Admissions & Auditions
Admission into Gainesville Theatre Alliance is highly competitive. All BFA programs accept 12 students per academic year, while the BA Theatre program is capped at 20 students per year. Admission to all programs is by audition or interview only.
Students must also be accepted into their chosen university (either Brenau University or the University of North Georgia, depending on degree program) before final acceptance into any theatre degree program. Admission into GTA does not guarantee admission into our parent institutions. Likewise, admission into either of the universities does not guarantee admission into GTA. We encourage all candidates to apply for both universities and make decisions based on their desired collegiate experience.
Scholarships in all programs are awarded to students based on talent, commitment, and academic performance.
Applicants should apply through the GTA application portal and audition or interview in person at one of the three audition events held throughout the academic year. In special circumstances, students may be admitted via audition/interview at select theatre conferences or audition events, such as the College Audition Project (CAP) United Auditions, Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), ThesCon, or Georgia Theatre Conference.
Audition/Interview Dates
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 in Brenau University’s John S. Burd Center
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 in UNG-Gainesville’s Performing Arts Building
For more information about auditioning or interviewing for University of North Georgia or Brenau University degree programs,
please email Recruitment@GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org.
Audition and Interview Requirements
ACTING INTEREST
Two 60-second contrasting monologues from plays (not from monologue books or films). Audition may include questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study acting. Students should bring two copies of their headshot and resume to the audition.
MUSICAL THEATRE INTEREST
Audition may include questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study musical theatre. Students should bring sheet music for the accompanist and appropriate dance shoes and clothing, along with two copies of their headshot and resume to the audition.
Vocal: Two 45-60-second selections of musical theatre or pop repertoire that contrast in style and decade of composition. In addition, prepare the full version of your audition songs and any other performance-ready musical theatre or pop repertoire you would like to present.
Acting: One 45-60-second monologue from a play (not from monologue books or films).
Dance: Dance call will include a quick warm-up, technique across the floor combinations, a ballet portion, and a jazz/MT combination. The call will be in group format and will last about an hour. No prior dance experience is necessary. Wear dance-appropriate shoes and clothing.
THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY INTEREST
Provide full portfolio presentation of theatrical design, studio art work, or technical projects at interview. Interview will include questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study theatre design and/or technology.
MULTIPLE INTERESTS
Depending on the candidate’s interests, choose a combination of two 60-second contrasting monologues, two 60-second musical theatre or pop repertoire selections that contrast in style and decade of composition, and/or a full portfolio presentation of theatrical design, studio art work, or technical projects. An interview portion will include a series of questions concerning professional goals and why the candidate would like to study theatre. Students interested in performance should bring two copies of their headshot and resume to the audition.
Questions?
For questions about the interview or audition process, please email recruitment@GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org.