Theatre Assessment Information

The Theatre Academy will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Freshmen Theatre Class. 

Students accepted into the Theatre Academy will take core theatre classes specializing in acting, acting methods, theatre history, theatre literature, directing and stage movement. Students have the opportunity to take elective classes in choir, band, songwriting, tech theatre, physical theatre, dance, apparel design, and film making. 

The following are required materials prospective students must submit to be considered for the Theatre Academy. Students also need to apply to CATA via Scribbles. For more information, please go to the "How to apply to CATA" Page

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1. A 1-2 minute monologue performed from memory, from any source (play, musical, film, self-written, etc.). 

2. A 16-32 bar cut of a song from musical theatre. Please see the videos at the bottom of this page for help in picking the best material for your audition and self-tape. Your tape should not include the entire song. You may do it without accompaniment or you can sing to a karaoke track (do not sing with other voices). It is recommended that your song is from a musical but it can also be a genre of your choosing. 

At the start of your self-tape, please slate yourself, stating your name and the material/part of the application you will be performing/completing.  

Example:  "Hello, my name is __________ and I will be performing a monologue from ____________ ." 

OR "Hello, my name is _________________ and I will be performing the song ______________ from the show _____________________." 

OR "Hello, my name is _______________________ and these are my interview responses."

At the end of your self-tape, please restate your name.

3. Interview: Please answer the following questions:

1. What does theatre mean to you? 

2. What does the word community mean to you and how have you been a member of a community?  

3. Does art change culture or does culture change our art and why do you think what you do?   

4. How do you think you could be good fit for CATA and how do you think CATA can be good for you and/or why are you applying to CATA? (Think what you bring to the CATA table.)

5. Is there anything else I should know about you? This can include any specific interests you may have, hobbies, favorite type of candy, what your favorite movie is, or your favorite musical...

4. Short Dance Call: There will be a very simple 16-count dance to learn and replicate. This is merely for the purpose of assessing a student's rhythm and movement capabilities. While this video is REQUIRED, dancing ability will not affect a student's overall acceptance into the academy pathway. 

CHECK BACK HERE FOR VIDEO. 

5. Technical Theatre Portfolio (optional): This is required for students wishing to focus on Technical Theatre aspects rather than Performance. Please submit a portfolio with projects you helped with. These can include, but are not limited to:

1. Costume design

2. Make up design

3. Set design

4. Lighting design

5. Props design

6. Sound design