Degree Program Auditions/Portfolio Reviews

The schedule, registration link, & other (virtual) options are listed below.

Process for Acceptance Other/Virtual Option Consider Attending Major for a Day Registration Form 

Process for Acceptance into a Degree Program & Next Steps 

  1. Be Admitted to Wichita State University 
  2. Complete the Registration Form (includes a resume, headshot, & career goals essay) below to register for an audition/interview or a portfolio review to be accepted into a degree program. Choose one of 4 options below in the form.
    1. October 9, 2026
    2. February 26, 2027
    3. Make an appoint for a different in-person day 
    4. Virtual

Next Steps After Acceptance into a Degree Program

  1. Complete the FAFSA 
  2. Fill out School of Performing Arts Scholarship Application (includes a short essay regarding financial needs) 
  3. Enroll in classes. Schedule your advising appointment by visiting One Stop (new students) or CFA Advising (transfer students).

 

Potential Schedule for October 9, 2026 or February 26, 2027
(subject to change)
Time/Session Description
 

Acting
3:00-5:00 pm
Acting Degree Auditions

Monologues & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in auditioning for the acting degree.

  • Prepare 2 contrasting 1 minute monologue pieces.
 

Dance

3:00-3:45 pm 
Contemporary Dance Phrase

Required for all dance applicants interested in the BA or BFA degree program.

3:45-5:00 pm
Dance Degree Auditions

Solos (BFA only) & interviews (BA and BFA) will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in auditioning for the dance degrees.

  • BFA applicants only - 1-2 minute solo choreographed & performed
 

Design & Technical Theatre
3:00-5:00 pm 
Design & Technical Theatre
Degree Portfolio Reviews & Interviews

Portfolio reviews & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in the design & technical theatre degree.

  • Bring portfolio: renderings and/or drawings and/or photos of your work
 

Musical Theatre
3:00-3:30 pm
Dance Call for Music Theatre Degree

This will be a dance call for students interested in auditioning for the musical theatre degree.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the musical theatre degree, students who audition for this program are also considered for the acting & dance programs.
3:45-5:00 pm
Music Theatre Degree Auditions

Auditions & interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in auditioning for the musical theatre degree.

  • All students should be prepared to perform a monologue & sing two 32 bar songs.
  • Bring double-sided sheet music in a 3-ring binder.
  • An accompanist will be provided.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the musical theatre degree, students who audition for this program are also considered for the acting & dance programs.
 

Theatre 
4:00-5:00 pm
Theatre Degree Interviews

Interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots for students interested in the theatre degree. This is a great option for students with multiple areas of interests.

  • Come prepared to discuss your interests in Theatre & other areas of study.

The other/virtual options for degree acceptance are listed below each area, reach out to the contacts for further information!

THEATRE 

Contact/Email: Amy Baker Schwiethale (Program Coordinator of Theatre) at amy.baker@wichita.edu. 

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Theatre

In-person or virtual interview with theatre faculty to discuss your experience in theatre, interest in the degree concentration, other disciplines you would like to combine with theatre, and career goals.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Acting

2 contrasting monologues (no longer than 3 minutes total) in-person or self-tape.

In-person or virtual interview with acting faculty to discuss your experience in acting, interest in the degree concentration, and career goals. 

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Design & Technical Theatre

In-person or virtual interview and portfolio review with  design & technical theatre faculty to discuss your experience in design and technical theatre, interest in the degree concentration, and career goals. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Musical Theatre

2 contrasting 32-bar musical theatre songs, 1-minute monologue in person or self-tape, and the required dance combination (will be provided to applicants).

In-person or virtual interview with musical theatre faculty to discuss your experience in preparation for pursing a degree in musical theatre and career goals. 

NOTE: Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the musical theatre degree, students who audition for this program are also considered for the acting & dance programs.


DANCE

Contact/email: Denise Celestin (Program Coordinator of Dance) at denise.celestin@wichita.edu 

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Dance

In-person requires participation in a contemporary technique class; Virtual requires a self tape of 2-3 minutes of any movement that travels across the floor and incorporates jumps, turns, and floor work. 

In-person or virtual interview with dance faculty to discuss your experience in dance, interest in the degree concentration, and career goals.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Dance

In-person requires a 1-2 minute solo choreographed (and performed) by the applicant and participation in a contemporary technique class; Virtual requires a video link to a 1-2 minute solo choreographed (and performed) by the applicant and 2-3 minutes of any movement that travels across the floor and incorporates jumps, turns, and floor work. 

In-person or virtual interview with dance faculty to discuss your experience in dance interest in the degree concentration, and career goals. 

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