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
MELANCHOLY PLAY: AUDITIONS
by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Jodi Kanter
When: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6 – 9pm
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6 – 7pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, September 2, 7 – 10 pm
Where:
Building XX, 2nd Floor Blackbox
814 20th Street, NW
SIGN UP HERE
DANCE
FALL DANCE CONCERT 2026 AUDITIONS
Who: All dancers - declared major/minor not required!
What: Auditions for Fall Dance Concert
When:
Tuesday, September 1, 2025, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Where: Betts Theatre, University Student Center, 800 21st Street NW
Please come in dance clothes and bring your schedule; you will be asked to share your weekly availability when you arrive. This is the best opportunity to get to know the wonderful community that is the GW Dance program!
*The stage floor of Betts can be rough on bare feet when the marley floor isn't down so we encourage dancers to bring socks they can dance in.
Weekly cast rehearsals generally meet twice (2x) per week for up to two (2) hours per rehearsal, beginning the week of auditions through (approximately) the end of October.* From early November through the final show, rehearsal commitments increase to support production/technical-based rehearsals, including space-in
(11/2- 11/5, "tech" (11/7 - 11/18), and dress rehearsals (11/10 - 11/11). Additional information will be shared upon casting.
PERFORMANCES Thursday, November 12 & Friday, November 13 at 7:30pm, and Saturday, November 14 at 2pm
*Choreographers may also use this audition to cast for future projects and projects that occur outside of Betts Theatre! The duration of engagement for those rehearsal processes may be different from above based upon the project's tech schedule and performance date(s). This information will be communicated during the casting offer.
If you have any questions, or cannot make the live audition, email Concert Director Brendan Drake at brendan [dot] drakegwu [dot] edu. We hope to see you there!
MUSIC
Wind and Percussion students interested in auditioning for Band, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble:
2026-27 GW Band and Orchestra Audition Information