Department of Theatre and Dance

High School Open House

Due to unforseen electrical issues the 2023 High School Open House had to be cancelled. An important component of the Open House was the opportunity for High School seniors to audition for scholarships (study grants). The department has rescheduled the auditions and interviews to Saturday, February 10, 2024. Please see the full information below.

Theatre and Dance Scholarship Auditions and Interviews

We are pleased to offer scholarships in acting, dance, and design/tech. Auditions and interviews will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Any high school senior interested in a scholarship and that has applied to Fresno State, may audition or interview.
Please complete the registration form by Friday, February 9, 2024 at noon.

All students auditioning for a scholarship must have their teacher complete the Teacher Scholarship Recommendation Form.
Teacher Recommendation Form

Acting Auditions
The Acting Scholarship Auditions consists of a memorized audition package, which should include two contrasting monologues (or one monologue and one song) no longer than 4 minutes.
Please read the guidelines thoroughly before submitting the registration form.

Acting Scholarship Audition Guidelines

Acting Scholarship Audition Registration Form

Dance Auditions
The Dance Scholarship Auditions consists of a short solo dance work.
Please read the guidelines thoroughly before submitting the registration form.

Dance Scholarship Audition Guidelines

Dance Scholarship Audition Registration Form

Design/Tech Interviews
The Design/Tech interviews consist of pre-selected questions and an optional portfolio review.
Please read the guidelines thoroughly before submitting the registration form.

Design/Tech Scholarship Interview Guidelines

Design/Tech Scholarship Interview Registration From

If you have any questions relating to the High School Open House, please conact our Faculty Coordinator, Nicola Olsen.

Nicola Olsen / nicolaolsen@mail.fresnostate.edu / 559.278.7595

If you have specific questions about degree programs or the audition/interview process, please contact one of our advisors.

All Theatre Arts emphasis:
Melissa Gibson / mgibson@mail.fresnostate.edu / 559.278.2522

Dance:
Kenneth Balint / kbalint@mail.fresnostate.edu / 559.278.5848