Admission and auditions

Prospective students must be admitted to FLC in advance of auditioning. Students are not required to audition to become a Theatre major unless they seek a scholarship. An audition is required for the Musical Theatre program. Auditions take place each spring, with scholarships announced immediately following. 

Fill out the application form to participate in the on-campus audition or to submit an audition video. Any student may participate in our Major for a Day  program prior to auditioning.

Schedule or submit your audition

Audition dates

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Theatre Scholarship Audition Requirements

  • Prepare one comedic and one dramatic monologue 60-90 seconds each.

Musical Theatre Audition/Scholarship Requirements

  • One contemporary monologue (written after 1950) from a published play or by a professional writer. A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced, even if not professionally published.
  • One song written before 1965 (musical theater, Golden Age, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.).
  • One song written after 1965 (musical theater, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.). This song should contrast the style of your first selection (for example, a ballad and an uptempo piece).
  • Dance auditions will be held in the afternoon. Please dress appropriately and stretch before the audition.

Video audition requirements

  • Prepare one comedic monologue.
  • Prepare two songs: one uptempo and one ballad from the Musical Theatre Repertoire.
  • Prepare a 90-second musical theatre dance combo.
  • Video auditions must be received one week prior to the on-campus audition date(s).

Acceptance & scholarships

All prospective students who are admitted into FLC and audition will be considered for a scholarship. Scholarship decisions are based on video and/or in-person auditions. Applicants will be notified of scholarship offers at the time of acceptance via email. If you have any questions, please reach out to performingarts@fortlewis.edu

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Inclusive Casting Statement from the Theatre Department

FLC is committed to diversity and promotes a positive model of inclusion. We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition. FLC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, size, age, or disability. Auditions are open to all FLC students!