Program Auditions/Interviews 2025-2026

In-Person program auditons/interviews take place at Major for A Day. Virtual/other options are listed below.

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Prior to auditioning/interviewing 

  1. Apply to Wichita State University 
  2. Complete the FAFSA 
  3. Fill out SPA program acceptance/scholarship form (includes bio, headshot, resume, and essay) 
  4. Attend Major for a Day (includes auditioning &/or interviewing for acceptance into the different programs)

The virtual/other options for acceptance are listed below each area, reach out to the contacts for further information!

 

Acting and Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Theatre

Acceptance Process: Interview (in-person or virtual) with program faculty to discuss your experience in theatre, interest in the degree concentration, other disciplines you would like to combine with theatre, and career goals. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Acting

Acceptance Process: Audition – 2 contrasting monologues (no longer than 3 minutes total) in-person or self-tape. Interview (in-person or virtual) with program faculty to discuss your experience in acting, interest in the degree concentration, and career goals. 

Contact/Email: Sheldon Mba at sheldon.mba@wichita.edu. 


Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Dance

Acceptance Process: Audition – take a class in-person or submit a virtual audition. Interview (in-person or virtual) with program faculty to discuss your experience in dance, interest in the degree concentration, other disciplines you would like to combine with dance, and career goals. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Dance

Acceptance Process: Audition – take a class in-person or submit a virtual audition. Interview (in-person or virtual) with program faculty to discuss your experience in dance, interest in the degree concentration, and career goals. 

Contact/email: Sabrina Vasquez at sabrina.vasquez@wichita.edu. 

 

Design & Technical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Design & Technical Theatre

Acceptance Process: Interview and portfolio review (in-person or virtual) with program faculty to discuss your experience in design and technical theatre, interest in the degree concentration, and career goals. 

Contact/Email: Melissa Penkava Koza at melissa.koza@wichita.edu. 

 

Music Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Music Theatre

Acceptance Process: Audition - 2 contrasting 32-bar musical theatre songs & a 1-minute monologue in person or self-tape. Interview (in-person or virtual) with program faculty to discuss your experience in preparation for pursing a degree in musical theatre and career goals. 

NOTE: When auditioning for the musical theatre program, you will also be considered for the Acting and Dance programs.

Contact/Email: Amy Baker Schiwethale at amy.baker@wichita.edu.

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