Senn Arts Theatre Auditions

STEP ONE:

SCHEDULE AUDITION

There are TWO ways for students to audition for Senn Arts THEATRE

1) Schedule an In-Person Audition for one of three dates through GoCPS. This is the preferred option. 

November 4th 4th from 4:00-6:30p

November 7th from 9:30a-12:30p

November 14th from 9:30a-12:30p

2) Submit a Digital Audition Submission instead of attending In-Person. 

      (see instructions below) Digital Submission deadline-December 14th.

ALL THEATRE APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT this FORM to submit your information  and indicate your audition preference. 

STEP TWO:

PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS ONLY (PREFERRED)

Monologue:

• Memorize and perform a monologue roughly one minute in length. 
• You may choose your own monologue  or use one of these.
• Students are only required to perform ONE monologue. 
• A variety of styles have been provided from comedic to dramatic. 
• We are looking for focus and commitment, with vocal and physical expression. Memorization is strongly encouraged!

Interview:

Your audition will include a short interview where we will discuss your academic and artistic goals, your interest and commitment to theatre, the collaborative process, and the Senn Arts Theatre program.

Here are some prompts that you can prepare to answer:

• What prior theatre training have you received? 
• Tell us about any theatre performances you have participated in.
• Tell us why you want to enroll in a theatre program and tell how you see yourself using theatre or skills you learn in theatre classes in the future.

Improvisation:

This is the part you can’t really prepare for! And probably the most fun! Improvisation or Improv, is performing without a script. 

• You will be paired with an actor from the Senn Arts Theatre Ensemble to perform a scene together!
• We will be looking for how well you put yourself in the world of the scene, how well you work with the other actor, and how you react in the moment with your imagination!

Finally: check out these audition tips from Senn Arts Theatre Ensemble members to help you prepare for your audition!

DIGITAL AUDITION SUBMISSION ONLY deadline- December 14, 2026. 

The Theatre digital audition consist of TWO parts: 1) Monologue 2) Interview Questions

You will submit one audition video consisting of your audition monologue and your responses to the interview questions. Videos should not exceed three minutes in length.

THEATRE VIDEO: Monologue & Interview Questions (3 minutes max)

1. Memorize and perform a monologue roughly one minute in length. Students may select a monologue of their choosing or use one provided HERE.
2. Please include brief answers to the following questions: 

• Why are you interested in the Senn Arts Theatre Program?
• How do you deal with stress?
• Tell us about any theatre experience you have participated in OR tell us about a performance you watched and loved-and why!

Be sure to NAME your file LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_THEATRE

Submit your digital audition using this FORM. 

Once you press the SUBMIT button on the form your audition has been submitted. No further steps are needed. We will contact you if there are any issues. 

Digital Submission deadline- December 14, 2026. 

STEP THREE:

DAY OF YOUR AUDITION

• Audition time is your CALL TIME you may have to wait a bit 
• Practice & prepare using information in STEP TWO. 
• Auditions in Theatre last an average of 10 minutes, but please allow at least 30 minutes. 
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your audition
• Free parking is available on all streets surrounding our building. 
• When you arrive, enter through Door 4 (center of  the courtyard area off Glenwood Ave)
• Parents are welcome to stay while their child is auditioning, but are not allowed in the audition rooms. 

WHAT IF I MISS MY AUDITION? 

If for any reason you are unable to make your audition time, email Rob Schroeder [email protected] OR submit a digital audition. (See above)

**Remember, you MUST complete an audition to be eligible for Senn Arts THEATRE.**

STEP FOUR:

RANK SENN ARTS THEATRE #1

The selection process is designed to match you to the highest possible choice on your application that you are qualified for and where there are available seats.

It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for you to list the schools/programs on the application in the ORDER OF YOUR CHOICE. You will list the program you want MOST as your first choice, the program you want next as your second choice, and so on. This is the order in which the student will be considered.