Theater is a universal expression of spirit. Our faculty of working professionals believes that practical training and hands-on experience, combined with the breadth and rigor of liberal arts study, offer our graduates the best individualized preparation for a life in the theater. Using both historical and contemporary training in the craft, and providing collaborative opportunities that apply skills to live production, new works, and new media, we prepare our students for a complex and challenging future, regardless of where their training may lead them.

Mason Theater students are self-directed. The School of Theater offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theater and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Stage and Screen Studies. Our concentration areas include Performance, Design and Technology, Theater Education, Playwriting and Dramaturgy, and Musical Theater. All students take courses in theater history, literature and criticism, acting, directing, script analysis, design aesthetics, and technical theater, in addition to choosing electives from area specialties. Students earn credit working on Mason Players productions, and on approved projects found in our professional theater community. They can also pursue graduate studies in Theater Education and Arts Management and take advantage of selected graduate opportunities in other concentration areas.

Whether they plan to enter the professional theater, seek teacher certification, or pursue graduate studies, our students learn to solve problems creatively, think critically, write clearly, and express themselves artistically, as they build a strong work ethic and deep sense of artistic responsibility.

Fairfax, VA

Liberal Arts

BA in Theatre- Musical Theatre Certificate (Theatre Concentration or Music Concentration)

Note: BFA in Musical Theatre pending approval

Large (>25k Students)

40K-50K

No

Song

• Two contrasting songs, not to exceed 3 min total

Monologue

• Two contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 min total

Additional info

• An accompanist is provided for Musical Theater auditions. Using our accompanist requires a $40 cash fee on day of audition, and includes a brief rehearsal prior to appointment time. You may provide your own accompanist.
• To sign up for an audition, please complete our Theater Audition Application through SlideRoom. The SlideRoom audition application for Fall 2018 opens on August 1, 2017.  You will receive an email confirmation of your audition date.
• If you have any questions, please contact School of Theater Program Manager, Kevin Murray at kmurra3@gmu.edu or at 703-993-2195. If necessary, an applicant can request an individual appointment during normal business hours. Theater major auditions and portfolio reviews will take place within the School of Theater on the Fairfax Campus.
• Applicants who live more than 250 miles from Mason may submit video or digital materials through our Theater Audition Application through SlideRoom. In-person vocal auditions are required for acceptance into the Musical Theater Concentration.

On-campus
February 17, 2018: 10:00am-4:00pm (Musical Theater ONLY) – AUDITIONS CLOSED – FULL

April 7, 2018: 10:00am-4:00pm  (Includes Musical Theater. Transfer Applicants and Admitted Freshmen ONLY)

April 21, 2018: 10:00am-4:00pm  (Includes Musical Theater. Transfer Applicants and Admitted Freshmen ONLY)

https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/theater-scholarships

Yes

Ken Elston, Director, School of Theater
kelston@gmu.edu

Libby Stevens, Office Manager
Esteven6@gmu.edu

Sara Simanski, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
ssimank@gmu.edu

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