All students who audition will be considered without regard to physical ability, age, race, national/ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender.
We welcome students from across the university, no matter what your major.
Everyone is welcome!
If you are interested on working on a show - in a production, design or technical area - send an email directly to [email protected]
Auditions for Fall 2026 Shows
There are 2 Fall and 1 Spring department projects auditioning. (see all of the info below) Both shows will be at every audition as these are group auditions. Call backs will be later in the week.
Several MFA in TVFT students are working on projects and will be sitting in the auditions to see the amazing talent pool. There are a handful of undergraduate projects also casting. Those directors may also be in the room. All will be casting separately.
Detailed casting info/character breakdowns will be found on the Casting webpage.
AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:00-10:00pm Individual Auditions
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
6:00-10:00pm Individual Auditions
Thursday, August 27, 2026
7:00-10:00pm Servant of Two Masters Callbacks
Friday, August 28, 2026
2:00-5:00pm The RENT Play Callbacks
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Sign up for one of the 5-minute slots on Monday or Tuesday.
- Prepare a short monologue (1-2 minutes) that shows YOU in the best way.
- The director of Servant of Two Masters has requested a comedic Monologue. If you have a second contrasting one - that's great. Best to have two short ones!! Do not stress about this - you can also bring what you have.
- While many of our directors will also provide an excerpt from the play that students can cold read if they do not have a monologue prepared, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to have a memorized, prepared monologue ready for auditions.
- Servant of Two Masters will have actors juggling, riding unicycle, and other circus-type stunts. If you have those in your repetoire, come prepared to share.
After you sign up, probably the next day, you will receive a confirmation email that will include a link to the audition information form - please be sure to fill that out, as the scheduling information you include on that form is necessary for callback/casting decisions. That email will come from [email protected].
CALLBACKS:
Callback lists will be posted on the website on the evening following the final auditions. You are responsible for checking that to see if you have been called back. More information about callbacks will be given at that time.
Fall 2026 Productions
Detailed casting info/character breakdowns will be found on the Casting webpage
The RENT Play, a play by Jan Rosenberg
Director: Donald Rizzo, 3rd Year MFA in TVFT Candidate
Rehearsals: Begin in week 2 - as soon as casting is complete.
Tech: Weeks 7/8
Performances: Week 8/9 – October 15-24, 2026 – 8 performances
Venue: Intimate Theatre at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Students participating in this full rehearsal/performance process will register for a 2 unit upper division course (TA 4100 or TVFT 5300) for their work on this show.
The Servant of Two Masters
by Carlo Goldoni, Translated and Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi
Director: Edger Landa, Guest Artist
Rehearsals: Begin in week 3/4 - as soon as casting is complete.
Tech: Weeks 11/12
Performances: Week 12/13 – November 13-21 – 7 performances
Venue: Intimate Theatre at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Students participating in this full rehearsal/performance process will register for a 2 unit upper division course (TA 4100 or TVFT 5300) for their work on this show.
Spring 2026 Production (also auditioning in Fall)
Detailed casting info/character breakdowns will be found on the Casting webpage
The Birthday Party, by Harold Pinter
Director: Professor Stephen Rothman
Rehearsals: Begin in week 11 - Nov 2, 2026
Tech: Spring weeks 6/7
Performances: Week 7/8 – March 11-20, 2027 – 8 performances
Venue: Intimate Theatre at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Students participating in this full rehearsal/performance process will register for a 2 unit upper division course (TA 4100 or TVFT 5300) for their work on this show.
Program Auditions
Students do NOT have to audition to be admitted to the B.A. in Theatre, regardless of their option. Prospective students wishing to obtain a B.A. in Theatre must first be admitted to the University and then declare Theatre as their major.
General Audition Guidelines
Auditions for Fall and Spring productions occur at the beginning of each semester. Occasionally, additional auditions are held later on in the semester. Audition requirements are shifted to accommodate the needs of each production/director, however, the general audition guidelines are below.
Typically, auditioners are asked to prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. Depending on the production, further guidelines (like contemporary, classical, humorous, dramatic, etc.) may be specified. While many of our directors will also provide an excerpt from the play that students can cold read if they do not have a monologue prepared, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to have a memorized, prepared monologue ready for auditions.
Callbacks are usually posted within 72 hours after the last day of preliminary auditions, and students are notified via email regarding their callback status.
Cast lists are posted/emailed within a week or less after callbacks. Specific guidelines and audition registration for Fall and Spring productions are posted here and emailed to our majors, minors, and graduate students -- usually about two weeks prior to the first day of preliminary auditions.