Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts
THEATRE PROGRAM

Audition Requirements

Students in bright costumes stand next to bright light structures in a theatre production.

An audition is required for admission to the Theatre major.

All applicants (freshmen, transfer and change-of-major) will submit an audition to be reviewed by a committee of Theatre program faculty.

Prospective students should apply to Texas A&M University as early as possible. Students must be accepted to the university and the Theatre program to declare a major in Theatre.

Auditions open Oct. 15, and this page will be updated with the link on that day. Notification of audition results will be emailed within approximately two weeks after the audition (digital auditions may take longer).

Audition Format

  1. 2-5 minute portfolio presentation

  • Portfolios might include examples of performance, devising, technical work, design projects, playwriting, directing, and/or stage management materials.

AND

2. Oral (in-person interview or online video submission) or written response to the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in a theatre program that focuses on creating original works of theatre, and on the use of devised theatre methods?
  • How have you collaborated with classmates who had different strengths, experiences or viewpoints than yours?
  • What are your creative and professional goals and how do they connect with what our program offers?

Submit Your Audition

In person:

Online:

  • This page will be updated with the audition link on Oct. 15.
  • Please include your first and last name and UIN on all submission materials.
  • Online auditions should be submitted by the applicable deadlines listed below.

Freshman Admission

  • Admission into Texas A&M University, College Station campus.
  • Submit an audition no later than April 1, 2026.

Transfer Admission

  • Admission into Texas A&M University, College Station campus.
  • Minimum transferable hours: 24
  • Maximum transferable hours: 75
  • 2.75 GPR overall
  • Submit an audition no later than June 15, 2026.

Change-of-Major Admission

  • 2.75 GPA
  • 3 hours of core math
  • 3 hours core life and physical science
  • 3 hours of English/communications
  • 60 max credit hours
  • Spring admission: Submit an audition no later than Nov. 15, 2025.
  • Fall admission: Submit an audition no later than April 1, 2026.

Day of Theatre: Feb. 27, 2026

Students ages 15 and up who are interested in the Texas A&M University Theatre program can come into the classroom for a typical day in the life of a Theatre major. Registered participants will take classes with Theatre faculty and meet current Theatre students. Please note that the Day of Theatre is geared toward high school juniors and seniors interested in attending Texas A&M and majoring in Theatre.

We will host one Day of Theatre in Spring 2026, which can be used as an audition and interview for high school seniors, transfer students or change-of-major students.