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.
Step One: Apply to the University of Northern Colorado via the Bear App or Common App and indicate
your primary theatre area of interest.
Please note: You may receive a letter stating you have been admitted to your theatre program of
choice (seeking). That is an acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions, not
from the School of Theatre Arts & Dance. All decisions for the School of Theatre Arts
& Dance will be sent via email from our Recruitment Coordinator, Kendra Schneider.
Step Two: Complete the School of Theatre Arts & Dance Supplementary Application located in
your UNC application portal. If you are wanting to audition/interview for more than one program, please indicate
that on this application.
Step Three: Submit required materials for your chosen program(s) via your UNC application portal.
See below for each program's specific requirements.
Step Four: Audition/Interview for the program(s) in which you would like to be considered.
Auditions for the Musical Theatre and Acting programs have concluded for the year. However, we are still interviewing for Design and Technology, Theatre Studies, and Theatre Education.
Learn more about our application process and audition opportunities below.
Quick Links
- Application Requirements
- Audition Locations and Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- UNC Application Information
Due to ongoing concerns and preventative measures regarding COVID-19, all prospective student visits for the spring semester have been canceled. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize health and safety.
If you would like a video chat with our Recruitment Coordinator, Kendra Schneider, please reach out to her at kendra.schneider@unco.edu to set up an appointment.
Application and Audition Requirements
All majors in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance require a separate application to be completed in addition to the general UNC application. Once you complete the UNC application, the theatre application will appear in your checklist items to complete. You can complete both applications within the same portal. You may be considered for multiple theatre majors by indicating that on your UNC application.
2019-2020 Application Materials
2019-2020 Auditions
Auditions for the Musical Theatre and Acting programs have conlcuded for the 2020-2021 school year! However, we are still interviewing candidates for the Theatre Education, Theatre Studies, and Design and Technology programs.
Please email our PVA Recruitment Coordinator, Kendra Schneider, at kendra.schneider@unco.edu to schedule an interview.
Audition Locations and Options
Audition/Interview Requirements
Musical Theatre
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.
Acting
Live Audtions (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.
Theatre Studies
- 15-minute interview with faculty (can be completed in person or via phone/skype).
Theatre Education
- 15-minute interview with faculty (can be completed in person or via phone/skype).
Design and Technology
- 15-minute interview with faculty (can be completed in person or via phone/skype).
- Portfolio Review
