Audition and Interview Information
About the Auditions and Interviews
Admission into the Xavier University Theatre program is competitive. Any student interested in being considered as a Xavier Theatre or Musical Theatre major must audition and/or interview with the Theatre faculty. This process includes either an audition or tech/design presentation and a personal interview.
You should start the process by submitting your Theatre Major Application. After the theatre application has been received, you will be contacted by someone in the program to set an audition/interview time on the date you select.
ANNOUNCING AUDITION AND RECRUITMENT DATES FOR XAVIER THEATRE'S CLASS OF 2030! WE ARE EXCITED TO OPEN OUR AUDITIONS TO ALL CURRENT JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL!
AUDITION AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR FALL 2025 AND SPRING 2026 (MORE DETAILS TO COME!) PLEASE SIGN UP FOR DATES AND SHOWS AT THE THEATRE MAJOR APPLICATION FORM HERE: https://www.xavier.edu/theatre-program/for-prospective-students/major-form
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025: Xavier Theatre Open House (in conjunction with Xavier's X-Day)
This event will offer prospective theatre students an introduction to our program audition process, an informational session with students and faculty, a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to watch part of a technical rehearsal for our upcoming production of THE 25THANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Times TBA!
Saturday, October 18, 2025: Xavier Theatre Open House
This event will offer prospective theatre students an introduction to our program audition process, an informational session with students and faculty, a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to attend a performance of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2:00 or 7:30. Times TBA!
Saturday, October 25, 2025: Individual Audition Day & Open House (in conjunction with Xavier's X-Day)
This event will offer prospective theatre students an introduction to our program audition process, an informational session with students and faculty, a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to watch part of rehearsal for our upcoming production of THE CRUCIBLE. Auditions will be scheduled in 45-minute time slots from 10am-1:30pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Sunday, November 9, 2025: Individual Audition Day & Open House (in conjunction with Xavier's X-Day)
This event will offer prospective theatre students an introduction to our program audition process, an informational session with students and faculty, a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to watch technical rehearsal for our upcoming production of THE CRUCIBLE. Auditions will be scheduled in 45-minute time slots from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.
Saturday, November 15, 2025: Xavier Theatre Group Auditions
Our group audition experience includes multiple sessions with faculty, staff, alumni and students from the program and across the university. Families are encouraged to attend and participate in panels and discussions. Prospective students will have an individual audition (approximately 30 minutes each) and Musical Theatre students will participate in a group dance call. The day lasts approximately six hours from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Sunday, January 18, 2026: Xavier Theatre Online Audition Day
Unable to make it to Xavier? You can audition via Teams on this date. Auditions last 30-40 minutes and include all audition requirements of the degree you choose. In order to best facilitate a successful online audition, please submit, via youtube link, videos of your audition materials by January 12, 2026. Auditions will be scheduled from 10:00am - 4:00pm EST.
Sunday, February 15, 2026: Individual Audition Day
This event will offer prospective theatre students an informational session with students and faculty, a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to attend a performance of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; ABRIDGED. Auditions will be scheduled in 45-minute time slots from 10:00am - 1:30pm and 4:00pm - 6:30pm.
Saturday, March 21, 2026: Xavier Theatre Group Auditions
Our group audition experience includes multiple sessions with faculty, staff, alumni and students from the program and across the university. Families are encouraged to attend and participate in panels and discussions. Prospective students will have an individual audition (approximately 30 minutes each) and Musical Theatre students will participate in a group dance call. The day lasts approximately six hours from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Saturday, April 11, 2026: Xavier Theatre Group Auditions
Our group audition experience includes multiple sessions with faculty, staff, alumni and students from the program and across the university. Families are encouraged to attend and participate in panels and discussions. Prospective students will have an individual audition (approximately 30 minutes each) and Musical Theatre students will participate in a group dance call. Families will also have the option to attend our production of SPRING AWAKENING. The day lasts approximately six hours from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Sunday, April 12, 2026: Individual Audition Day
This event will offer prospective theatre students an informational session with students and faculty, a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to attend our production of SPRING AWAKENING (pre-registration for show required). Auditions will be scheduled in 45-minute time slots from 10:00am - 1:30pm and 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
B.A. Theatre
Performance
Prepare and bring the following to your audition:
- Two contemporary monologues (1-2 minutes each in length), OR
One contemporary monologue and one contemporary musical theatre song (prepare the entire song). Please bring sheet music for the accompanist. - Submit your current headshot (8x10) and resume on the Theatre Major Application Form.
Technical Theatre or Design
Bring the following to the interview:
- Portfolio of past production materials.
- Submit your current headshot and resume on the Theatre Major Application Form. If you do not have a headshot, please submit a favorite picture of yourself in 8x10 format.
B.A. Musical Theatre
Prepare and bring the following:
- Two contemporary musical theatre songs (prepare the entire song).
- One contemporary monologue (1-2 minutes in length).
- Submit your current headshot (8x10) and resume on the Theatre Major Application Form.
- Prior to your audition date, please email a dance video via private YouTube link to skiless1@xavier.edu. Follow these guidelines:
- Perform a one-minute dance in whatever discipline you are most comfortable. Suggested genres include contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, African, or tap.
- Use movements and steps that you can execute skillfully.
- All choreography must be performed to music.
- You should be the only person in the video.
- Please do not submit videos from performances.
- Dancer’s entire body must be in frame the entire time.