Audition Process
•Two-step process: (1) Apply to George Mason University, (2) Open a SlideRoom account and complete the program audition application
•University application must be on file prior to your audition
•Musical Theater applicants must upload prescreen videos when doing in-person auditions (see SlideRoom for details)
•In-Person: November 15, 2025; February 13, 2026; February 21, 2026 (9:30 am – 4 pm)
•Virtual (Zoom): December 5, 2025; February 10, 2026; February 24, 2026 (3 pm – 6 pm)
•Transfer/Change of Major: April 14, 2026 (further summer dates to be added)
•Musical Theater applicants doing in-person auditions must also upload prescreen song video to SlideRoom
•Song used for prescreen may also be used as one of the two required song selections for the audition
Audition Expectations
•All applicants contacted by the School of Theater to schedule an audition time
•In-person interviews follow immediately after auditions
•Online interviews scheduled shortly after receipt of online submissions
•Virtual auditions available — in-person experience preferred but any applicant may submit video through SlideRoom
Decisions
•Applicants notified within two weeks of interview, subject to university admission
•Those denied acceptance must wait one year before reapplying
