Northwestern Theatre and Dance provides performance/talent based scholarships to theatre majors, theatre minors and dance minors. To receive a scholarship, prospective theatre/dance students must go through an audition/interview process. Students from states outside of Louisiana may also qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver as part of their scholarship award.

• Actors must present two, contrasting, one minute, memorized monologues from plays. Preferably a Shakespearean monologue and a contemporary monologue.
• Musical Theatre Actors must present two contrasting monologues as mentioned above. Plus, at least sixteen measures from a musical theatre selection. The student is asked to bring their own digital accompaniment (CD/phone). If the student has formal dance training, it is suggested he/she prepare a two to three minute dance piece.
• Dancers must present a two to three minute dance piece. The student will be given a skill placement test and be interviewed by the dance faculty. Students should bring their dance accompaniment on a CD/music player/phone and bring appropriate dance attire.
• Designers/Directors/Stage Managers/Stage Technicians will be evaluated based on an interview process. Students are asked to bring materials that would qualify their work, experience and talent. These materials can include, but not be limited to portfolios, photographs of productions, designs, artwork/drawings, prompt scripts, and director’s book.

*** Students auditioning/interviewing for scholarships should dress in business/casual attire. ***

Upcoming Audition Dates:

Sept. 28, 2018 (Spring Awakening performance weekend)
Oct. 13, 2018 (N-Side view)
Nov. 3, 2018 (Scholar’s Day and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead performance weekend)
Feb. 22, 2019
March 9, 2019(N-Side view)
March 16, 2019 (Scholar’s Day and Cat in the Hat Dance performance weekend)
April 26, 2019 (1940s Radio Hour performance weekend)

Students are required to call 318-357-4483 or contact Dr. Vicki Parrish at parrishv@nsula.edu to make an appointment for an audition.

Selected audition dates are listed above. However, students can call to request alternate audition dates at 318-357-4483 or contact Dr. Vicki Parrish at parrishv@nsula.edu.

Students should also visit the “Future Students” webpage on the NSU website, https://www.nsula.edu/future-students/ to inquire about applying to NSU, campus tours, housing, etc.

“In the past few years we have had the opportunity to hire several performers, techs and costume students from NSU. Without exception, they have been knowledgeable in their discipline, hardworking, professional in their approach to the job, and a delight to be around. We are pleased that NSU continues to turn out high quality students.”
Cedar Point Entertainment, Sandusky, OH

“NSU students continue to shine at the International Performing Arts Institute in Germany. Their training and ability are extraordinary for undergraduates! NSU has done an outstanding job of preparing them for current auditions in the international Musical Theatre industry.”
Bruce Earnest – Producing Artistic Director, CEO, International Performing Arts Institutes LLC

Join us for our Summer Theatre Camp, July 25 – August 1! Ages 7-14 welcome for a wonderful acting, singing, and dancing experience! Check our our flyer and registration form below for more information:

Summer Theatre Camp Flyer

Registration Form (please fill out and email to Wanda Lucas).