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Shenandoah Conservatory

Winchester, VA

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

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

•Small class size: 12-16 students selected from hundreds of auditions

•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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

2.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$30,298

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$36,950

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$24,356

$30-48k$26,715

$48-75k$26,635

$75-110k$30,332

$110k+$33,591

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Program Highlights

Training

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

•Small class size: 12-16 students selected from hundreds of auditions

•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

Program Highlights

Training

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

•Small class size: 12-16 students selected from hundreds of auditions

•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

Key Info

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$30Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 4, 2025

PriorityJan 15, 2026

Additional DeadlineAug 1, 2026

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Auditions

On-CampusNov 22, 2025

NYC RegionalJan 24, 2026

NYC RegionalJan 25, 2026

Chicago RegionalFeb 2, 2026

Chicago RegionalFeb 3, 2026

Chicago RegionalFeb 4, 2026

On-CampusFeb 7, 2026

On-CampusFeb 28, 2026

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

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Choose EITHER Common Application OR SU Application—do NOT submit both

•Fall 2026 university application closes July 23, 2026 (Fall 2027 application opens August 1, 2026)

•Register for audition via Shenandoah Application Portal after submitting university application

•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

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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

2.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$30,298

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$36,950

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$24,356

$30-48k$26,715

$48-75k$26,635

$75-110k$30,332

$110k+$33,591

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

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

•Small class size: 12-16 students selected from hundreds of auditions

•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

Updated 1d ago

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Shenandoah Conservatory

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What's The Process

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