Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Rigorous performance training in acting and directing
•Individualized course selection with faculty advisor tailored to career goals
•Semester performance juries track student progress
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Perform in productions at the 417-seat Hartung Theatre, 100-seat Forge Theater and 50-seat Pocket Playhouse
•Annual trips to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
•Participation in American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)
FELLOWSHIPS
•Rex Rabold Fellowship at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
•Ari Keever Trajectory Fellowship at Boise Contemporary Theatre
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Audition
Spring General Auditions (Hartung Theatre)Jan 24, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO MONOLOGUES, 90 sec each
•ONE SHAKESPEARE MONOLOGUE (90 seconds)
•ONE CONTRASTING MONOLOGUE — classical or contemporary (90 seconds)
-OR a 90-second self-accompanied song instead of the second monologue
-Must play an instrument to self-accompany — no accompanist provided, no a cappella, no tracks
-A piano is available in the audition space
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•8x10 format, attached to resume
RESUME (required)
•Attach to back of headshot
AUDITION CARD (required)
•Complete and bring a hard copy to your audition
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•All BFA Performance students must audition each semester regardless of availability for shows
•Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to participate in productions
•Must achieve a minimum grade of C in each theatre course required for the major
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person auditions on campus by appointment
•Five-minute audition time slot — sign up via SignUpGenius
•Callbacks may follow for specific productions
WHAT TO BRING
•Hard copies of audition card, 8x10 headshot attached to resume
•Come warmed up and in movement clothing for callbacks
CONTACT
•Kelly Quinnett — kellyq@uidaho.edu
Scholarship Info
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
•Automatically considered for scholarships when you apply to U of I
•Additional scholarships available based on experience, background and academic programs
Program info updated 6h ago
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Rigorous performance training in acting and directing
•Individualized course selection with faculty advisor tailored to career goals
•Semester performance juries track student progress
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Perform in productions at the 417-seat Hartung Theatre, 100-seat Forge Theater and 50-seat Pocket Playhouse
•Annual trips to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
•Participation in American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)
FELLOWSHIPS
•Rex Rabold Fellowship at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
•Ari Keever Trajectory Fellowship at Boise Contemporary Theatre
Updated 6h ago
Academic School Information
3.47
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
59%
Grad Rate
7,747
Enrollment
$54,670
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,084
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,320
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,831
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$11,270
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,193
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,374
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,130
Family Income $110k+$18,791
