Theatre Scholarships and Auditions

This is your chance to shine and potentially receive financial support to further your education.

Why Apply for the Theatre Scholarship?

• Financial Support

  This scholarship offers financial assistance to help you pursue your goals.

• Eligibility

  Theatre Scholarships are available for Theatre Minors and students who are planning to participate in productions. Students from all major areas and concentrations may audition.

• Mentorship

  Gain access to renowned faculty and industry professionals who will guide you on your theatre journey.

• Performance and Design Opportunities

  Showcase your talents at prestigious productions hosted by St. Mary’s University and Student One Acts.

• Productions

  Each year, St. Mary’s Theatre mounts two full-staged productions — a play in the fall and a musical in the spring. Students also have the opportunity to hold leadership roles, such as direct Student One Acts, as undergraduates.

• Community

  Join a vibrant community of fellow students of theatre who share your passion for theatre and the arts.

St. Mary’s Audition Details

Theatre Scholarship Auditions for the Fall 2026 semester are scheduled by appointment.

Fill out the Register to Audition Form
The Music and Theatre Arts department will contact you to schedule a date and time.

Audition Requirements

For performers/actors: Perform two contrasting monologues of your choice (1-2 minutes each) or perform a two-minute monologue and a song of your choice.

For designers and technicians: Provide a portfolio, physical example or renderings of your work. (Ex. garments sewn for performances, photos of lighting from performances, run-of-show notes, etc.)

Accompaniment

If performing a song, students must provide their own track. The Department of Music and Theatre Arts will provide a Bluetooth speaker.

Selection Process

St. Mary’s University Theatre Faculty will evaluate the auditions based on skill, technique and artistic expression.
Scholarship recipients will be notified via email.

Accommodations and Support

This is your opportunity to turn your passion for theatre into a promising future. We look forward to witnessing your extraordinary theatrical talents and welcoming you into our community.

If an interested student is not able to make one of those established dates, they may request to do an audition at another time throughout the year or, for those who live a distance away from campus, audition via Zoom. Email Grace Edgar, Director of Theatre, at gedgar@stmarytx.edu to request accommodations.

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  Questions?

  Should you have any questions or require assistance during the application and audition process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jennifer Greulich.

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  Department of Music and Theatre Arts}

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