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OPENING THE COLLEGE CURTAIN

COLLEGES REPRESENTED AT THE 2023 VIRGINIA THESPIAN FESTIVAL

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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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Appalachian State University
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Averett University
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College of Charleston
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The Catholic University of America
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Ferrum College
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Hollins University
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Institute for American Musical Theatre
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James Madison University
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Longwood University
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Metropolitan School of the Arts
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The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
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The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
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Old Dominion University
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Radford University
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Roanoke College
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Shenandoah University
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Shepherd University
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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University of Mary Washington
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University of South Carolina
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The College of William & Mary
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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University of Wisconsin - Parkside
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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West Virginia University

AND MORE TO COME!


COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: TABLE FAIR AND AUDITIONS/ PORTFOLIOS

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE AUDITIONS THROUGH THE OPEN WATER REGISTRATION PORTAL (Oct-Nov). 

PURPOSE: The Virginia State Thespian Society will provide a forum at the Virginia State Thespian Festival where students may apply for university and college entry and possible scholarships. Space will be set aside where representatives from colleges and universities may meet with interested conference delegates. Virginia Thespians also wants to create a space for deeper connections and conversations between students pursuing information about performing arts higher education and both traditional as well as non-traditional higher education/ professional performing arts programs for post-high school training.

AUDITIONS: Students who wish to audition will register for auditions on the festival registration site. Students may audition in acting, musical theatre, and technical theatre.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: University and college representatives offering entry or scholarships at the festival will primarily be interested in delegates who will soon graduate. Therefore, only those students currently in the eleventh or twelfth grades may audition. All delegates auditioning must attend the special auditions meeting on Friday or Saturday at the festival and bring completed materials (20 copies of one-page résumé).

AUDITION GUIDELINES: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your assigned time for College Auditions. 

The performance area will be approximately 10' by 5'. No special lighting will be available. You will be provided with one (1) straight back chair and one (1) small table. YOU MAY NOT USE ADDITIONAL SET PIECES. You will be allowed time to BRIEFLY set the stage. All auditions will be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes for acting and four (4) minutes for tech. If you exceed the limit, time may be called.

DRESS: Dress nicely/professionally. Wear clothing that is simple and will allow easy movement for your blocking. COSTUMES ARE NOT PERMITTED INTRODUCTION/SLATING: Introduce yourself by name. Performers: Introduce the audition piece(s). Tech Presentations: State that you are presenting your “Tech Portfolio.” Your time begins after slating.

ACTING AUDITIONS: Select two one-minute contrasting monologues (humorous/dramatic; contemporary/classic, etc.) or one two minute monologue. MUSICAL AUDITIONS: Accompaniment to musical auditions may be live or recorded. Please prepare the whole song and you can plan to bring sheet music for a live accompanist. You will also be permitted to use a music device player. RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENT SHOULD CONTAIN INSTRUMENTATION ONLY! Auditions may be conducted on a slick floor which is not conducive to extensive dance.

TECHNICAL AUDITIONS: Speak for four minutes on a prepared portfolio of designs and sketches which illustrate your expertise.

BRING: Thirty copies of your resume.

REGISTRATION: Registration for College Auditions will be through our registration system.


​List of 2023 Colleges:
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Appalachian State University
Averett University
College of Charleston
The Catholic University of America
Ferrum College
Hollins University
​Institute for American Musical Theatre
James Madison University
​Longwood University
​Metropolitan School of the Arts
The National Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
​The New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Old Dominion University
​Roanoke College
​Radford University
Shenandoah University
Shepherd University
University of Maryland- Baltimore County (UMBC)
University of Mary Washington
​University of South Carolina
William & Mary
UW Parkside
UW Milwaukee
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
​West Virginia University
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Registrations for the 2023 College Auditions have closed. Thank you for your interest!
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