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
Ride the Cyclone
CTAD & CMUS
What: Join us to audition for the CTAD & CMUS production of Ride the Cyclone with music, book & lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell. This show will have Jennifer J. Hopkins as Artistic Director & Choreographer with Rahzé Sinclair as Musical Director. It will run from April 1-3 at 7:30 PM & April 4 at 2:00 PM in Betts Theatre, USC.
Play Synopsis: The Ultimate Popularity Contest: Six dead teens. Only one gets a
ticket back to the land of the living. The catch? They have to vote on who deserves it most. You thought high school group projects were toxic? Try navigating this purgatory!
When: Auditions are 10-minute slots on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6:30-9:30PM. Callbacks will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6:30-9:30 PM
What to prepare: Please be prepared to perform 32 bars of a musical theatre song –
the director suggests you prepare the entire song from which they are procuring your
cut as you might be asked to perform more. Additionally, a brief monologue 1-3 minutes (contemporary or classical).
Where: Black Box of Building XX
Small Mouth Sounds
Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.;
Thursday, October 15th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm
Smith Hall of Art
801 22nd St NW
Leggette Room (304)
Call backs will begin Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm.
What to bring: Please be prepared to perform a memorized monologue 1-3 minutes (contemporary or classical) that best showcases your ability to portray the character you are most interested in from the play "Small Mouth Sounds"; by Bess Wohl. Sides from "Small Mouth Sounds"
The Director would also like to see your physicality so the more active you are in your audition material the better! We will have callbacks and some scene partnered readings, if time allows, so please be familiar with the play.
Also, please know your afternoon and evening schedule conflicts for January and February 2027, the production runs from Feb. 25th - February 28th.
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
Interested in performing with a GW music ensemble this fall? Auditions are coming up for Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, with opportunities for string, woodwind, brass and percussion musicians.
Auditions: August 24–27
Location: Phillips Hall
Please see the 2026–27 GW Band and Orchestra Audition Information PDF for audition times, preparation requirements, sign-up information and additional details.
Students of all experience levels are encouraged to audition.