ADMISSIONS + AUDITIONS

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About our programs

Admission into Gainesville Theatre Alliance is highly competitive and admission to all programs is by audition or interview only.

Students must also be accepted into their chosen university (either Brenau University or the University of North Georgia, depending on degree program) before final acceptance into any theatre degree program. Admission into GTA does not guarantee admission into our parent institutions. Likewise, admission into either of the universities does not guarantee admission into GTA. We encourage all candidates to apply for both universities and make decisions based on their desired collegiate experience.

Scholarships in all programs are awarded to students based on talent, commitment, and academic performance.

Applicants should apply through the GTA application portal (below) and audition or interview in person at one of our audition events held throughout the academic year. In special circumstances, students may be admitted via audition/interview at select theatre conferences or audition events, such as the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), ThesCon, or Georgia Theatre Conference.

Audition + Interview

  • NOVEMBER 22, 2025
    AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY

  • FEBRUARY 21, 2026
    VIRTUAL EVENT (TECH/DESIGN ONLY)

  • APRIL 18, 2026
    AT UNG-GAINESVILLE

  • VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS
    (ACTING/MUSICAL THEATRE ONLY)

Audition + Interview Requirements

  • Please prepare two 60-second contrasting monologues from plays (not from monologue books or films). Audition may include questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study acting. Students should bring two copies of their headshot and resume to the audition.

  • Audition may include questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study musical theatre. Students should bring sheet music for the accompanist and appropriate dance shoes and clothing, along with two copies of their headshot and resume to the audition.

    Vocal: Please prepare two 45-60-second selections of contrasting musical theatre repertoire to show off your voice and range. In addition, prepare the full version of your audition songs and any other performance-ready musical theatre repertoire you would like to present.

    Acting: Please prepare one 45-60-second monologue from a play (not from monologue books or films).

    Dance: The dance call will include a quick warm-up and a jazz/MT combination. The call will be in group format and will last about an hour. No prior dance experience is necessary, we just want to see you move and be yourself. Please wear dance-appropriate shoes and clothing.

  • Please provide a full portfolio of theatrical design, studio art work, or technical projects at interview. Interview will include questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study theatre design and/or technology.

  • Depending on the candidate’s interests, please prepare a combination of two 60-second contrasting monologues, two 60-second contrasting musical theatre repertoire selections, and/or a full portfolio of theatrical design, studio art work, or technical projects. An interview portion will include a series of questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study theatre. Students interested in performance should bring two copies of their headshot and resume to the audition.

Questions?

For questions about the interview or audition process, please email recruitment@GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org