Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Comprehensive training in acting, singing, and dance
•Prepares students as actors and musicians for the professional world
•Emphasis on showcasing abilities while preserving individuality
CURRICULUM
•16 semester hours of Applied Voice instruction
•Music theory, diction, and vocal pedagogy
•Stage combat (two levels), acting for camera, directing, dialects
•Junior Recital or Senior Showcase capstone
FACULTY
•Stewart Hawley — Chair, Department of Theatre; six KCACTF directing awards; film credits including "Evening Star"
FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT
•Training shaped from a Christian perspective
•Includes Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts coursework
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Application Deadline (for March 22 Audition)Mar 15, 2026
Audition
On-Campus Audition DayMar 22, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS
•Select from the following Musical Theatre styles:
-Golden Age/Operetta
-Jazz Standard
-Contemporary/Modern
-Pop/Rock
•Both songs must be memorized
•Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella
•Voice auditions must be accompanied
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1 min
•Memorized contemporary monologue
•Approximately 1 minute in length
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to the University of Mobile
•Step 2: Submit Undergraduate Audition Application to schedule your audition
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Part of the Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA) within the Department of Theatre
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition on campus is standard
•Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday through Thursday) upon approval from the ASOTA office
•Video submissions considered only for candidates unable to come to campus due to extreme distance or extenuating circumstances
VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
•Upload recording to YouTube or Vimeo (YouTube: Public or Unlisted, not Private)
•Must include video — no audio-only recordings
•One continuous, unedited video
•Begin facing the camera and introduce yourself and the piece(s)
•Voice auditions must be accompanied — no a cappella
•Recorded auditions must be submitted no later than midnight on March 22
•Contact: airvin@umobile.edu
Scholarship Info
•All ASOTA students automatically considered for talent-based scholarships
•Awards up to $25,000 annually
•Based on university admission, ASOTA acceptance, and audition performance
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:37 AM
TRAINING APPROACH
•Comprehensive training in acting, singing, and dance
•Prepares students as actors and musicians for the professional world
•Emphasis on showcasing abilities while preserving individuality
CURRICULUM
•16 semester hours of Applied Voice instruction
•Music theory, diction, and vocal pedagogy
•Stage combat (two levels), acting for camera, directing, dialects
•Junior Recital or Senior Showcase capstone
FACULTY
•Stewart Hawley — Chair, Department of Theatre; six KCACTF directing awards; film credits including "Evening Star"
FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT
•Training shaped from a Christian perspective
•Includes Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts coursework
Updated Mar 24, 12:37 AM
Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
56%
Grad Rate
1,307
Enrollment
$43,611
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$26,910
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,382
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$17,550
Family Income $30k - $48k$21,133
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,633
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,766
Family Income $110k+$27,447
