• Acting: Prepare two contrasting monologues totaling no more than four minutes.
• Optional (Performance and Musical Theatre Concentrations): You are welcome to include one extra video (direct upload or YouTube/Vimeo link with exact time code is acceptable) under one of the following categories.
  • A video from a performance (singing, dancing, and/or acting) that took place within the previous 18 months. (No more than two minutes in length.)
  • A “Wild Card” video (a special skill, unique dance style or contemporary dance, an instrumental performance, etc.).
• Interview: A portion of the audition includes an interview with the performance faculty.
• Personal Statement: Upload a short (1 page single-spaced) essay outlining your relevant experience. Please consider these three questions:
  • What interests you about the performance degree and CSU Theatre
  • What skills, interests, and experiences would you like to have or develop here?
  • If you met yourself five years from now, what would you want that person to have learned, or how would they have grown?
• Resumé: Upload your resumé, which includes any training and experience you have had in theatre, music, and dance, as well as academic honors, work experience, and community service.
• Photograph: Upload a recent picture; a resumé headshot or a graduation portrait are preferred, otherwise take your photograph against a neutral background.

If you are auditioning in person, you will deliver the two contrasting monologues and complete your interview. the optional video, personal statement, resume, and photograph will all be uploaded with your application.

If you are auditioning virtually, you will upload your two contrasting monologues, the optional video, personal statement, resume, and photograph with your application. Once your application is complete, you will schedule an interview with the performance faculty. The interview will take place on Zoom and a link will be provided.

• Acting: Prepare one (1) one-minute contemporary monologue video. The monologue must be memorized, should be performed in the context of the entire play, and the material should be appropriate for your age and experience.
• Singing: Prepare two selections of musical theatre repertoire that contrast in style. Each cut should be at least 32 bars each, with a 2-4 bar piano introduction, but should not exceed ~one minute in length. Both songs must be memorized, and one should be written before 1965. Sing with recorded or live accompaniment, not a cappella. For virtual auditions, please edit the cuts together into one video file.
• Movement: Upload a short (less than one minute) video of choreography that showcases your movement ability, set to a musical theatre song (either lyrics or instrumental is acceptable). Videos must be one take from start to finish, without cuts or edits. Movement videos will be uploaded with your application for both in-person and virtual auditions.
• Optional Additional Video: You are welcome to include one extra video (direct upload or YouTube/Vimeo link with exact time code is acceptable) under one of the following categories.
  • A video from a performance (singing, dancing, and/or acting) that took place within the previous 18 months. (No more than two minutes in length.)
  • A “Wild Card” video (a special skill, unique dance style or contemporary dance, an instrumental performance, etc.).
• Interview: A portion of the audition includes an interview with the musical theatre faculty.
• Supporting Materials:
  • Resumé: Upload your resumé, which includes any training and experience you have had in theatre, music, and dance, as well as academic honors, work experience, and community service.
  • Photograph: Upload a recent picture; a resumé headshot or a graduation portrait are preferred, otherwise, take your photo against a neutral background.
  • Personal Statement: Upload a short (1 page single-spaced) essay outlining your relevant experience. Please consider these three questions:
    • What interests you about the musical theatre degree and CSU Theatre?
    • What skills, interests, and experiences would you like to have or develop here?
    • If you met yourself five years from now, what would you want that person to have learned, or how would they have grown?

If you are auditioning in person, you will deliver your monologue and singing selections, and complete your interview with musical theatre faculty. The movement video, optional video, personal statement, resume, and photograph will all be uploaded with your application.

If you are auditioning virtually, you will upload your monologue, singing selections, movement video, optional video, personal statement, resume, and photograph with your application. Once your application is complete, you will schedule an interview with the musical theatre faculty. The interview will take place on Zoom and a link will be provided.

Students applying to design and technology concentrations are required to submit a portfolio. This can be a PDF or Word file, slideshow, or website. The digital portfolio demonstrates the student's experience and understanding of one or more of the following: theatrical productions, art, making, and/or design. Examples should be visual or aural work that indicates the student's aesthetic as an artist.

Interview: A portion of the audition includes an interview with the design and technology faculty.

Supporting Materials:

• Resumé: Upload your resumé, which includes any training and experience you have had in theatre, music, and dance, as well as academic honors, work experience, and community service.
• Personal Statement: A personal introduction to the portfolio is encouraged. Upload a short (1 page single-spaced) essay describing what you hope to gain as a CSU Theatre major. Tell us about your creative experience to date and about why you are applying to our program.

All design and technology concentration portfolio reviews will be virtual. Once you have uploaded your digital portfolio, resume, and personal statement with your application, you will schedule an interview with the design and technology faculty. The interview will be on Zoom and a link will be provided.