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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition

Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training professional actors for over 55 years

Partners with six professional companies including The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Training

Sequential 4-year conservatory curriculum: Discovery, Exploration, Application, Preparation

Core training in voice and speech, movement, and acting every semester

Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Chekhov, Moliere, and contemporary playwrights like Dominique Morisseau

Stage combat, Alexander Technique, dialects, clown, and acting for the camera in upper years

Performance & Productions

Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2

"Every Tuesday" series of 20-minute plays directed by student directors

Casting opportunities alongside professionals at partner theatres

Notable Alumni

Norbert Butz — 2-time Tony Award winner

Rocky Carroll — Tony nominee, 2-time SAG Award winner (NCIS)

Erik Christopher Peterson — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

Matt Vogel — puppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog

Marsha Mason — 4-time Academy Award nominee

Professional Development

Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors

Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$27,047

After aid

Tuition · webster.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 2:13 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training professional actors for over 55 years

Partners with six professional companies including The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Training

Sequential 4-year conservatory curriculum: Discovery, Exploration, Application, Preparation

Core training in voice and speech, movement, and acting every semester

Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Chekhov, Moliere, and contemporary playwrights like Dominique Morisseau

Stage combat, Alexander Technique, dialects, clown, and acting for the camera in upper years

Performance & Productions

Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2

"Every Tuesday" series of 20-minute plays directed by student directors

Casting opportunities alongside professionals at partner theatres

Notable Alumni

Norbert Butz — 2-time Tony Award winner

Rocky Carroll — Tony nominee, 2-time SAG Award winner (NCIS)

Erik Christopher Peterson — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

Matt Vogel — puppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog

Marsha Mason — 4-time Academy Award nominee

Professional Development

Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors

Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training professional actors for over 55 years

Partners with six professional companies including The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Training

Sequential 4-year conservatory curriculum: Discovery, Exploration, Application, Preparation

Core training in voice and speech, movement, and acting every semester

Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Chekhov, Moliere, and contemporary playwrights like Dominique Morisseau

Stage combat, Alexander Technique, dialects, clown, and acting for the camera in upper years

Performance & Productions

Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2

"Every Tuesday" series of 20-minute plays directed by student directors

Casting opportunities alongside professionals at partner theatres

Notable Alumni

Norbert Butz — 2-time Tony Award winner

Rocky Carroll — Tony nominee, 2-time SAG Award winner (NCIS)

Erik Christopher Peterson — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

Matt Vogel — puppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog

Marsha Mason — 4-time Academy Award nominee

Professional Development

Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors

Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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School Website Common App

Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Admission · webster.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Fee

Audition Request Fee

$30

Conservatory Auditions · webster.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues, No More Than 3 Min Total

Choose characters close to yourself in age from scripts written after 1930

Selections should be of a contrasting nature

Must be memorized and fully prepared

Material Selection

Do not select Shakespeare or classical pieces

Do not do extreme characterizations of body, voice, or speech

Characters should be as natural, authentic, and close to you in real life as possible

Do not alter your dialect or accent — use your own speech

Props & Attire

Feel free to use a chair if needed

Keep props and costume pieces to one or two at most

Dress in comfortable, professional clothing — no gym clothes, nothing too tight or revealing, no heels above 3 inches

Dance

Brief group warm-up and movement exercises at beginning of audition

Come dressed in comfortable clothing for movement

Conservatory Auditions · webster.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Webster via school website, Common App, or Coalition App

Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee after applying

Audition coordinator contacts you to schedule

Important Notes

Must be academically accepted before audition results are released

Acceptd submissions are optional — not considered final auditions

Virtual auditions available only in extenuating circumstances

Off-campus auditions at Unified Auditions (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles) are official auditions

Thespian Festival appearances are "meet-and-greets" only — schedule an official audition through Admissions

Webster has not published Fall 2027 audition dates for this program

Requirements shown in stageready are last published for Fall 2026 entry and may change; confirm the official source before preparing or submitting materials

What's The Process

Audition Process

Must submit university application before requesting audition

Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee

Audition coordinator will contact with scheduling information

Audition Expectations

Check-in at 8:30 a.m., auditions conclude by early afternoon

Brief group warm-up session, then time to change before performing

Perform audition pieces individually — may be asked to do exercises and improvisations

Scholarship Info

Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts awards over $225,000 annually in theatre-specific scholarships

Most awards reserved for third- and fourth-year students, with some available to first-year students

No separate application — awards determined in consultation with recruiting faculty and Office of Financial Aid

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$27,047

After aid

Tuition · webster.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training professional actors for over 55 years

Partners with six professional companies including The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Training

Sequential 4-year conservatory curriculum: Discovery, Exploration, Application, Preparation

Core training in voice and speech, movement, and acting every semester

Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Chekhov, Moliere, and contemporary playwrights like Dominique Morisseau

Stage combat, Alexander Technique, dialects, clown, and acting for the camera in upper years

Performance & Productions

Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2

"Every Tuesday" series of 20-minute plays directed by student directors

Casting opportunities alongside professionals at partner theatres

Notable Alumni

Norbert Butz — 2-time Tony Award winner

Rocky Carroll — Tony nominee, 2-time SAG Award winner (NCIS)

Erik Christopher Peterson — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

Matt Vogel — puppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog

Marsha Mason — 4-time Academy Award nominee

Professional Development

Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors

Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

Updated Aug 18, 2:13 AM