Apply to the School of Theatre Arts and Dance
Admission to all majors within the School of Theatre Arts and Dance requires additional
steps beyond the UNC application.
Application requirements may include an audition or interview. We conduct auditions
on campus, at various thespian festivals and events around the country, at the Unified
auditions, and through video submission. Learn more about our application process
audition opportunities below.
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Application and Audition Requirements
2018-2019 auditions
All majors in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance require a separate application
to be completed in addition to the general UNC application. You may apply to be considered
for multiple majors by submitting an application for each major in which you are interested.
Please be sure to thoroughly read the application requirements before starting your
application.
- Acting
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Headshot
Audition Requirements
Live Auditions (On-Campus & Unifieds):
Prepare three monologues: two contrasting monologues not to exceed two minutes combined,
and an additional one-minute monologue. All applicants will be required to perform
their two contrasting monologues and may be asked to perform the third.
Video Auditions:
Two contrasting monologues not to exceed two minutes total.
Application Deadlines
- On-campus Auditions: The final on-campus audition day for Fall 2019 admission is March 2nd. We recommend
submitting your application at least two weeks before your desired audition date.
- Unified Auditions: Applications will be accepted until the day before each unified audition date or
until the audition day is full. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
- Video Auditions: Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at 11:59pm
Acting auditions for Fall 2019 admission have concluded. Check back in August for
Fall 2020 application information.
- Design and Technology
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Two to Three Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of Current Transcript
- Portfolio of theatre production work (show paperwork, images, sketches, etc.)
Interview Requirements
- 15 Minute Interview with Faculty
- Presentation of Design Portfolio
Application Deadlines
- On-campus Interviews: The final on-campus interview day for Fall 2019 admission is March 1st. We recommend
submitting your application at least one week before your desired interview date.
- Phone/Video Interviews: April 15th, 2019 (applications may be accepted past this date on a space-available
basis)
Please note: applicants with a GPA of 2.7 or below are welcome to submit an application, but may
be ineligible to interview pending a transcript review. If your GPA is 2.7 or below,
we will contact you after reviewing your transcript to let you know whether or not
you may proceed to the interview step.
- Musical Theatre
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Headshot
Audition Requirements
Prepare the following, not to exceed 4 minutes in total:
- 16-32 bars each from two songs of your choice (at least one piece must be musical
theatre)
- 30-second to one-minute monologue
- Optional: If you are a dancer, you may include a short dance in your allotted audition time
An accompanist will be provided for on-campus auditions.
Application Deadlines
- On-campus Auditions: The final on-campus audition day for Fall 2019 admission is March 2nd. We recommend
submitting your application at least two weeks before your desired audition date.
- Unified Auditions: Applications will be accepted until the day before each unified audition date or
until the audition day is full. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
- Video Auditions: Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at 11:59pm
Musical Theatre auditions for Fall 2019 admission have concluded. Check back in August
for Fall 2020 application information.
- Theatre Education
Application Requirements
Interview Requirements
- 15 Minute Interview with Faculty
- Review of Transcript
Application Deadlines
- On-campus Interviews: The final on-campus interview day for Fall 2019 admission is March 1st. We recommend
submitting your application at least one week before your desired interview date.
- Phone/Video Interviews: Saturday, March 2nd, 2019
Please note: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply for admission to the Theatre Education
program.
Theatre Education interviews for Fall 2019 admission have concluded. Check back in
August for Fall 2020 application information.
- Theatre Studies
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of Unofficial Transcripts
- 300-500 Word Essay briefly describing:
- Why is theatre important to you?
- Why is theatre important to the world?
- What aspects of theatre do you plan to pursue professionally?
Interview Requirements
- 15-minute interview with faculty
Application Deadlines
- On-campus Interviews: The final on-campus interview day for Fall 2019 admission is March 1st. We recommend
submitting your application at least one week before your desired interview date.
- Phone/Video Interviews: May 15th, 2019
Please note: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to apply for admission to the Theatre Studies program.
Audition Locations and Options
On-Campus Auditions
2018-2019 Audition Dates
On-campus auditions/interviews for Fall 2019 admission will be held on the following
days:
- Friday, November 2nd, 2018
- Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
- Friday, March 1st, 2019*
- Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 (Acting and Musical Theatre only)
Applicants will select their audition date through the UNC Theatre application.
*Please note: March 1st auditions will be held at the Union Colony Civic Center, 2
miles from the UNC campus.
Scholarship Auditions
Students who are admitted to the School of Theatre Arts and Dance may be considered
for a talent scholarship award based on their admission audition.
Talent Scholarship information
Video Auditions
If you live in Colorado, we prefer that you complete your audition in person. However,
if you are unable to audition in person at an on-campus audition day or off-campus
festival, a video audition is acceptable.
Acting, Musical Theatre: You may upload a video audition through our Theatre application.
Design and Technology, Theatre Education, Theatre Studies: You may request a phone or video interview through our Theatre application.
Unified Auditions
You may choose to complete your Acting and/or Musical Theatre audition with UNC at
the Unified Auditions in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles. To reserve an audition
time, please complete the UNC Theatre Application. Walk-ins are also accepted.
Off-Campus Auditions
Representatives from the School of Theatre Arts and Dance travel to festivals and
events around the country for admission auditions. If you will be auditioning at a
state thespian festival/audition event, you will not need to complete the UNC Theatre
application - you will simply register through your state thespian organization.
For a list of off-campus college fairs and other opportunities to meet a UNC Arts
representative outside of Colorado, please visit our Arts Admission Travel page.
