Faculty
235, Center for the Arts
419.289.5821 / tdurbin@ashland.edu
Department of Theatre
Scholarship Auditions
Scholarship Auditions & Interviews
Scholarship Requirements
We offer a variety of talent-based scholarships that require an audition and interview. Theatre scholarships are available to students who major, minor or participate in theatre, but a limited number of awards are available.
Prospective students must complete the formal Ashland University application process and be accepted to the University before they can be awarded a scholarship. It is highly recommended that students complete the Ashland University Application for Admission prior to a scholarship audition and interview.
For strong scholarship consideration, all scholarship auditions and interviews must be submitted to GetAcceptd.com/Ashland by April 1 prior to the proposed academic year of enrollment.
For more information please contact us at 419.289.5100 or theatre@ashland.edu.
Audition and Interview information for prospective theatre students
An audition determines the student’s experience and potential for success in a theatre-related career. In addition, all prospective students will interview with members of the faculty to assess skills and interests. Interviews also allow students to talk with faculty members in an informal manner and discover what Ashland University and the student have to offer each other.
Audition and Interview Dates for 2020-2021 Scholarships are
- Saturday, February 15, 2020
- Saturday, March 21, 2020
- Saturday, April 4, 2020
- Auditions also available by appointment anytime prior to student's enrollment including summer sessions.
ACTORS:
- Complete the theatre scholarship application form and include an acting resume and letter of recommendation online at GetAcceptd.com/Ashland
- Schedule your audition at GetAcceptd.com/Ashland
- Perform a one-to-two minute memorized contemporary monologue
- Perform a one-to-two minute memorized classical monologue
- The interview: the faculty will ask each student questions about their training, background and goals. Students may ask the faculty questions as well.
ACTORS – MUSICAL THEATRE
- Complete the theatre scholarship application form and include an acting resume and letter of recommendation online at GetAcceptd.com/Ashland
- Schedule your audition at GetAcceptd.com/Ashland
- Perform a memorized ballad not to exceed two minutes*
- Perform a memorized up-tempo song not to exceed two minutes*
- Musicianship screening: each student will be asked to perform simple music reading exercises, match pitch with their voice, sing simple melodic patterns and execute simple rhythms. To successfully complete the audition, the student must demonstrate the ability to read music in any one clef and with understanding of rhythms.
- The interview: the faculty will ask each student questions about their training, background and goals. Students may ask the faculty questions as well.
*Accompanist will be provided. Auditionee must provide the accompanist with clearly marked music in the appropriate key. Auditionee may not sing acapella.
