Actor Training Auditions
Admission to the program is competitive and requires
- a video audition via Acceptd and
- an application to ECU.
To enter the program for the 2025-2026 academic year, high school seniors and transfer students seeking admission should:
How do I audition for pre-acceptance into the Acting Program?
Submit your audition and program application at our Acceptd page by January 15, 2025. In-person auditions and interviews will take place on campus in February 2025. If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, virtual auditions/interviews will take place in February 2025. It is strongly advised that you visit campus for the in-person auditions.
Virtual Callbacks – February 15, 2025
Campus Callbacks for Prospective Students – February 22, 2025
What should I prepare for the audition?
Rehearsal for “The Visit”
2021-2022 Season
Please prepare a video audition of two monologues of contrasting styles. Preferable from theatrical plays. Both monologues should not exceed 90 seconds combined. Choose monologues from characters that are roughly the same age as you (teens to 20s), and that will allow you to demonstrate your range as a performer.
Each monologue should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. Slates should be done at the beginning of each video that include your name, play title, and playwright’s name. If you are auditioning for the Theatre for Young Audience program, you are welcome to use that monologue as one of your two.
You will submit video auditions via our Acceptd page by January 2025.
In-person auditions will be held February 2025, with a virtual option in February 2025, as well, for those who cannot attend in-person auditions. Auditions will include an interview with faculty.
Is there a cost for auditioning for the program?
ECU requires an application fee. There is also a $35 fee to use Acceptd to submit your audition video. If you have concerns about being able to pay that fee, please contact the Theatre, Performance and Education Area Coordinator, Austin Jones, jonesmatt23@ecu.edu.
When will I know the results of the audition?
Within two weeks of the callback date, you will receive written notification (email or US mail) of the results of your audition.
If I’m granted pre-accepted status, am I guaranteed a spot in the Acting class?
The pre-acceptance is “provisional” and dependent upon your continued professionalism and dedication to your classes, rehearsals, crews, and workshops in your freshman year and beyond. We don’t have a mandatory cut policy for our BFA program, and we sincerely hope that all admitted students are successful in completing the degree. However, unprofessional behavior, an inability to adhere to the standards, or poor academic performance can result in your being cut from the BFA program at any time during your training.
How many students are admitted into the program?
We admit a maximum of 14 students annually. The competition is high, as there are many more students who audition than can be admitted.
What acting technique is taught?
At ECU we approach acting from a variety of techniques. We do not adhere to a singular approach and offer a range of tools and practices for you to develop your own individual process.
Can I audition for productions as a Freshman?
Kate Hamill’s Pride & Prejudice
2022-2023 Season
Photo by John Dixon
Yes. In fact, all BFA Acting students are required to audition and many are cast within their first year of training.
How do I audition for the program if I’m a Transfer Student?
Placement within the degree program may be dependent on the classes that you took at your previous institution. The introductory acting classes (THEA 1010, THEA 2015, and THEA 1020) may need to be completed before entering the acting studio courses, but if similar classes were taken at another institution, those credits may transfer. If you have any questions, contact the Theatre, Performance and Education Area Coordinator Austin Jones: jonesmatt23@ecu.edu.
May I audition for more than one program?
Yes, you may audition for the BFA in Theatre Arts with concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences and Theatre Education with one audition video. If you’d like to audition for Musical Theatre, please submit a Musical Theatre audition, and indicate the other concentrations in which you are interested on your application. If you would like to audition for Theatre for Young Audiences and not Musical Theatre, please submit a Theatre for Young Audiences audition and indicate the other areas in which you are interested on your application.
How do I learn more about the program?
Contact the Theatre, Performance and Education Area Coordinator Austin Jones: jonesmatt23@ecu.edu.