BFA Admission, Auditions, and Scholarships
Interested in our BFA in Acting degree? All applicants must audition in order to be accepted into the major.
Auditions
What to Prepare for Your Audition
- Two contrasting monologues (1-2 minutes per monologue)
- Optional 16 bars of a song (sing a capella or bring a recorded accompanist)
- Headshot and résumé (can be included in audition application)
Auditions for Fall 2023
Live Early Admission Audition and Talent Scholarship
On-campus live auditions are held at Mary Hill Theater. Contact Sabrina Valenzuela at svalenzuela@apu.edu to reserve your live audition date. Please fill out the APU Theater Arts audition form.
Fall 2022 Live Audition Dates:
- October 21, 2022, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. *Immersive Day*
- October 22, 2022, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- November 11, 2022, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- November 12, 2022, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Video Self Tape Early Admission Audition and Talent Scholarship
Submit your two contrasting monologues and optional 16 bars of a song self tape video directly to our APU Theater audition form. Early admissions are due by November 15, 2022. Please contact Sabrina Valenzuela at svalenzuela@apu.edu to set up your Zoom interview with APU Theater Arts evaluators as soon as possible.
January and February Auditions and Talent Scholarships for Fall 2023
On-campus live auditions are held at Mary Hill Theater. Contact Sabrina Valenzuela at svalenzuela@apu.edu to reserve your live audition date. Please fill out the APU Theater Arts audition form as soon as possible.
2023 Live Audition Dates:
- January 27, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- January 28, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- February 10, 2023, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- February 11, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Video Self Tape Early Admission Audition and Talent Scholarship
Submit your two contrasting monologues and optional 16 bars of a song self tape video directly to our APU Theater audition form. Early admissions are due by February 15, 2022. Please contact Sabrina Valenzuela at svalenzuela@apu.edu to set up your Zoom interview with APU Theater Arts evaluators as soon as possible.Deadlines: Application and Audition Details
November 15, 2022, is the early application for eligible talent scholarship deadline for the BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen. Students should contact Sabrina to start their audition process, complete the APU Undergraduate Application at earliest convenience, FAFSA, and the audition by November 15, 2022. Students will receive admissions decisions in December 2022.
February 15, 2023, is the admission deadline for the BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen. Students should contact Sabrina Valenzuela to start their audition process, complete the APU Undergraduate Application at earliest convenience, FAFSA, and the audition by February 15, 2023, to ensure consideration.
How to Apply to APU
- Complete your APU Undergraduate Application
- Select Theater: Acting for the Stage and Screen, BFA as your major
- When prompted, complete your BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen Audition Application on Acceptd to schedule your audition
- Complete your FAFSA (does not apply to international students)
Plan a Visit
Applicants are encouraged to visit a class or meet with one of our professors. Fill out a COTA Visitation Form to schedule a class audit or an on-campus tour. We look forward to meeting you!
General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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Note: This information is current for the 2022-23 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.