Theatre Application

All materials should be prepared prior to submitting your application. If you need to exit and re-enter the application, choose “save and continue later.” If you have any questions please contact theatre-admission@uwm.edu.

1Entrance Information

2Personal Information

3Audition / Interview

4Supporting Information

I have completed the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee application(Required)

Yes

IMPORTANT

Students must first complete UWM’s application prior to applying to the Peck School of the Arts.

Anticipated Entrance Term(Required)

Applications for future entrance terms are typically available around August 1. If you don’t see your anticipated entrance term below, please check later.

Entering Status(Required)

International Student

Yes

Name(Required)

First Middle Last Preferred Name

Gender(Required)

Pronoun

She/Her

He/Him

They/Them

Other

Prefer not to share

Pronoun (Other)(Required)

Phone(Required)

Student Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Parent/Guardian Email (if under 18 years of age)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Intended Major(Required)

Production area only

After submitting this application, you will be contacted by the production program to schedule your interview.

Interview(Required)

While an in-person interview is recommended, we understand some applicants may need to meet virtually. During interviews, time may be available to present work, including the opportunity to receive feedback from faculty. If applying for Acting BFA, you will be asked to repeat the monologue from your digital pre-screen and incorporate direction from faculty. If applying for Musical Theatre BFA, you will be asked to repeat 32 bars of one of the pieces you sent in your pre-screen, match pitch and work with our Music Director. Please bring your tracks on your phone/tablet or be prepared to sing a capella.

NOTE: Only available dates are included below.

Accessibility

Please let us know if require special accommodations or have any requests to help us better assist you on your interview date.

Performance Recordings

All performances should be pre-recorded and submitted with your application. Recording in a studio or gym is recommended, but not required. Video files should include your name and be uploaded to a file sharing site. Make sure files are accessible via a direct link without a password.

Monologue URL(Required)

Acting: Performance of one 90-second memorized monologue of choice.
Musical Theatre: Performance of one 60-second memorized monologue from a contemporary play.

Monologue Description(Required)

Please write a brief description including show title, playwright and character.

Dance Solo Performance URL(Required)

Performance of a one-minute dance solo from musical theatre, ballet, jazz or tap.

Solo Performance Description(Required)

Please write a brief description including the choreographer, title and where and when it was filmed. Feel free to provide anything else you’d like us to know.

First Vocal Excerpt URL(Required)

32-bar vocal excerpt from standard musical theatre repertoire. You may sing a cappella, with an accompanist, or to a backing track. if you have no alternative, you may use a recording with pre-recorded vocals.

Second Vocal Excerpt URL(Required)

Vocal Excerpt Descriptions(Required)

Please write a brief description including show and song titles for both excerpts.

Statement of Intent(Required)

Please upload a one-page statement of intent that describes why you decided to pursue a theatre degree, why you chose UWM, and how your college education will help you achieve your career goals.

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Max. file size: 5 MB.

Resume(Required)

Please upload a one-page resume that details your performance/production or teaching experiences and extracurricular activities.

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Max. file size: 5 MB.

Professional Reference

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone

Title / Occupation

Relationship to you

Placement Exams

Theory Placement Exam(Required)

If you have music theory experience we recommend you take an online exam to determine course placement. This will not impact your audition results. There will also be an opportunity to take placement exams for Musical Theatre classes prior to start of semester. Would you like us to contact you with more information about taking the music theory placement exam?

Yes

Do you have formal piano training/experience?(Required)

If you answer “yes” to this question we’ll collect additional information, including a piano placement video, to help place you in the correct course level. This section is for class placement purposes only and will not affect the outcome of your audition.

Yes

Formal Piano Lessons (number of years)(Required)

Can you sightread at the piano in both treble and bass clef?(Required)

Yes

Do you know the major scales/chords? (i.e. playing from basic lead sheets)(Required)

Yes

Piano Video URL(s)(Required)

One piece hands together, no memory required. Classical style only (no original compositions, jazz, or popular style pieces). One major and one minor scale hands together, two octaves with correct fingerings. Use the plus sign to add additional items.

URL

How did you hear about Peck School of the Arts?

Other(Required)