Colorado State University Theatre

AUDITION DATES FOR FALL 2025 START:

• Saturday, Jan. 25 – in-person auditions (submit your application by Jan. 23/noon)
• Saturday, Feb. 1 – virtual auditions (submit your application by Jan. 30/noon)
• Saturday, Feb. 8 – in-person auditions (submit your application by Feb. 6/noon)
• Sunday, March 9 – in-person auditions (submit your application by March 7/noon)

• Friday, Jan. 31 – virtual interviews (submit your application by Jan. 29/noon)
• Saturday, Feb. 1 – virtual interviews (submit your application by Jan. 30/noon)
• Friday, Feb. 28 – virtual interviews (submit your application by Feb. 26/noon)

B.A. in Theatre: Creative life training for the undergraduate by experienced professionals!

As educators and mentors, we share our industry expertise and model the creative, collaborative, imaginative, and technical power of this art form through concentrations in performance, musical theatre, and a range of design and technology areas. Your training takes place in our world-class, tech-savvy hub for creativity, the University Center for the Arts.

At CSU, faculty, staff, and professional guest artists – all with extensive experience on stages ranging from Broadway to regional theatres and worldwide – provide students with an experienced lens through which to study every aspect of theatre, including the theory and practice of acting and directing, musical theatre, theatre history/dramaturgy/playwriting, theatrical design and technical theatre, stage management, and storytelling/devising.

Upon academic admission to CSU and acceptance into one of the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre concentrations, students are provided with fundamental skills and experiences in theatre within a liberal arts context, honing vital life skills and preparing students for graduate study in theatre and potential employment opportunities in a variety of fields related to theatre, film, and other creative endeavors.

• Performance
• Musical Theatre
• Set Design
• Lighting Design and Technology
• Projection Design and Technology
• Sound Design and Technology
• Costume Design and Technology

Please note: In addition to applying to CSU through the Office of Admissions, a successful audition or portfolio review with CSU Theatre faculty is required to enter the B.A. in Theatre concentrations. We encourage you to apply for admission to the University as soon as possible during your senior year (for fall entry, please apply by Nov. 15 for early action and Jan. 15 for regular decision).

Throughout the year, CSU Theatre offers various opportunities to visit, including a fall in-person visit day, a spring virtual visit session, and customized individual visits. Please register here.

Student performing artists will find a welcoming place of study in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.

In addition to applying to CSU through the Office of Admissions, you must successfully audition with CSU Theatre faculty to enter the CSU Theatre Concentrations.

• For all CSU Theatre degrees, prospective students must submit the CSU Theatre program application on the Acceptd platform.
• Current CSU students must also complete a successful audition to change to or add the Musical Theatre Concentration.
• Your program application and audition/portfolio review are also your scholarship audition.
• Follow the requirements outlined on the program application page.

For questions about this process, please contact SMTD@colostate.edu. 
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.