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The VSU Theatre and Dance area offers scholarships to new and returning students each year.
Theatre & Dance Scholarships
Robin Robinson Musical Theatre
Scholarship
Kay M. Jennett Scholarship
Eberhardt Scholarship
Nielsen Family Dance Scholarship
Golden Circle Scholarship
Department of Communication Arts Scholarship
Wesley Ren Christie Scholarship
College of the Arts Scholarship
Linger Scholarship
University Scholarships
Whitehead Scholarship
Odum Scholarship
The Theatre program at Valdosta State University offers scholarships to incoming students, whether they are of freshman or transfer standing. The amounts of the Golden Circle and Eberhardt Scholarships range from $900 to $1,500 for an academic year (the Jennett Scholarship and the Robinson Musical Theatre Scholarship are for $2,500 and $5,000 respectively) depending on the audition, the interview, the financial need, and the scholastic credentials of the applicant. (Scholarships are not automatically renewed, but after their first year, students may apply/audition for returning student scholarships.) Students desiring scholarship consideration need to fill out and return the forms below and schedule an audition time.
Click on the links below for the appropriate form(s).
Scholarship Audition Application Form
Musical Theatre Emphasis Admission-Audition Application Form
Dance Degree Admission-Audition Form
Audition & Interview Preparation
BFA in Theatre Scholarship Audition and Musical Theatre Emphasis Admission and/or Scholarship Audition
- For an acting audition, the applicant should prepare two monologues of a contrasting nature (one serious, one comic; one period, one contemporary, etc.) no longer than two minutes in length a piece. The applicant has a total of four minutes.
- For a technical interview, the applicant should prepare a portfolio to exhibit. Each applicant will be given five minutes to discuss the contents of the portfolio.
- AN AUDITION IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO THE MUSICAL THEATRE EMPHASIS. For a musical theatre audition, auditionees should prepare one monologue and thirty two bars from two separate musical pieces of contrasting nature (one up tempo/one ballad; one classical/one from musical theatre repertoire, etc.). The presentation of the monologue and the two musical selections should not exceed three minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Singing a capella or to taped accompaniment is not allowed. Sheet music must be provided for the accompanist. Auditionees will also be expected to participate in a dance audition. Participants should bring appropriate dancewear and footwear. Time will be allotted for changing clothes. The required application is enclosed for those auditioning for this emphasis who are not seeking scholarship consideration. If an applicant wishes to audition for admission to the musical theatre emphasis and scholarship consideration both the admission and scholarship forms must be returned.
- Each applicant will be interviewed in addition to the audition or presentation and should be prepared to discuss career goals. The interview will also provide an opportunity for the applicant to ask any questions he or she may have concerning the theatre program.
BFA in Dance Admission and/or Scholarship Audition
- AN AUDITION IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO DANCE DEGREE PROGRAM. The audition will consist of a 2 hour dance class. During the class combinations in varying styles will be taught and the auditionees will perform the combinations in small groups. Participants should bring appropriate dancewear and footwear. Time will be allotted for changing clothes.
- Each applicant will be interviewed in addition to the audition or presentation and should be prepared to discuss career goals. The interview will also provide an opportunity for the applicant to ask any questions he or she may have concerning the theatre program.
Auditions will be conducted Saturday, February 16th, 2008 and March 1st, 2008 on the VSU campus. If these dates are not suitable, other arrangements can be made. Scholarships will be awarded by April 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact scholarship coordinator, Jacque Wheeler. PLEASE NOTE: those participating in the audition on Saturday, March 1, may bring forms with them. Please email Prof. Jacque Wheeler (address below) to indicate you are coming and that you are bringing forms with you.
Mrs. Jacque Wheeler
Theatre & Dance Scholarship Coordinator
Department of Communication Arts
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 31698
(229) 333-5820
jwheeler@valdosta.edu
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Audition & Interview Schedule for February 16 and March 1, 2008 dule
- * 9:30 - 9:55 AM - Check-in, Sawyer Theatre, Fine Arts Building
- * 10:00 AM - Dance class, Dance Studio, University Center
- 11:45-12:30 PM - Break
- Noon - 12:25 PM - Check-in, Sawyer Theatre, Fine Arts Building
- 12:30 PM - Information meeting, Sawyer Theatre, Fine Arts Building
- Parents are invited to this session
- 1:00 PM - Auditions & Interviews begin, Sawyer Theatre, Fine Arts Building
*Candidates for admission into Dance Degree Program & Musical Theatre Emphasis auditionees only