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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

Complete Meisner Technique training over 4 years in a true conservatory setting

Small class of 12–16 peers

Progress through levels: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Adept

Guest artist residencies and industry professional workshops

Notable Alumni

Harold Perrineau '82 — Lost (ABC), Oz, Romeo + Juliet, The Matrix films

Scout Backus '17 — national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird, Apple TV+ film The Instigators with Matt Damon

Charles Brice '09 — Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire

Taylor Bloom '17 — national tour of The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Brody Grant '21 — LAByrinth Theater Company at The Public Theater

Professional Development

Agent and casting director workshops throughout the program

Student-driven fringe performance calendar for creative development

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2027: 16 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,960

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,422

Before aid

Average net price

$30,298

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2026 2027 · su.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Complete Meisner Technique training over 4 years in a true conservatory setting

Small class of 12–16 peers

Progress through levels: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Adept

Guest artist residencies and industry professional workshops

Notable Alumni

Harold Perrineau '82 — Lost (ABC), Oz, Romeo + Juliet, The Matrix films

Scout Backus '17 — national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird, Apple TV+ film The Instigators with Matt Damon

Charles Brice '09 — Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire

Taylor Bloom '17 — national tour of The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Brody Grant '21 — LAByrinth Theater Company at The Public Theater

Professional Development

Agent and casting director workshops throughout the program

Student-driven fringe performance calendar for creative development

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2027: 16 students

Program Highlights

Training

Complete Meisner Technique training over 4 years in a true conservatory setting

Small class of 12–16 peers

Progress through levels: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Adept

Guest artist residencies and industry professional workshops

Notable Alumni

Harold Perrineau '82 — Lost (ABC), Oz, Romeo + Juliet, The Matrix films

Scout Backus '17 — national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird, Apple TV+ film The Instigators with Matt Damon

Charles Brice '09 — Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire

Taylor Bloom '17 — national tour of The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Brody Grant '21 — LAByrinth Theater Company at The Public Theater

Professional Development

Agent and casting director workshops throughout the program

Student-driven fringe performance calendar for creative development

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2027: 16 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$30

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

First-year applicants

Early ActionNov 4, 2026

Priority Consideration (Fall Semester)Jan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Suggested DeadlineJun 1, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

School Website

Opens

Sep 15, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Nov 21, 2026Feb 13 & 27, 2027

New York City Regional AuditionJan 23–24, 2027

Chicago Regional AuditionFeb 1–3, 2027

Acting · su.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Memorized Monologues

One from a Shakespeare play, 20-28 lines in length

One from a contemporary play, 2 minutes maximum, reflecting your age

Additional Materials

Headshot

Standard 8" x 10"

Off-campus auditions: bring 1 copy

On-campus auditions: bring 2 copies

Resume

Artistic resume

Repertoire List

Audition repertoire refers to the list of pieces and their composers/writers that you intend to perform for your audition. You may submit your audition repertoire list via your Shenandoah Application Portal.

Acting · su.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Choose either Common Application or SU Application—do not submit both

The Fall 2027 university application opened August 1, 2026

Audition dates fill quickly—register early

What's The Process

Audition Process

On-campus, NYC regional, or Chicago regional

Rolling admissions—register early as dates fill quickly

Virtual auditions: for non-musical theatre applicants who live more than 250 miles from campus, Shenandoah offers virtual auditions; if you believe you will need a virtual audition, reach out to your admissions counselor

Audition Expectations

NO prescreen required—live audition only

May include brief warm-up and improvisational exercise

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear for movement

On-campus, or regional in NYC or Chicago

Decisions

Made after all materials received and audition completed

Scholarship Info

Conservatory Scholarship

$2,000-$20,000 per year for Shenandoah Conservatory degree students

Awarded based on admission application, audition, and conservatory needs

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,960

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,422

Before aid

Average net price

$30,298

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2026 2027 · su.edu College Scorecard

Training

Complete Meisner Technique training over 4 years in a true conservatory setting

Small class of 12–16 peers

Progress through levels: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Adept

Guest artist residencies and industry professional workshops

Notable Alumni

Harold Perrineau '82 — Lost (ABC), Oz, Romeo + Juliet, The Matrix films

Scout Backus '17 — national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird, Apple TV+ film The Instigators with Matt Damon

Charles Brice '09 — Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire

Taylor Bloom '17 — national tour of The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Brody Grant '21 — LAByrinth Theater Company at The Public Theater

Professional Development

Agent and casting director workshops throughout the program

Student-driven fringe performance calendar for creative development

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2027: 16 students

Updated 4d ago