Department of Theatre & Dance

Auditions

Performance Majors Auditions

No audition is required as part of the application process to Tulane, however a submission of a portfolio can strengthen an application. Please learn more about portfolio submissions and performing arts-related admissions events on the Tulane Admissions website or contact Nathaniel Malkow at nmalkow@tulane.edu in Admissions.

Students interested in majoring in theatre or dance should enroll in a department class their first semester. Auditions to pursue a performance degree (major) are held for enrolled students in the Fall for dance, and early Fall and Winter for theatre.

Performance degree auditions will be announced on this webpage, in all department classes, and department social media channels.

Find out more information about our degree paths .

Upcoming Auditions

Avenue Q Auditions

When: 6:00 PM, Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 (Callbacks at 6 PM, Wednesday, October 28)
How: Sign up for an audition slot at SignupGenius .
Where: Recital Hall, 152 Dixon Annex
Performance Dates: Wednesday – Sunday, April 7-11, 2027

What to Prepare

  • 32 bars (or a brief song under 2 minutes) of a contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show
  • Bring sheet music clearly marked in a binder for our accompanist — A cappella or singing to a track is not permitted
  • Audition forms will be filled out on the day
  • You are welcome to bring a headshot and resume if you have one

Blanched Auditions

When: 4:00 PM, Tuesday, November 3
Where: McWilliams Hall, Room 300
How: No need to sign up; arrive on time and ready to work
Performance Dates: Wednesday - Sunday, March 10-15, 2027
Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4 - 7:30 PM

What to Prepare

  • Sides will be available from 215 McWilliams to prepare
  • The audition will be run like a rehearsal, with set choreography, choreographic assignments, and some improvisation
  • Students must be available during the posted rehearsal hours to be cast

Numb Auditions - Acting Upfront series

When: 7:00 PM, Monday, November 16 (Callbacks at 7 PM, Tuesday, November 17)
Where: McWilliams Hall, Lab Theatre, Room 104
How: Contact mpayne@tulane.edu for an audition slot
Uptown Performance Dates: Thursday, April 1-3, 2027
Downtown Performance Dates: Wednesday, April 7 and Friday, April 9, 2027
 
Numb is a play that was originally created by Chris Kaminstein and Goat in the Road Productions. It is an ensemble-driven piece for 6 actors which explores the complicated history of anesthesiology, 19th century medicine, and the human beings who were affected. (Did you know there was a time when limbs would have been amputated without pain medication?) This production is part of our Acting Upfront series, focusing primarily on the excellence and storytelling skill of the actors themselves.

What to Prepare

  • Reading copies of the script are available for review with Ali in 215 McWilliams Hall
  • Actors will be scheduled in small groups. Come dressed to move. (Sweatpants or leggings – be comfortable!) All actors are welcome, regardless of experience level or “type” 
  • Memorize the below text before the audition; 'Fanny' may become 'Frank,' and 'Husband' can become 'Wife,' if you prefer

FANNY: (speaking to her maid)

Clarisse, make sure that Alexander and Husband do indeed leave the house. Push their asses out the door if necessary. Furnish Doctor 2 with what he requires, and if you strangle him in the process I won’t object. 

(to the audience) And it went on like that. I filed through some work orders that Husband would need if I expired. And a few quick notes. One to him, and one to Alexander. Here, I’ll read that one…

“My dear sweet Alexander, I cannot blame you were you to be bitter at me for dying so early in your life and were you to be angry that I cannot watch your graduation and meet your future wife. For my part, you know should that you have been the one uncomplicated joy in my life...”

(Beat)

I’m sorry, the rest of this is private.