Theatre Scholarship Audition

Performance and Theatre Studies (Actors, Directors and Playwrights) 

STEP 1

Submit a video recording of yourself to theatrescholarships@stmarys-ca.edu where you perform a monologue, recite a poem or tell a story that is no longer than 90 seconds. It can be an original piece, a poem you love, something from a play or book, but it must be memorized. In your monologue we are looking for you to share your skills in storytelling, character, language, physical expressivity, and imagination. This is a chance to show your preparation and passion. Have fun! 

TIPS - Be sure that your monologue is:

- Well lit (we need to see you clearly) 

- Your audio is clear (we need to hear you) 

- a plain background helps. 

- stay within the time limit. 

STEP 2

If you are chosen to audition in-person, auditions will be held on January 17, 2026, at the Saint Mary's College LeFevre Theater in Moraga,CA. At the in-person audition, you will be asked to perform a second monologue in person. Your monologue should showcase a different set of skills. If your first monologue is comedic, the second should be serious or dramatic. This monologue should be selected from a play that was published in the last 45 years.

After you perform your monologue you will be asked to sit with faculty from the department for a brief interview. 

See stmarys-ca.edu/performing-arts/scholarships for more info.