Theatre Auditions: In addition to admission to the University, all undergraduate applicants to the Division of Theatre must complete an audition. These auditions are held both on campus and at regional locations across the country and provide Theatre faculty the opportunity to evaluate your artistic accomplishment, as well as your potential for success in the program.

For a complete list of audition dates and information on how to request an audition appointment, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

First-year and transfer Theatre candidates should prepare two contrasting monologues from contemporary plays and one song. (Please note that no accompanist is provided nor required.) The total length of both pieces and the song should not exceed five (5) minutes. Auditions will also include an interview. Candidates interested in design, directing, playwriting or other areas of theatre should be prepared to discuss and demonstrate their abilities in those areas in addition to presenting their auditions. All auditions will be videotaped.

Undergraduate Audition Dates for the Division of Theatre 2007-2008

Dallas Theatre Audition Dates

Dallas Auditions*

November 9-10
January 18-20
February 22-24

Regional Auditions*

November 16, 2007 - Tampa FL
November 17, 2007 - Orlando FL
January 12, 2008 - Miami FL
February 2, 2008 - New York NY Unified
February 5-6, 2008 - Chicago IL Unified
February 9-10, 2008 - Los Angeles CA Unified

Click here to view the venue web page for location, date and directions.

To request an audition reservation, submit the following form.

To make a reservation for a DALLAS or REGIONAL audition, please contact either of the following:
Tommy Newton, Recruitment Director: tnewton@smu.edu
Joe S. Hoselton, Recruitment Officer: hoselton@smu.edu
214.768.3217

*Reservations are required and can be made after October 1, 2007.

Note: All information is subject to change. Please be sure to check this web page for the most current information.