perform two contrasting monologues (each 1-2 minutes); e.g. one comic and one dramatic, or one classical (written before 1700) and one modern. The pieces should be from a published play and must be memorized.

Required for All applicants

  • A head shot or photograph.
  • A resume.
  • At least one letter of recommendation from an academic instructor.

Acting Audition

Be prepared to perform two contrasting monologues (each 1-2 minutes); e.g. one comic and one dramatic, or one classical (written before 1700) and one modern. The pieces should be from a published play and must be memorized.

Voice Audition

Be prepared to perform two contrasting songs (each 1-2 minutes). One song should demonstrate your ability to sing
in your 鈥渃hest鈥 or 鈥渉ead鈥 voice. Most 鈥渦p tempo鈥 Broadway numbers are appropriate. The other should be a Broadway ballad. You may perform the entire song, but do not need to do multiple verses. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, who will be provided.

Dance Audition

All applicants will be given an 鈥渙n-the-spot鈥 audition. If you have had dance experience, you will be given dance combinations in ballet, jazz, tap and modern. If you have had no or little dance experience, you will be given a simple movement combination to determine your dance potential. A prepared piece is welcomed, but not required. Video auditions will be sent a "routine" which must be learned and submitted.

Required for All applicants

  • A head shot or photograph.
  • A resume.
  • At least one letter of recommendation from an academic instructor.

Prospective students interested in theatre design and technology are asked to schedule an interview.

Required for All applicants

  • A resume.
  • At least one letter of recommendation from an academic instructor.
  • A portfolio containing samples of their art or design work. Portfolios may be sent to dpa@wilkes.edu.

Audition Form