November 5, 2011
Early Bird Auditions
Location: Trojan Center Theatre

December 10, 2011
North Alabama Auditions
Virginia Samford Theatre - Birmingham, AL

January 21, 2012
Troy Campus Auditions
Trojan Center Theatre

March 31, 2012
Troy Campus Auditions
Trojan Center Theatre

November 4-5
Student Choreographed Dance Showcase

January 20 – 21
The Importance of Being Earnest

March 30-31
Band Geeks!

December 1, 2011
State Trumbauer Festival
University of North Alabama

January 27-28, 2012
Alabama Dance Council
Birmingham, AL

February 24-25
Alabama State Thespian Festival
Troy University, Troy

March 8 – 10
Southeastern Theatre Conference
Chattanooga, TN

Prospective Students

Department of Theatre and Dance Scholarship Auditions

THEATRE concentrations

Performance -
Acting and Directing

Design -
Scenic, Lighting, Costume, Sound

Dramaturgy and playwriting

Marketing and Public Relations

Musical Theatre - including vocals and dance

Production and Company Management

Sound Production

Stage Management

Technical Production 

Theatre Education 

THEATRE auditions

Actors only—
contrasting monologues; total of 2 minutes

Musical Theatre—
Add a ballad and up tempo song (preferably from musical theatre) Bring music marked and in appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided 16 measures or 1 minute each; Bring clothing for movement audition

Technicians/Designers—
Portfolio materials; 5 minute presentation

Auditionees are encouraged to showcase in all areas that apply to them. Strong vocalists are encouraged to audition in the Long School of Music for performance ensembles that could carry smaller scholarship awards.

- Audition Information Form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Headshot or photo
- Transcript-unofficial is acceptable
- One page personal statement about choosing this major and commitment to study

TROY DANCE REPERTORY ENSEMBLE auditions

Selected by audition either on campus or in a performance in your area, this highly select ensemble dances from all genres and styles as part of our University Dance Company.

- Audition Information Form
- Transcript-unofficial copy is acceptable
- 5X7 Photo TENDU a la SECONDE
- 5X7 Photo First Arabesque
- Contemporary Action Shot

MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE

Selected during scholarship auditions and/or through GENERAL AUDITIONS in the Fall. MTE is an elite performance group with studio for development of professional craft.

CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE

Selected by audition during scholarship auditions and/or through GENERAL AUDITIONS in the Fall; Acting group focused on classical works from Shakespeare, the Greeks, Moliere, and others.

PIED PIPER ENSEMBLE

Selected from entering theatre majors (freshmen and transfers); Improvisational children’s theatre tour group. A 35 year tradition!

Other University Scholarships - these are great avenues for awards; Apply soon!

Awarded through the Office of Admissions. Contact through the website at www.troy.edu

Leadership:

3.0 GPA, 22  ACT, or 1030 SAT
Amounts vary; Awarded through interview process;
January 15 deadline of student’s senior year

Academic:

MILLENIUM - 3.7 GPA, 31 ACT, or 1380 SAT or National Merit Finalist  
                     4 years - Full Tuition, Room, and Board

CHANCELLOR’S - 3.5 GPA, 27  ACT or 1220  SAT
                           4 years-Full Tuition

             
Trojan Opportunity

3.0 GPA
Must be from out of state; Amounts vary; March 1 deadline


Best area scores in all ACT/SAT attempts are taken.