Theatre Division
Our rigorous Theatre programs equip you for highly successful professional careers in the theatre industry. Your talents are nurtured and challenged by our professional faculty and staff, whether your major is in performance, design, or production based.
Audition & Interview Requirements
Program | PrescreeningThe Musical Theatre recorded prescreen must be submitted through applicant portal between September 15, 2025, and December 4, 2025. An additional $50 audition fee is required. | AuditionAn audition paneled by Conservatory Faculty members. | Portfolio ReviewA review of submitted artistic materials reviewed by Conservatory Program Faculty Members. Portfolio must be submitted through the applicant portal a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduled interview. | Program InterviewAn interview paneled by the Conservatory Program Faculty members for the degree of application. |
| Acting (BFA) | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Musical Theatre (BFA) | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Musical Theatre Accompanying (BM) | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Theatre Design & Production (BFA) Costume Design Lighting Design Scenic Design Sound Design & Reinforcement Stage Management Technical Production | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Audition Dates
Audition Registration will open on October 20, 2025.
Musical Theatre
- Saturday, January 24, 2026 *
- Sunday, January 25, 2026 *
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 ^
- Monday, February 2, 2026 ^
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026 ^
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ^
- Friday, February 27, 2026
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Acting
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Saturday, January 24, 2026 *
- Sunday, January 25, 2026 *
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 ^
- Monday, February 2, 2026 ^
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026 ^
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ^
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Theatre Design & Production (TDP)
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
* New York City Regional Auditions: Acting & Musical Theatre ONLY. ^ Chicago Regional Auditions: Acting & Musical Theatre ONLY.
