Scholarship Auditions

Tours of the West Virginia University and the Creative Arts Center will be available throughout the afternoon.

The Division of Theatre and Dance at WVU offers several cash awards and tuition waiver scholarships to entering freshmen and current theatre majors and dance minors.

The competitive awards are granted on the basis of outstanding talent, academic achievement (a 3.0 GPA minimum required), and demonstrated potential for success in the program.

The Fine Arts Scholarship includes a complete in-state or out-of-state tuition waiver with the expectation of consistent participation in various areas of the department. A cash award will be applied toward tuition, with any excess amount being distributed to the student to use for textbooks, supplies, etc. Both are renewable for up to four years of study.

Things You Should Know…

Auditions/Interviews

Acting
For auditions, you should prepare a 1 to 1-1/2 minute monologue from a realistic/naturalistic play. The monologue is to be memorized. Please do not attempt to portray more than one character.  Monologues that require a dialect are not recommended.  Please wear interview appropriate clothing that is easy to move around in. 

Auditions and interviews will be conducted by members of the acting faculty. Contact Jessica Morgan at Jessica.Bishop@mail.wvu.edu

Dance
Dance scholarship auditions will be held Feb. 10 at the Dance Studio. Please contact Heather Ahern for specific audition guidelines. Email her at Heather.Ahern@mail.wvu.edu

 

Puppetry/Creative Dramatics
Please contact Professor Joann Siegrist for further information about the BFA in Puppetry/Creative Dramatics and scholarship auditions/reviews. Email Joann.Siegrist@mail.wvu.edu

Design/Tech Portfolio Reviews
Portfolios should contain examples of your work in scenery, costumes, and/or lighting, along with other evidence of artistic ability (samples of paintings, drawings, sculptures, or related work). Portfolios will be assessed on demonstrated and potential ability in the areas of design and technology. Interviews (completed concurrently with the portfolio review) will consist of an informal discussion with the student concerning previous theatre and art experiences and educational and career goals. Interviews last about 30 minutes each and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For information, email Robert.Klingelhoefer@mail.wvu.edu

BA Applicants
Please contact Professor Jay Malarcher about BA student scholarship possibilities. Email Jay.Malarcher@mail.wvu.edu

Complete the Scholarship Application, attach the required picture, essay and 2 letters of recommendation and send to the Division of Theatre and Dance.

Incomplete applications cannot be considered!

If you are unable to attend any scheduled Scholarship Days, please contact us via phone or email to schedule an alternative audition/interview date and time. You may also submit a videotaped audition or digital portfolio and arrange for a phone interview if a visit to the campus is not possible.

Special Note to West Virginia Promise Scholars:
Please let us know if you are the recipient of a Promise Scholarship. The University will only accept one tuition waiver award and the Promise Scholarship negates our Fine Arts Scholarship. Promise Scholars may apply for endowed cash scholarships.

For more Information, or to sign up for a Scholarship Day interview, contact by email theatre@mail.wvu.edu or call 304.293.4841
ext. 3120