School of Performing Arts Scholarships

Dance | Musical Theatre | Theatre

General Information and Audition Dates

Wichita State University's School of Performing Arts awards Dance, Musical Theatre and Theatre scholarships to students who qualify by audition. Additional scholarships are available for qualifying junior and senior performing arts majors.

Interested high school and community college students or transfer students should plan to visit the campus. While on campus, students may audition, meet performing arts faculty, visit dance and/or theatre classes, obtain financial advising and career counseling

At the end of each Academic Year the faculty considers all current majors for scholarships and reviews the eligibility of each student. Outstanding students are then selected to receive additional scholarships for the following year.

DANCE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

FALL: Saturday, November 7, 2009
TIME: 1:30pm
LOCATION: Heskett Center Dance Studios

Requirements for Dance: Applicants will participate in a dance auditions class, consisting of jazz, modern, and ballet components. Wear dance attire for this audition. No solo work required.

Applicants are encouraged to attend one or both of the Kansas Dance Festival classes being held prior to auditions.

Contact Renea Goforth, (316) 978-3530, between 12:30 and 4:00 pm to schedule an appointment or for more information.

MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

FALL: November 11, 9:30-11:00, C-9, Duerkson FAC
November 21, 1:00-3:00
LOCATION: Duerkson Fine Arts Center Dance Studio, Room C9, WSU Campus

Requirements for Musical Theatre: Audition consists of a dance audition. Following will be a performance of two contrasting musical theatre songs (1 up-tempo or belt and 1 ballad) and one 2 minute contemporary monologue. Bring clothes that allow freedom of movement. Material must be memorized. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key, no recorded accompaniment will be permitted; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume if available.

Upon arrival there will be a general meeting to fill out audition forms. All students will then learn and perform a short dance combination. The dance portion of the audition will last 30-45 minutes. Students will then have time to change, if they wish, and will present their songs and monologues individually by appointment.

Contact Linda Starkey (316) 978-3462, or Renea Goforth, School of Performing Arts Administrative Specialist, (316) 978-6634 to schedule an appointment.

THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

Auditions for Theatre scholarships are done by appointment only. Please contact Bret Jones, Director of Theatre, to schedule an audition at (316) 978-3646.

Requirements for Theatre Performance: Applicants should prepare for presentations 2 contrasting monologues of 1 minute in length each. Please bring a resume and a headshot if available.

Requirements for Theatre Technical & Design: Applicants will participate in an interview with Design Faculty and may submit renderings, drawings, photos and/or slides of their work if available.