Theatre Scholarships

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 advisor 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 26, 2024, 1-3 pm
• Friday, March 15, 2024, 1-3 pm
• Friday, April 5, 2024 1-3pm
• Please fill out the application form and submit it to sign up for a specific date
• Auditions/interviews may be done in person or via Zoom.
• If extenuating circumstances keep you from auditioning during the above times, please contact Dallas Martinez- Artistic Producing Director, at dalmartinez@astate.edu to talk about your options.
• Bring your questions to your interview/audition. This time is for us to get to know you, as well as for you to get to know us!

More Information

• Theatre Scholarship deadline is rolling, based off scholarship offer date
• Information for institutional scholarships - https://www.astate.edu/scholarships
  • Must be accepted to the university by Dec. 1st for priority consideration.
• General campus tours are also available here.
• For any other questions, or to schedule an alternate date, contact theatre@astate.edu.

Interview Guidelines

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

Audition Guidelines

• Your selection must be from a published play
  • If you do not have a monologue, you may choose to perform one of these two options
• Select a piece that is age appropriate, a character you could play today
  
  • Avoid material with extremely high emotional demand or has excessive vulgarity
  • Find material that is compelling but authentic (using your natural voice: no accents)
• Your monologue needs to be memorized
• Physically, vocally, & 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: we want to see you!
• When you hit your mark, BREATHE. Then slate.
  • “Slate” refers to how you introduce yourself & tell us the piece you’re performing
    • Include the play and the playwright
    • Ex: “Hello! My name is Jane Doe, I’m 13, 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 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!