The Department of Theatre seeks students interested in studying acting, directing, scene design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, theatre technology, stage management, dramaturgy, playwriting, theatre management, and general theatre studies. Auditions and interviews determine the student's experience and potential for success in a theatre-related career. A student participating in auditions through an organized event does not need to schedule a private audition.

UE Theatre Viewbook

Auditions and interviews should include one or more of the following approaches:

• Audition: Actors should provide a headshot, resume, and prepare a memorized two-to-three-minute monologue from a contemporary play, 20-30 lines from a play by William Shakespeare, and one verse from a Broadway musical. The student must provide recorded musical accompaniment and use their own playing device.
• Portfolio Review:
  • Stage managers, designers, and technicians should provide a resume, as well as present examples of work in the form of photographs, prompt-scripts, slides, and/or drawings of productions on which the student has worked. Examples of related skills (sewing, woodworking, drawing, etc.) are also helpful.
  • Students interested in theatre management should present a comprehensive resume, writing samples, and any photographs or examples of completed projects.
  • Students interested in theatre studies may choose to combine an audition and portfolio review.
  • Students interested in directing/dramaturgy should present a resume of theatre work and an essay on their artistic goals for a career in the theatre industry in directing and/or dramaturgy.
• Interview: All prospective students will interview with members of the faculty to assess skills and interests. Interviews allow students to talk with a faculty member in an informal manner and discover what the University of Evansville and the student have to offer each other.

Auditions and Interviews Schedule

As a proud, founding member of the National Unified Auditions, the University of Evansville will conduct auditions and interviews in-person and via a virtual platform this year. We will be participating in several group auditions, UE private auditions (in-person and virtual), and private auditions as part of the National Unified Auditions.

The University of Evansville Theatre has a $25 audition fee for all private auditions. To apply for a need-based fee waiver, please email theatre@daikuan918.com.

Upcoming Private Auditions

• Private On-Campus Auditions - Evansville, Evansville, IN – Monday, January 20, 2025
• Private Online Auditions, Evansville, IN – Monday, January 20, 2025
• Private National Unified Auditions - New York, New York, NY – Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Private National Unified Auditions - Chicago, Chicago, IL – Monday, February 3, 2025
• Private National Unified Auditions - Chicago, Chicago, IL – Tuesday, February 4, 2025
• Private National Unified Auditions - Chicago, Chicago, IL – Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Private National Unified Auditions - Chicago, Chicago, IL – Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Private National Unified Auditions - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA – Sunday, February 9, 2025
• Private On-Campus Auditions - Evansville, Evansville, IN – Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Private On-Campus Auditions - Evansville, Evansville, IN – Saturday, March 22, 2025
• Private Online Auditions, Evansville, IN – Saturday, March 29, 2025

Upcoming Group Auditions

The University of Evansville plans to have representatives conducting auditions and interviews in conjunction with the following events:

• Colorado Thespian Conference - Denver
• Georgia Thespian Conference - Columbus
• Kansas Thespian Festival - Wichita
• Musical Theatre College Auditions - Virtual