Admission FAQs
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An undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Previous training in theatre (whether it be a Bachelor’s Degree in performing arts, completion of a performing arts intensive, certification, or internship; private lessons or additional training).
(Optional) Artist Portfolio of your work. This could include:
Documentation of performances.
Interviews or news articles about you or your work.
Artist statements or philosophies or teaching statements or philosophies.
Film reels.
Testimonials.
Websites for artistic or professional work.
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Prospective students should prepare:
2 Contrasting texts.
A contemporary text (post 1980s prose).
Classical/verse text (Shakespeare, Moliere, Greek Tragedy, poetry, etc.)
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A comedic text.
A dramatic text.
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There are three options for auditioning:
Attending one of the audition sessions through URTA.
We will be attending the following URTA auditions:
January 18, 2026 - Atlanta Virtual Auditions
January 31 - February 1, 2026 - Live Virtual Auditions
Attend an on-campus audition.
Schedule an online/virtual audition.
Following the audition, students will be called back for a brief interview.
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For priority consideration, prospective students are encouraged to have submitted their application and audition to the university by March 15.

