Theatre Scholarship

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Theatre Scholarship

Merit-based theatre scholarships are available in performance, playwriting and design and are contingent upon an audition and interview. Award amounts vary and are renewable annually. To maintain the scholarship, students must be participating actively within the department.

Audition Information

The audition process allows students to connect with our faculty, experience our theatre community and explore Wofford’s campus. Students are encouraged to complete auditions by Feb. 1 for full scholarship consideration.

Students who visit for an audition or portfolio review will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet one-on-one with theatre faculty in an informal interview setting.
  • Sit in on theatre classes to see our program in action.
  • Tour our theatre spaces, including the proscenium and black box theatres, design studios and scene shop.
  • Talk with current theatre students to learn more about their experiences.

audition form

Audition and portfolio guidelines:

Actors: To be considered for a theatre scholarship, you should prepare either two contrasting monologues or a monologue and a song (a capella) of no more than two minutes total. (Age-appropriate monologues from a published play only, please.)

Designers/playwrights/technicians: If you have written plays or completed lighting plots or set designs, you may submit those as well as, or even instead of, preparing monologues. If you have done significant technical or production work, please detail it in your letter.

All applicants: You should provide a personal artistic statement detailing your interest in pursuing further study in theatre, a recommendation from a teacher or director who knows you and your work well and a headshot and theatrical resume.

Scheduling your Audition

Auditions can be scheduled in conjunction with a show or scheduled by request date. If an audition is scheduled during the weekend of a show, complimentary tickets will be provided for you and your family. See scheduling options below.

  • The Moors, Nov. 5-7 and 11-14.
  • Hand to God, Jan. 21-23.
    • Complimentary tickets will be provided for you and your family.
  • Provide Range of Dates (Weekdays Only).