Auditions and Portfolio Review for Theatre Majors

The application process for first-year and transfer theatre students.

Whether you dream of performing, designing sets, creating costumes, or exploring new creative paths in theatre—your career starts here at Adelphi. Our Office of University Admissions encourages you to learn about financial aid and scholarships and complete and submit an application.

Your audition or portfolio review will also determine whether you’ll receive one of our several talent scholarships.

Acting Auditions

Admission to the acting program is by audition. You will present two monologues (2–3 minutes each): one classical (Shakespeare, Marlowe, Molière, Greek theatre, etc.) and one contemporary. Auditions also determine eligibility for our talent scholarships.

Your audition will also determine whether you’ll receive one of our several talent scholarships. Register for an audition time.

National Unified Auditions

Reserve a slot in advance via departmentoftheatre@adelphi.edu for National Unified Auditions. Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows.

Theatre Design and Technology Portfolio Reviews

Admission to design or technical theatre is determined by a portfolio review or interview. Please contact the Department of Theatre at 516.877.4930 or departmentoftheatre@adelphi.edu to schedule your portfolio review and interview.

Applicants should prepare:

Written statement of professional goals
Informal photograph
Résumé of educational and theatre experience
Samples of previous artistic work (drawings, sketches, lighting plots, models, sculpture, or photos)
Stage management candidates: 1–3 letters of recommendation or evidence of ability

Virtual Submissions

Can’t make it to campus? Submit your audition or portfolio digitally via Slideroom to be considered for a degree in acting or theatre design/technology.