Theatre Scholarships at Carthage

 

Admitted students intending to major or minor in theatre, performance, or technical theatre production and design are strongly encouraged to audition for a Theatre Scholarship. Scholarships range from $2,500-$10,000 per year and are renewable based on maintaining satisfactory academic progress and 50 hours of theatre service work each semester. Students who wish to audition for a Music or Music Theatre Scholarship need to schedule a separate audition with the Music Department.

Students are nominated for Theatre scholarships by members of our Theatre faculty upon completion of the audition and interview process. Students will receive notification regarding their Theatre scholarship status in mid-late March from the Theatre Department directly.

Theatre scholarships complement most other merit-based scholarships up to full tuition value.*  Total Carthage scholarship awards do not exceed full tuition.

Theatre Department Audition Dates **

Theatre scholarship auditions must be completed by Saturday, February 27, 2009. (We will begin accepting reservations for auditions after December 1, 2009)

  • Saturday, February 6th
  • Saturday, February 13th
  • Saturday, February 20st
  • Saturday, February 27th

When considering which option is best for you, keep in mind that space is limited and is only available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advance notice is appreciated in scheduling auditions. To schedule your audition, please contact:

Herschel Kruger
Chair, Theatre Department
Associate professor of Theatre
E-mail: hkruger@carthage.edu
Phone: 262-551-2133
or
1-800-351-4058, ext. 2133

Where to go on the day of the audition

Auditions will be held in the David Straz Building on the North end of Campus Drive. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition/interview to fill out a registration form. Registration will take place just outside of the Wartburg Auditorium, and students will be led to the Studio Theatre for the audition/interview.

Audition Requirements:

Theatre Performance Major/Minor:

  • Students are required to perform at least two contrasting monologues. Each monologue should be timed no less than one minute and no more than two minutes.
  • Complete Interview Process with the Theatre Department
  • Provide a copy of your theatre related resume' and two letters of recommendation.

Technical Theatre Production & Design Major:

  • Students are required to display works indicating their accomplishments.
    • Examples are:
      • Portfolio Samples
      •  Prompt Books
      •  Photographs/Videos
      •  Renderings/Models/Drawings
  • Complete Interview Process with the Theatre Department
  • Provide a copy of your theatre related resume' and two letters of recommendation.

Suggestions/Recommendations for Audition:

  • Give a clear introduction limiting it to your name, the name of the character, the name of the play, and the author.
  • Perform facing straight ahead or at an angle and just over the heads of your audience
  • Select pieces that are close to your age range
  • Avoid dialects, pantomime and props
  • Dress appropriately

**If you are unable to audition on these particular dates, individual audition appointments may be arranged in advance. Please contact the Theatre Department directly to schedule your audition and discuss alternative arrangements if necessary. 

2001 Alford Park Drive • Kenosha, WI 53140 • (262) 551-6661 • theatretickets@carthage.edu