Northern Illinois University

School of Theatre and Dance

Audition and Interview Dates

Contact the School of Theatre and Dance to make an appointment to attend an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. There is a $40.00 audition fee payable in cash or check before or at the time of the audition except for those held on the NIU Campus or at the Illinois High School Theatre Association meeting.

On the NIU Campus

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Audition/Interview Days

March 27, 2010 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
April 17, 2010 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
and by appointment
NIU School of Theatre and Dance - Stevens Building

Audition and Scholarship Interview Day

February 15, 2010
Note: if a scholarship application is NOT being sumbitted, interviews and auditions can be scheduled at any of the other dates listed or by appointment.

Dance - an appointment is not necessary.
10:00 am Orientation in Gabel Hall, Room 119
11:00 am Audition Class in Gabel Hall, Room 113
The audition consists of an intermediate Ballet class with Modern Dance combinations. Proper dance attire is required.

Theatre - Appointments are required for auditions or portfolio reviews. Please call 815-753-1334 to reserve a time. Check-in for the scheduled BFA Acting or Design Technology emphases appointments will take place in Stevens Building room 226 beginning 9:00 am and continue until 5:00 pm.

Off-Campus Auditions for the B.F.A. Program in Theatre

7-9 January 2010
ITA Auditions-Illinois High School Theatre Festival
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

30 January 2010
Unified Auditions- New York: American Management Association
1601 Broadway
New York, NY

1-3 February 2009
Unified Auditions-Chicago
Palmer House Hilton,
17 E Monroe
Chicago, IL

6 February 2010
Unified Auditions-Los Angeles
LAX Hilton
5711 W. Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA