Audition and Application Information

BA and BFA candidates must be admitted to Western Illinois University. Applications can be made online. Contact the Admissions office for more information or apply online now.

Auditions for the BFA in Musical Theatre

Candidates for the BFA program are chosen based on performance and the admission standards of Western Illinois University. Auditions are held three times a year. Upcoming audition dates are:

Musical Theatre Acting Workshop (free) in Peoria January 23, 10:30 am-12 noon. The Peoria audition is through Eastlight Theatre at Fondulac Park Administration Bldg., 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611.

Audition Requirements for the BFA in Musical Theatre

Applicants perform two contrasting monologues and two contrasting songs. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Applicants are asked to bring movement/dance attire and be prepared to show movement abilities. Formal dance training is not required; however applicants must show the ability to move well and be trainable.

FAQ

To audition, submit an audition form and make an appointment with the Department of Theatre and Dance by phone at 309-298-1543 or e-mail at theatre@wiu.edu.

Download the PDF version of the Musical Theatre audition form

Auditions and Interviews for the BA in Theatre
(options in Acting, Directing, and Production Design)

Auditions/interviews are not required for admission to the B.A. in Theatre program. However, if you want to be considered for a Talent Grant/Tuition Waiver in your first semester at WIU, acting/directing students must audition and production/design students must undergo an interview to qualify for that financial support. (After the first semester, students apply each semester for continued support.) Applicants in Acting or Directing perform two contrasting monologues (maximum of 4 minutes total) and applicants in Production/Design should be prepared to discuss their experience and interest in those areas (presentation of a resume and/or portfolio are recommended.)

Auditions/interviews for Talent Grant/Tuition Waivers are held three times a year on the same dates as the BFA entrance auditions. (See dates above.). To audition, fill out a Talent Grant/Tuition Waiver application and make an appointment with the Department of Theatre and Dance by phone at 309-298-1543 or e-mail at theatre@wiu.edu.

When you contact us to arrange your audition, be sure to indicate that you are auditioning or interviewing for the B.A. in Theatre or the BFA in Musical Theatre. The auditions are the same dates, but in different locations.