Welcome to NSU Theatre and Dance!
Northwestern State University Department of Theatre and Dance is designated as the Center for Excellence in the Arts for the University of Louisiana System and is one of only 150 programs in the United States accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
We are the only state university in Louisiana that offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Theatre & Dance. We specialize in undergraduate training with a BFA in Dance and Production & Design, and Theatre degrees with concentrations in Acting Performance & Directing and Musical Theatre. Thank you for visiting our site, please look around to discover more about our exciting program! You may contact us at any time if you have any questions regarding NSU Theatre and Dance.
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:
- February 25, March 5, 12 & 18 and April 22, 2022
We are currently accepting video submissions with requirements above. Please use the below contact info with questions or to submit your videos.
Students are required to call 318-357-4483 or contact Brett Garfinkel at garfinkelb@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 Brett Garfinkel at garfinkelb@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.
Tim Moore, Artistic Director, Thingamajig Productions, Pagosa Springs, CO
“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.”
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NSU Theatre & Dance
Rm. 100-F, Old Fine Arts Building
Phone: 318-357-4483
theatreanddance@nsula.edu