Theatre Studies Interview

Thank you for your interest in auditioning and interviewing for the BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Theatre Studies at Sam Houston State University. We look forward to learning more about you! Registration for our 2024-2025 audition season will open in early September 2024.

LIVE AUDITIONS ON CAMPUS

Saturday, October 26, 2024 (for spring 2025 or fall 2025 consideration)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025

RECORDED AUDITION DEADLINE
Monday, November 4, 2024 (for spring 2025 consideration)
Sunday, April 13, 2025 (for fall 2025 consideration)

To begin your audition and interview process, visit our landing page at GetAcceptd. 

Once your application through Acceptd has been processed, you’ll receive a confirmation email with additional details about your audition and interview. You do not need to have applied to or been accepted by the University before auditioning and interviewing. This process will also serve as your scholarship audition, so there is no need for a separate scholarship audition.

AUDITION & INTERVIEW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

When submitting your materials, be prepared to provide:

Live Audition & Interview Requirements:

For live auditions, please prepare the following:

  • A resume listing your production experience and work.

  • Be ready to present two of the following:

    1. A one-minute memorized monologue from a play
    2. A stage management production book or paperwork
    3. Dramaturgical research for a play or musical
    4. A highlight of your best design or technical work
    5. A theatrical research paper you’ve written
    6. An original play or scene you’ve written

  • You will also participate in an interview, where you’ll discuss your creative process, achievements, and what you’ve learned from your past projects.

Recorded Audition & Interview Requirements:

When submitting your recorded audition and interview materials, please provide the following:

  • A resume listing your production experience and work.

  • A two-minute max video showcasing at least two of the following:

    1. A one-minute memorized monologue from a play
    2. A stage management production book or paperwork
    3. Dramaturgical research for a play or musical
    4. A highlight of your best design or technical work
    5. A theatrical research paper you have written
    6. An original play or scene you’ve written

  • A portfolio submission featuring any of the following (you may include materials already presented in your video):

    1. Stage management paperwork
    2. Dramaturgical research
    3. Design portfolio
    4. Technical theatre portfolio
    5. Theatrical research paper
    6. An original play or scene you’ve written

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more details, please reach out to: 

Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre
Patrick Pearson, Coordinator of Theatre Studies
Box 2297, Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, TX 77341-2297

Phone:(936)294-3394 | Email at patrickpearson@shsu.edu 

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Our department offers a variety of scholarships for incoming students. Your audition and interview for the Theatre & Musical Theatre program will also serve as your scholarship audition, so you do not need to participate in the separate Theatre scholarship audition process. To be considered for a department scholarship, please fill out an application at Scholarships4Kats. Departmental scholarship recipients will be notified via email by May 1.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

We encourage you to apply for University scholarships! 

To be eligible for any scholarship at SHSU, you must complete the Scholarships4Kats application. Keep in mind that a new application must be submitted each year. The application opens in September, with a priority date of November 1st.

The Scholarships4Kats system will automatically match you with all scholarships for which you may be eligible.

We look forward to seeing your audition and interview! Thank you for your interest in Sam Houston State University!