Theatre Audition Application - Current NKU Students

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

NKU Email Address

Birthdate (for ID verification purposes)

Current NKU Major(s)

Theatre Background

Theatre Performance BFA Program of Interest

Headshot (required). Upload a recent, color headshot in JPG or PNG format. The image should clearly show your face, with no filters, other people, or distracting backgrounds.

Resume (required). Upload a Word document or PDF version of your resume with your professional and academic background, including any theatre training or work experience.

Audition Format Options

For a theatre program audition, you have the option of doing a live audition on NKU's campus or a video submission. Please review your options below and then select the format that you prefer. You may save your progress on this form and return later to submit if needed.

Please see below for the applicable deadlines for this fall's decision cycle.

Live Audition Registration Deadlines
November 29, 2026, 11:59PM

Video Submission Deadlines
December 3, 2026, 11:59PM

Fall cycle admission decisions will be released by December 21.

Live Audition Requirements

Sign up for an audition date. If you select a live audition on this form, the audition scheduling form will appear on your applicant status portal checklist.
On your audition date, you will:
- Give a presentation on your portfolio (drawings, renderings, photographs, designs, models, prompt scripts, concept narratives, and other supporting materials demonstrating your work).
- Undergo an interview.

Please notify us ahead of time if you need computer/projection equipment for your presentation. A Windows laptop, projector, and screen will be provided. Design or Technology and Stage Management candidates can expect to spend up to 1 hour on campus for the audition process.

Online/Video Audition Requirements

Note: You must provide your files either through links to YouTube (for audio/video) or a file storage service, such as Google Drive or DropBox. Audio/video files provided through a storage service must be in .mp4 or .mov format. Please ensure that files are shared to anyone who has the link and that the visibility setting for any YouTube video(s) is set to "Unlisted."

Digital portfolio: drawings, renderings, photographs, designs, models, prompt scripts, concept narratives, and other supporting materials demonstrating your work.
Presentation describing the highlights of your portfolio (10 minutes maximum): You may do this onscreen, walking us through your work, or as a PowerPoint with audio, or a similar format. We would like to hear you talk about how the work was created, what you are most proud of, etc.
Artist statement (2 minutes): Audio or video. Talk about your vision and goals as an artist.

Live Audition Requirements

Sign up for an audition date. If you select a live audition on this form, the audition scheduling form will appear on your applicant status portal checklist.
On your audition date, you will perform:
- One 32-bar selection of a musical theatre song of your choice. The faculty may ask you to perform an additional 16-bar selection of another song in a contrasting style. A professional accompanist will be provided. Clean sheet music copies in the correct keys are required. No a cappella singing or recorded accompaniment is permitted.
- One monologue (60 seconds maximum)
- A dance (a small group combination you will learn at the audition. Dance clothes and shoes are recommended)

Musical Theatre candidates can expect to spend about 2 hours on campus for the audition process. Please make sure your monologues are appropriate for your age, have a strong beginning, middle, and end, do not contain inappropriate content, and, most important of all, reflect your strengths as an artist.

Video Audition Requirements

Note: You must provide your files either through links to YouTube or a file storage service, such as Google Drive or DropBox. Files provided through a storage service must be in .mp4 or .mov format. Please ensure that files are shared to anyone who has the link and that the visibility setting for any YouTube video(s) is set to "Unlisted."

Song: One 32-bar selection of a musical theatre song that reflects your strengths as an actor and a singer.
Song: One 16-bar selection of a song in a contrasting style.
Monologue (60 seconds maximum)
Dance: Learn the combination in this video https://youtu.be/rmsWMgo_u7E and record yourself performing the combination.
Artist statement (2 minutes): Talk about your vision and goals as an artist.

Live Audition Requirements

Sign up for an audition date. If you select a live audition on this form, the audition scheduling form will appear on your applicant status portal checklist.
On your audition date, you will perform two contrasting monologues (60 seconds maximum for each) and undergo an interview.

Acting candidates can expect to spend up to 1 hour on campus for their audition. Please make sure your monologues are appropriate for your age, have a strong beginning, middle, and end, do not contain inappropriate content, and, most important of all, reflect your strengths as an artist.

Video Audition Requirements

Note: You must provide your files either through links to YouTube or a file storage service, such as Google Drive or DropBox. Files provided through a storage service must be in .mp4 or .mov format. Please ensure that files are shared to anyone who has the link and that the visibility setting for any YouTube video(s) is set to "Unlisted."

Monologues: Two contrasting monologues not to exceed 60 seconds each.
Artist statement (2 minutes): Talk about your vision and goals as an artist.

Live Audition Requirements

Sign up for an audition date. If you select a live audition on this form, the audition scheduling form will appear on your applicant status portal checklist.
On your audition date, you will:
- Participate in a Technique Class taught by the Dance BFA program coordinator.
- Perform a solo dance (1-2 minutes). Dance attire required. Dance should include extensions, multiple turns, leaps, and jumps. CD player is provided as well as an auxiliary cable if you use an iPod or smartphone. We ask, however, that you please bring music on a CD and have a backup copy. Dance attire required.
- Undergo an interview.

Dance candidates can expect to spend about 2 hours on campus for the audition process.

Video Audition Requirements

Note: You must provide your files either through links to YouTube or a file storage service, such as Google Drive or DropBox. Files provided through a storage service must be in .mp4 or .mov format. Please ensure that files are shared to anyone who has the link and that the visibility setting for any YouTube video(s) is set to "Unlisted."

Solo dance (1-2 minutes): Please use this video as a guide https://youtu.be/Kr11nG4cd18 and record yourself executing the demonstrated skills. Dance should include extensions, multiple turns, leaps, and jumps. Dance attire required.
Artist statement (2 minutes): Tell us why you are specifically interested in studying dance at NKU. Other than dance, what other aspects of artistic life are you interested in?
Supplemental video: Provide a dance reel or other recent performance footage.

Audition Format Selection

After reviewing the options above, which format do you prefer for your audition?

Live Audition

Video Audition

Select a date for your audition. You will be assigned an audition time once we receive your application.

You have opted for a video audition. In the Video Submission section below, please copy and paste links to your submission items in the appropriate fields. Video and audio files must be in .mp4 or .mov format. Please ensure that files are shared to anyone who has the link and that the visibility setting for any YouTube video(s) is set to "Unlisted."

Your links must be formatted as full URLs, such as https://example.com

Artist Statement

Monologue (60 seconds maximum)

Monologue #2 (60 seconds maximum)

Provide the link to your digital portfolio.

Provide the link for your video presentation.

Provide the link for your dance video in response to the demonstration video linked in the Video Audition requirements.

Provide a link to a dance reel or other recent performance footage.

Provide the link for your dance video in response to the demonstration video linked in the Video Audition requirements.

Provide the links for your song performances.

32-bar song

16-bar song