Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged to receive a decision by the end of the year, and for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. You will select your audition time within the application for admission.
The School of Theatre and Dance has pivoted to virtual auditions. We hope this gives you a convenient way to audition and interview for potential scholarships.
November 7: Theatre and Dance
January 16: Theatre only
February 13: Theatre and Dance
February 20: Theatre only
Scholarship notification will take place the first week of March.
If you would like to audit a class via Zoom, meet with faculty, or if you have a question about the enrollment process, email Cristen Monson.
On audition day, you will attend a synchronous interview with acting faculty.
There will be a brief meeting of all those auditioning. Faculty and administration will introduce themselves and answer questions.
You will go to a waiting room where current students will talk about the program and answer questions while individual auditions take place. Auditions will be in the order the application is received.
During your audition, you'll perform your pieces and be given feedback.
Upload your acting/performance resume and recent photo to your Slate application prior to your audition.
Required: Two contrasting monologues 60 seconds each
Optional: One song 32 bars with accompaniment track
Required:
Optional: If dance is your strong suit, you are invited to submit a pre-recorded 30-60 second dance sample in whatever discipline you are most comfortable. Please no tap. Dance media can be self-choreographed but it must be a solo video of you. This can include a full body self-tape or a professionally choreographed show, competition, or other performance so long as you are featured on your own. All choreography must be performed to music, no “a cappella” please.
Optional: If dance is your strong suit, you are invited to submit a pre-recorded 30-60 second dance sample in whatever discipline you are most comfortable. Please no tap. Dance media can be self-choreographed but it must be a solo video of you. This can include a full body self-tape or a professionally choreographed show, competition, or other performance so long as you are featured on your own. All choreography must be performed to music, no “a cappella” please.
Students are accepted into the Acting major within the School of Theatre and Dance on a rolling basis, contingent on admission by Illinois State University. Normally students are notified within two weeks whether or not they have passed their audition via email.
This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged to receive a decision by the end of the year, and for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. You will select your audition time within the application for admission.
The School of Theatre and Dance has pivoted to virtual auditions. We hope this gives you a convenient way to audition and interview for potential scholarships.
November 7: Theatre and Dance
January 16: Theatre only
February 13: Theatre and Dance
February 20: Theatre only
Scholarship notification will take place the first week of March.
If you would like to audit a class via Zoom, meet with faculty, or if you have a question about the enrollment process, email Cristen Monson.
On audition day, you will attend a synchronous interview with acting faculty.
There will be a brief meeting of all those auditioning. Faculty and administration will introduce themselves and answer questions.
You will go to a waiting room where current students will talk about the program and answer questions while individual auditions take place. Auditions will be in the order the application is received.
During your audition, you'll perform your pieces and be given feedback.
Upload your acting/performance resume and recent photo to your Slate application prior to your audition.
Required: Two contrasting monologues 60 seconds each
Optional: One song 32 bars with accompaniment track
Required:
Optional: If dance is your strong suit, you are invited to submit a pre-recorded 30-60 second dance sample in whatever discipline you are most comfortable. Please no tap. Dance media can be self-choreographed but it must be a solo video of you. This can include a full body self-tape or a professionally choreographed show, competition, or other performance so long as you are featured on your own. All choreography must be performed to music, no “a cappella” please.
Optional: If dance is your strong suit, you are invited to submit a pre-recorded 30-60 second dance sample in whatever discipline you are most comfortable. Please no tap. Dance media can be self-choreographed but it must be a solo video of you. This can include a full body self-tape or a professionally choreographed show, competition, or other performance so long as you are featured on your own. All choreography must be performed to music, no “a cappella” please.
Students are accepted into the Acting major within the School of Theatre and Dance on a rolling basis, contingent on admission by Illinois State University. Normally students are notified within two weeks whether or not they have passed their audition via email.
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2.52 - 3.63
None
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
Sequence requires an audition.
This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Cristen Monson | Centennial West 203 | cbmonso@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3936 |
2.52 - 3.63
This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
Applications are always accepted.
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Sequence requires an audition.
Name | Office | Phone | |
---|---|---|---|
Cristen Monson | Centennial West 203 | cbmonso@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3936 |