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 academyshakespearetheatre [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
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.