Audition Process
•Private auditions/interviews are planned in Cleveland, New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and remotely; the request form is expected to open in Fall 2026, with exact private-audition dates still TBD
•The program participates in URTA National Unified Auditions and Interviews (NUAI)
•URTA candidates may receive same-day callbacks or later taped, remote, or in-person follow-up before offer day
•International applicants not auditioning in person may submit preliminary-round self-tapes by January 4, 2027; callback status is scheduled by January 11, 2027
•The official page lists February 2027 final callbacks but gives conflicting Zoom/Cleveland location guidance; applicants should confirm the format with the program
•Acceptance activity begins in early February; firm dates are expected in Fall 2026
Audition Expectations
•Private audition/interview lasts approximately 15 minutes with MFA program leadership
•Present two contrasting memorized monologues: one contemporary and one Shakespearean verse, totaling no more than four minutes
•Be prepared to present additional contemporary/classical pieces if requested
•Candidate may be asked to sing a short unaccompanied song
•End-of-day callbacks may include group warmup, group work, Q&A, individual work, and an interview
