Season Audition Info

2025-26 Season Audition Information

Anyone interested in auditioning for our 2025-26 season should fill out an interest form & sign-up for an audition time using the links above. A headshot & bio is required as part of the Interest Form.
If you have any questions or issues, please email performingarts@wichita.edu.

Schedule of Auditions
(check the SPA Student & Community Team for more details)
Date	Time	Program	Student Level	Location
August 19	6-10 PM	Play, Film	3rd & 4th Year Returning Students	Wilner & Pit
August 20	6-10 PM	Play, Film	1st & 2nd Year & Transfer Students	Wilner & Pit
August 21	6-10 PM	Play, Film	Callbacks	Wilner & Pit
August 22	3:30-5:30 PM	All	Dance Repertoire Concert group auditions	Heskett Center 144A
August 25	6-10 PM	Musical Incubator	All Performing Arts Students (majors only)	Heskett Center 144A
August 26	3:30-10 PM	Musical Incubator Discussion	Required for all MT majors and cast	Heskett Center 144A
August 27	6-10 PM	Musical	6 PM Dance Call; 7-10 PM Based on Audition Time	Heskett Center 144A
August 28	6-10 PM	Musical	6 PM Dance Call; 7-10 PM Based on Audition Time	Heskett Center 144A
August 29	3:30-10 PM	Musical	Callbacks	Welsbacher Theatre
September 5		Casting Announced		Posted on Teams

How to Prepare

Sign-up for an audition time/day using the link above
Complete the 2025-26 Season Interest Form by August 19 (link above)
Scripts may be available on Teams as applicable (non-SPA majors use the email above for script assistance)
See specific requirements below for each show

NOW WE ARE A HUNDRED (produced reading)

Self tape submittal will be required
- 2 monologues (max 1 min each)
  - One should be a dramatic and one comedic monologue

Film/TIME STANDS STILL (play)

2 monologues (max 1 min each)
- One should be a dramatic and one comedic monologue

SPARK Spring Dance Concert

No prepared materials needed.
Audition process may include learning dance phrases from 1-3 choreographers, improvisation, & dance theatre.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows for unrestricted movement and ability to see full body (including face).
Students may be asked to dance barefoot or in jazz or ballet slippers. No additional footwear is needed for auditions, but if cast in a ballet or jazz-based work, appropriate footwear will be required for the piece.

COMPANY

Dance Call both nights beginning at 6pm. Students will learn combination on the spot.
Individual singing/acting slots begin at 7pm. Please utilize sign up link found at the top of the page.
Song: a 60-90 second (or 32-bar) cut of a contemporary musical theatre song in the style of COMPANY. Your selection should showcase your vocal ability and skill in acting through song. Please do not choose a song from Company.
- Please bring your music three whole punched in a binder. No scores or loose sheets.
- Accompanist will be provided.
Monologue: a 60-90 second contemporary monologue, also in the style of the show. Choose a piece that reflects a fully developed character and demonstrates your storytelling and acting range.

Jo Zakas Incubator

Song: A 32-bar cut of your favorite song that showcases/encompasses who you are as an artist.
- Please also bring your audition book in case the writers need to see more.
Please bring your music three whole punched in a binder. No scores or loose sheets.
- Accompanist will be provided.
All Musical Theatre students are required to audition and participate in the Jo Zakas Musical Theatre Incubator. Other SPA majors are encouraged to audition if they have strong vocal training.

Rehearsal Schedule & Performance Dates

NOW WE ARE A HUNDRED (produced reading)