Program Auditions/Interviews 2025-2026

The schedule, registration link, & other (virtual) options are listed below.

How to Prepare  Register for a Time Slot  Other/Virtual Option

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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. Consider attending Major for a Day (Auditioning, interviewing, & portfolio reviews occur after Major for a Day ends. It's a great two for one option.)
  5. Fill out the registration form below for October 10, 2025 or click here for other (virtual) options

Registration Form

What is your degree program of interest? (select as many as you want)*
You will be given a time slot for each program interest you select.
I am a...(select one)
 
Schedule for October 10, 2025
(subject to change)
Time/Session Description
2:45-5:00 pm
Acting Degree Auditions

Monologues & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in auditioning for the acting degree.

  • Prepare 2 contrasting 1 minute monologue pieces.
2:45-5:00 pm 
Dance Degree Auditions

Solos & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in auditioning for the dance degrees.

  • 1-2 minute solo choreographed & performed by the applicant
2:45-5:00 pm 
Design & Technical Theatre
Degree Portfolio Reviews & Interviews

Portfolio reviews & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in the design & technical theatre degree.

  • Bring portfolio: renderings and/or drawings and/or photos of your work
2:45-3:30 pm
Dance Call for Musical Theatre Degree

This will be a dance call for students interested in auditioning for the musical theatre degree.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the musical theatre degree, students who audition for this program are also considered for the acting & dance programs.
3:45 pm-last scheduled time slot
Musical Theatre Degree Auditions

Auditions & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in auditioning for the musical theatre degree.

  • All students should be prepared to perform a monologue & sing two 32 bar songs.
  • Bring double-sided sheet music in a 3-ring binder.
  • An accompanist will be provided.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the musical theatre degree, students who audition for this program are also considered for the acting & dance programs.
4:00-5:00 pm
Theatre General Studies Degree Interviews

Interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in the theatre general studies degree. This is a great option for students with multiple areas of interests.

  • Come prepared to discuss your interests in Theatre & other areas of study.

The other/virtual 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 – 2-3 minutes of any movement that travels across the floor and incorporates jumps, turns and floor work, 1-2 minute solo choreographed & performed by the applicant for an in-person or 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 Schwiethale at amy.baker@wichita.edu.

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