Xavier Theatre

Audition and Interview Information

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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 2031! AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL CURRENT JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL!

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

Auditions will offer prospective theatre students an opportunity to meet current students and faculty, take a tour of the facilities and have an extending 1:1 interview and audition. Auditions last approximately 45 minutes each. Open auditions dates are below:

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026: 12:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Saturday, November 11, 2026: 12:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Saturday, January 30, 2027 (ONLINE AUDITIONS ONLY): 12:00PM - 6:00PM EST

Saturday, February 20, 2027: 12:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Saturday, March 20, 2027: 12:00pm - 6:00pm EST

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.