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School of Theatre & Dance

Auditions

In addition to the University of Houston’s requirements for Admissions, the School of Theatre & Dance requires that prospective students undergo assessment by faculty members in their area of concentration. All students must audition for admittance into their chosen program. To schedule an audition, contact the representative for your area. Additional program-specific details may be found below.

AUDITIONS FOR THEATRE

THEATRE AUDITIONS 

The link to the audition application on Acceptd.com is here:  Audition Form  

Email: UHTheatreAmbassadors@UH.edu

On-campus auditions:

  • Friday, November 3, 2023 
  • Friday, February 2, 2024
  • Friday, February 23, 2024
  • Tentative Spring Virtual Auditions March 2024 (dates to be updated for the 2024-2025 academic year)

(All auditions are approximately from 9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 

Prospective students should expect to spend the audition day at the UH School of Theatre & Dance to meet our faculty and students, attend theatre workshops, meet with representatives from Admissions and Financial Aid, and tour the theatre facilities and the campus. Prospective students audition for a panel of faculty members and/or have a portfolio review, depending on the program they wish to attend (Acting, Stage Management, Production, Playwriting/Dramaturgy, or Theatre Education). This is a fun and exciting day to get acquainted with the School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston.

On-campus audition registration is limited to 40 student participants on-campus audition date. Advanced registration is required. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Off-campus auditions:

TxETA TheatreFest - September 27 - 30, 2023

South Texas Theater Auditions - October 16, 2023

Texas Thespians Festival San Antonio - November 10 - 13, 2023

Texas Thespians Festival Grapevine - November 15 - 18, 2023

Booker T. Washington HSPVA - November 17 - 18, 2023

Greater Houston Area Auditions - November 19, 2023

Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) - March 13 - 17, 2024 (dates to be updated for the 2024-2025 academic year)

 

THEATRE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND TIPS 

 

GRADUATE THEATRE AUDITIONS 

The link to the audition application on Acceptd.com is here:  Audition Form  

Email: asnoble@central.uh.edu

On-site auditions:

(On-site auditions for the University of Houston + Alley Theatre MFA Professional Actor Training Program are held on a Saturday in February each year, and last from 9 am-12 pm.) 

Prospective students should expect to spend a half-day at the School of Theatre & Dance, to meet UH School of Theatre & Dance faculty and students, attend masterclasses, and tour the theatre facilities. MFA candidates audition for a panel of faculty members, and callback interviews are offered on a case-by-case basis.

On-site audition registration is limited to 25 participants. Advanced registration is required. To be considered for a spot, please submit a headshot, resume, and a video audition. 

Video audition submission requirements:

Interested candidates are asked to submit their headshot, resume, and a link (YouTube, Vimeo, or comparable platform) for a video audition containing:

  • Close-up framing (shoulders to the top of head) of a candidate offering their full name, the name of their undergraduate institution, and one other (optional) piece of personal information.
  • Medium shot framing (thighs or midsection to top of head) of the candidate performing two contrasting monologues, showing their strengths and range as a performer.

Video submissions must be no more than 2 minutes, 30 seconds in length, and must be received by January 15 for priority consideration. 

Video links may be sent directly to Adam Noble, Head of MFA Acting, at asnoble@central.uh.edu.

Off-campus auditions:

The University of Houston + Alley Theatre MFA Professional Actor Training Program attends the in-person auditions coordinated by the University/Regional Theatre Association (URTA), and holds callback interviews in each of those cities.

Direct applications:

Candidates wishing to apply directly to the program may submit a headshot, resume, and a video audition, for the opportunity to be invited to a callback interview.  Callback interviews will be held at multiple locations within the continental United States in January and February.  (While online/virtual auditions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, we prefer to meet auditioners in person whenever possible.)

Video audition submission requirements:

Interested candidates are asked to submit their headshot, resume, and a link (YouTube, Vimeo, or comparable platform) for a video audition containing:

  • Close-up framing (shoulders to the top of head) of a candidate offering their full name, the name of their undergraduate institution, and one other (optional) piece of personal information.
  • Medium shot framing (thighs or midsection to top of head) of the candidate performing two contrasting monologues, showing their strengths and range as a performer.

Video submissions must be no more than 2 minutes, 30 seconds in length, and must be received by January 15 for priority consideration. 

Video links may be sent directly to Adam Noble, Head of MFA Acting, at asnoble@central.uh.edu.

AUDITIONS FOR DANCE

Auditions Contact for Dance 

Jacqueline Bobet
Head of Recruitment
Email: jabobet@central.uh.edu

Admission into the University of Houston’s Dance Program is by audition only. We offer three audition dates per academic year; one in the fall and two in the spring. Students interested in majoring, minoring, or working toward the dance certification may audition prior to being accepted into the University of Houston. However, prospective students will not be allowed to enroll in dance classes until they are accepted by the University and the Dance Program.

For the 2023-2024 school year, the audition deadlines are:

  • October 28, 2023
  • February 3, 2024
  • April 6, 2024 (dates to be updated for the 2024-2025 academic year)

These dates are currently deadlines for submission of online audition materials. At this time we are only holding auditions virtually. The required audition materials are the online application form (link below) and skills videos. For the audition videos, we are asking to see your current level of ability in ballet, and modern/contemporary dance, plus one technique or style of your choice. Videos must be uploaded into the audition application form. All required information about videos can be found at the Dance Audition Video Requirements link below.

Students interested in attending the University of Houston in the spring should submit their materials by the fall deadline. Students interested in attending the University of Houston in the fall can submit their materials by any three of the deadlines.

The link to the audition application form on Acceptd.com is here:  Audition Form 

The link to the video requirements is here: DANCE AUDITION VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

For audition questions please contact:  jabobet@central.uh.edu