Theatre and Dance Auditions
Earn consideration into one of Muhlenberg's theatre or dance talent scholarships with an audition or interview to showcase your abilities.
Though an audition is not required to study theatre or dance, it is how you get considered for a talent scholarship. It’s also a great way for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know the Theatre and Dance Department. A strong talent scholarship interview or audition can also improve your admissions profile — and you don’t have to major in theatre or dance to be considered for a scholarship.
Talent Scholarship Opportunities
Who Should Audition
- High school seniors applying to Muhlenberg
- Transfer students
- Students interested in theatre, dance, or both
High school juniors are encouraged to wait until senior year to audition, but are welcome to attend Spotlight events to learn more about the programs.
Ways to Audition
Spotlight and Audition Days (In Person)
Spotlight Days allow you to:
- Take classes with faculty
- Meet current students
- Tour facilities
- Audition or interview for a talent scholarship
These events are the preferred way to audition, but are not required.
Upcoming Spotlight & Audition Days:
Virtual Auditions & Interviews
If you’re unable to attend a Spotlight Day, virtual auditions or portfolio reviews can be arranged for both Theatre and Dance. Submit your virtual scholarship audition/portfolio here.
Questions?
Email the Theatre and Dance faculty and staff at theatredance@muhlenberg.edu.
Audition Details
Learn more about the specifics required to audition for a theatre or dance talent scholarship.
Theatre Spotlight Days include:
- Sample classes with members of the Theatre faculty
- Tour of our world-class studio and performance facilities
- Opportunities to talk with current students and faculty members
- Audition and/or portfolio review opportunities
Audition and portfolio guidelines, for Spotlight Days or virtual applications:
Acting
Prepare one of the following:
- Two contrasting monologues, memorized, totaling no more than 4 minutes. We recommend you read the plays the monologues are from, and avoid accents.
OR… - One monologue and one song (32 bars) from musical theatre repertoire.
- Recorded accompaniment required for in-person audition (music on your phone)
Directing or Playwriting
- Résumé
- Optional portfolio materials (playwriting samples, prompt books, production photos, production materials, etc.)
- You're welcome to perform an acting audition in addition to your interview.
Design, Technology & Stage Management
- Portfolio materials welcome but not required
- May include drawings, renderings, production photos, or creative projects
- Students interested in combining a design interview with an acting or directing audition may do so
Dance Spotlight Days include:
- An opportunity to take a technique class in ballet, modern, tap or jazz
- Opportunities to talk with current students and faculty members
- Tour of the Theatre and Dance studios and performance spaces
- An opportunity to perform an audition solo
Solo Talent Scholarship Audition details:
- Seniors have the option of auditioning for a talent scholarship
- 1-2 minutes in length, in any style
- does not need to be self-choreographed
- music for your solo should be on your phone (if auditioning in person)
What to bring or submit:
- Dance résumé
- Current photo (for identification)
- Appropriate dance attire (no pointe shoes required; tap shoes optional)
Please Note:
Talent scholarship auditions do not replace an Admissions interview. Students should schedule both. Audition timelines may differ for transfer students and talent scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
Contact Us!
Reach out to us with any questions about the audition process at theatredance@muhlenberg.edu.