Acting Auditions

An audition is required for all acting majors.

We also ask for requirements listed below before your audition occurs. 

1. Apply

Submit the appropriate application: First-time students | Transfer students

2. Schedule your audition

  • Auditions are required before applicant notification, as Nazareth accepts students directly to our programs.
  • Schedule your audition (below)
    • Timing: Auditions are held from fall to spring. All audition dates will close two weeks prior, so please register early.
    • Format: In-person (on campus or during Chicago Unified Auditions February 4, 2027), or virtual if you cannot make it to one of our in-person dates. If you're coming from further away, we welcome you to sign up for the virtual options. 

Schedule Your Audition

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Virtual audition

Nazareth will offer three virtual auditions between December and March. You will submit your headshot and resume ahead of time, and perform your pieces live via Zoom.

Please email Olivia Vescovi at ovescov1@naz.edu, if you’d like to pursue this option.

Audition Process

On your audition day, please bring a printed headshot and resume. 

For your scheduled audition date, you will receive confirmation emails prior, but will not receive the full schedule until you arrive on your audition day.

Monologues

We require two contrasting monologues. Each monologue should be 90 seconds or less.

  • Monologues can be from a play or film. 
  • One of the monologues can be from Shakespeare, but it is not required
  • Expect to begin with a short conversation, followed by monologue sessions and a Q&A.

Audition tips

  • Our audition requirements are intentionally flexible. We want you to be successful in this audition (and in your career)! We are eager to meet you and experience your creative process.
  • Avoid trying out new material, underdeveloped monologues or performing something someone "told you to do." Choose material about which you are passionate. Choose a story that you need to tell us.
  • Feeling nervous? That's OK! Turn that distraction into creative energy and then share it with us. Never come in the room trying to hide anything. We see you, and we want to see you!
  • If you have any questions, please reach out before your audition.

Questions?

For technology issues, questions about the admissions process, or questions regarding your application:

For questions related to the theatre & dance department or audition material:

Scholarships

Nazareth offers performing arts scholarships based on the quality of your audition.