Auditions
Upcoming Auditions
Performance is at the heart of the programs of Music, Theatre and Dance — and sometimes even beyond. Our students in these programs have opportunities to perform with professionals in and outside of the Corcoran to further expand experiences. From roles on-stage and off, you have the chance to share performances and stories with audiences around campus.
All GW students are invited to take dance, music and theatre classes and audition for music ensembles, plays and performances. Check out dates and more information about auditions.
Performance is a key area of study in our Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program. However, many students at GW, both enrolled in the program and not, find opportunities to participate and perform for audiences across campus.
CLASSICAL ACTING (The Academy at STC)
Philadelphia, PA: January 9-11, 2026
Washington, DC: January 17, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia (remote URTA): January 18, 2026
Chicago, IL: January 25-28, 2026
New York, NY: January 31, 2026
Prospective students can schedule auditions by emailing academy
shakespearetheatre [dot] org (academy[at]shakespearetheatre[dot]org)
THEATRE
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Tonya Beckman
When:
Tuesday, Nov.11 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 7 pm
Callbacks: Wedneday, Nov. 12 from 7 pm to 10 pm
Where:
Building XX, 2nd Floor Blackbox
814 20th Street, NW
The Corcoran Program of Theatre & Dance starts the Spring semester with a masterpiece of Comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, directed by Tonyia Beckman.
Please prepare a one-minute comic monologue (in an RP accent if comfortable.) Suggested monologues, can be found here
Pre-Audition British Accent Crash Course:
November 5, 2025
5-6:30pm
Smith Hall 304, Leggette Room
Learn the basics of the British RP accent used in the show and be able to audition with confidence!
Performance Dates:
February 26, 27, 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm
March 1, 2026 at 2 pm
Betts Theatre, University Student Center
800 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
All Performances in the Betts Theatre, University Student Center, 800 21st Street, NW
HEATHERS
Artistic Direction and Choreography by Jennifer Hopkins
Musical Direction by Paige Rammelkamp
When: Tuesday, November 18, 6:30-9:30 Open Auditions
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-9:30 Call-Backs
Where: The Black Box Theatre, Building XX
What: For the open audition, prepare 16-32 bars either from or in the style of the show, along with a monologue no longer than 2 minutes. Also please bring sheet music for the accompanist.
Sign up to audition HERE!
DANCE
CALL FOR DANCERS/PERFORMERS
CORCORAN SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND DESIGN, PROGRAM OF THEATRE & DANCE SPRING 2026 DANCE CONCERT
Who: All dancers - declared major/minor not required!
What: Auditions for Spring 2026 Dance Concert
When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Betts Theatre, University Student Center, 800 21st Street NW
Ready to take the stage in this year’s Spring Dance Concert? Auditions for CTAD Dance Theses and Brendan Drake’s new work are happening next Tuesday in the USC. Brendan Drake is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, and educator. Their work involves diverse movement forms, text, and sound manipulation to interrogate notions of vanity, rage, gender, and queer power dynamics, and has been described as “a way to say the unutterable.” Don’t miss your chance to participate in this exciting opportunity!
PERFORMANCES April 16, 17 at 7:30pm, April 18 at 2pm
All movement styles and experience levels are welcome to audition! CTAD major/minor not required. Reach out to Professor Kimmel at anna [dot] kimmelgwu [dot] edu with any questions regarding the audition or rehearsal process.
MUSIC
GW Band & Orchestra Audition Information 2025-2026
Interested in joining an ensemble, taking lessons, or taking CMUS 1106: Intro to Music Performance?
All Students interested in the following Ensembles can self-enroll for 1 credit!
- University Singers
- Hip Hop Ensemble
- Jazz Ensembles / Latin Band
- Chamber Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Symphonic Band
If you've performed with the Orchestra or Wind Ensemble previously and been approved for self-enrollment, you will ALSO be able to self-register for 1-credit of both of these ensembles!
If you need to register for 0 credits for any ensemble, due to being a part time student, graduate student, or if you do not have room in your schedule for an additional credit, please fill out the Ensemble Registration Form. Be sure to include a comment explaining why you need to register for 0 credits; students with room in their schedules will be asked to self-enroll for 1 credit unless an explanation is given.
The Google Form can also be used if you have a time conflict to override the registration restrictions in banner - include that information in the comments as well to explain why you need to use the form, rather than self-registering on banner.
Lessons are only offered to Music minors and majors and are either half an hour (one credit) or an hour (two credits). Click here to register.
If you are interested in taking lessons, but not sure about declaring a minor, CMUS 1106: Intro to Music Performance may be right for you! You can find out more about this course and others at this link.