Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualSelective12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
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
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
PriorityFeb 1, 2027
Rolling
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Auditions
On-CampusDec 5–6, 2025
On-CampusJan 23, 2026
Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 24–25, 2026
Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 1–5, 2026
Audition Request Fee
$30
Audition Requirements
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
Additional Materials
•resume
•HEADSHOT
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•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 Unified Auditions are "meet-and-greets" — schedule official audition through Admissions
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•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
SCHEDULING
•Must submit university application before requesting audition
•Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee
•Audition coordinator will contact with scheduling information
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
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:04 AM
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 Mar 27, 2:04 AM
Academic School Information
3.36
Avg GPA
86%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
2,304
Enrollment
$50,876
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$31,750
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,047
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$22,359
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,083
Family Income $48k - $75k$27,257
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,315
Family Income $110k+$31,314
