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)
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Prospective students can schedule auditions by emailing academy
shakespearetheatre [dot] org (academy[at]shakespearetheatre[dot]org)
THEATRE
TWELFTH NIGHT
OR WHAT YOU WILL (IS WHO YOU WANT)
By William Shakespeare
ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY TRAVIS XAVIER
Produced by the Corcoran Program of Theatre & Dance
William Shakespeare’s iconic Twelfth Night, adapted & directed by Travis Xavier,
“Love moves us the way, Music makes us feel.”
Twin brother and sister, Sebastian and Viola are on a long road trip, heading back to New York, when their motorcycle breaks down. As Sebastian, “Went to find help,” Viola finds herself stuck at Illyria High School, a rural and obscure place where position, power, and passion play the chords on all the strings of our players' hearts. Viola disguises herself as a mime to fit into Orsino’s Elite Drama club without being noticed. What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, messy love triangles, comedic antics taken too far, High School politics and lovestruck romantic chaos. Regarded as one Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, Twelfth Night is a heartwarming romantic tale about love, mischief, and being true to thyself–this time set in a 1980s High School!
Auditions: Thursday, 9/4 from 6 pm on in Building XX
Callbacks/Dance Call: Saturday 9/6 10 to Noon in Building XX
Please prepare a Shakespearean monologue for your audition. Sign ups go here.
PERFORMANCE DATES
- Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 at 7:30
- Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 7:30
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:30
- Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2 pm
All Performances in the Betts Theatre, University Student Center, 800 21st Street, NW
DANCE
CALL FOR DANCERS/PERFORMERS
CORCORAN SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND DESIGN, PROGRAM OF THEATER & DANCE FALL DANCE CONCERT
Who: All dancers - declared major/minor not required!
What: Auditions for Fall Dance Concert
When: Tuesday, September 2, 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!
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.
(11/3 - 11/6), "tech" (11/7 - 11/9), and dress rehearsals (11/10 - 11/12). Additional information will be shared upon casting.
PERFORMANCES Thursday, November 13, and Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm, and Saturday, November 15 at 2pm
*Choreographers are also using this audition to cast for 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, email Concert Director Brendan Drake at brendan [dot] drakegwu [dot] edu (brendan[dot]drake[at]gwu[dot]edu).
We hope to see you there!
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.