Department of Theatre Auditions

Students should first apply to LIU Post prior to scheduling an audition at the following link: apply.liu.edu/quickapp/

Admission to the Theatre program requires both an application and an audition. The program conducts auditions on campus, online via Zoom, New York and Chicago Unified auditions, and at several regional locations.

ALL auditions for the theatre arts programs are by appointment. To schedule your audition, please use the links below.

Appointments for theatre auditions at National Unified Auditions are highly recommended. We do accept "walk-in" auditions at National Unified Audition sites (time permitting), so stop by our room to request an audition appointment if you have not scheduled one in advance. Auditions at regional events may require pre-registration with a sponsoring organization.

Students who successfully complete their application and audition will be notified of their admission decision on a rolling basis.

We look forward to meeting you at a future audition soon!

Theatre Audition/Interview Requirements

BFA Acting Program:

Students should prepare two short contrasting monologues preferably from published plays. Monologues should be from characters aged within 5 – 7 years of student's actual age. Please be prepared to workshop your materials with faculty members. You may select either two contrasting contemporary monologues, or one contemporary and one classical monologue. BRING A HEADSHOT AND RESUME, stapled together.

BFA Musical Theatre Program:

Students interested in Musical Theatre should prepare one 32-bar cut of their best song, and one contemporary monologue. Please bring your own recorded accompaniment. BRING A HEADSHOT AND RESUME, stapled together. Please be prepared to workshop your materials with faculty members.

Virtual Auditions for Theatre

All virtual auditions are conducted live via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to applicants via email prior to the scheduled audition time.

Pre-Screen Optional School

We are a pre-screen optional school. While we are on getacceptd.com, it is not required for students to submit a pre-screen to attend an audition. Students who submit a pre-screen audition may receive feedback. Please note that there is a $35 fee to submit a video prior to an audition on getaccepted.com. Students who submit a pre-screen audition will still need to schedule an audition with us directly at one of the options listed. Feel free to skip the prescreen and schedule an audition below!

On-Campus, In-Person Auditions

To schedule, please visit: Registration – On-Campus Auditions

• Friday, September 25th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, October 23rd, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, November 13th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, December 4th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, February 19th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, March 5th, 2–5pm EST

Information regarding the audition location will be sent a few days prior to the scheduled audition. Questions can be directed to Zoey Paulson at: Zoey.Paulson@liu.edu

For the BFA in Musical Theatre, dance callbacks will be sent via email upon completing a live audition.

Live Virtual Auditions Via Zoom

To schedule, please visit: Registration – Virtual Auditions

• Friday, September 25th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, October 23rd, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, November 13th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, December 4th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, January 22nd, 2–5pm EST **Virtual Only**
• Friday, February 19th, 2–5pm EST
• Friday, March 5th, 2–5pm EST

For the BFA in Musical Theatre, dance callbacks will be sent via email upon completing a live virtual audition.

New York and Chicago Unified Auditions

To schedule, please visit: Long Island University

New York Unified auditions will take place at Ripley Grier Studios, studios 16J, 16K, and 16L. Check-in will take place directly outside these rooms. The address is:

Chicago Unified Auditions will take place on the third floor of the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in both the Logan and Kimball rooms. Check-in will take place directly outside these rooms. The address is:

For the BFA in Musical Theatre, there will be dance callbacks in NYC and Chicago upon invitation from the audition room. If you cannot make a dance callback time, there will be a virtual option to submit a virtual dance reel after NY and Chicago Unified auditions are complete.

Dance call information will be sent via email for NY and Chicago Unified Auditions closer to the audition dates.

Virtual Information Sessions 2027

• September 28th, 6:30pm EST
• October 26th, 6:30pm EST
• November 16th, 6:30pm EST
• December 7th, 6:30pm EST
• January 25th, 6:30pm EST
• February 8th, 6:30pm EST
• March 1st, 6:30pm EST
• March 22nd, 6:30pm EST

Link to Join: https://zoom.us/j/94688976153

Meeting ID: 946 8897 6153
Passcode: 283703

Discover what four years at Post could look like! The theatre faculty and admissions staff will provide an in-depth overview of the student experience, academic journey, and opportunities available to Post theatre students. They'll also be available to answer any questions about admissions, financial aid, the audition process, and specific academic programs.

Campus Tours, Theatre Tours, and More

When coming to campus, we offer both a full university-wide campus tour to see the dorms and dining facilities, and a faculty-led theatre tour of our theatre spaces. We recommend that prospective theatre students schedule BOTH tours!

To schedule a general campus tour, please visit: Campus Tours | Long Island University

***Faculty-led theatre tours will take place from February 15th, 2027 – April 30th, 2027. If you are coming on campus for an in-person audition, we will offer student-led theatre tours of our theatre spaces following your audition. The link for tours will be posted early 2027!

Open Houses

For more information regarding upcoming Open House events, visit here: liu.edu/admissions/open-houses

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Zoey Paulson, the Admissions Liaison for the Theatre Department at Post, at: Zoey.Paulson@liu.edu