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
HEATHERS
CTAD/CMUS is still looking to fill the following track for its Mainstage production of Heathers, The Musical:
KURT'S DAD/VERONICA'S DAD/GOWAN
In order to audition, submit a self-tape of 16-32 bars of a Musical Theatre song in the style of Heathers or from the musical directly. Those who auditioned last semester are welcome to resubmit!
Email submissions or questions to Director/Choreographer Jennifer J. Hopkins by 9:00pm Sunday, January 25th.
jjhopkinsgwu [dot] edu (jjhopkins[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Rehearsals begin January 28th and performances run March 26th-March 29th.
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
Announcing the 2026 GW Orchestra Solo Competition!
The George Washington University Orchestra seeks to award an opportunity for a student vocal or instrumental soloist or soloists to perform on The Orchestra's April 26 2026 @ 1pm concert in Lisner Auditorium.
The competition (open only to competitors and judges) will be held on Sat Feb 21 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm in Phillips Hall B-120.
Instructions:
- The audition will be about 10 minutes from your piece; if your piece is longer than 10 minutes long, the judges will select which portion you will perform.
- The audition may be accompanied, but doesn't have to be.
- Playing ability will be the main—but not the only—consideration; other factors include seniority, track record, balance of the overall repertoire of the concert, and so on.
If you plan to compete, please submit this form as soon as possible!