In order to pursue the B.A. in theatre arts at Salve Regina, students must apply and be accepted to the University. Auditions for the theatre arts program (B.A. and minor) are strongly recommended but not required.

Current students who wish to pursue the B.A. or minor in theatre arts should contact Tara Brooke Watkins, program coordinator, to gain approval and/or arrange an audition.

Requirements for Prospective Students

Students who are applying for fall admission complete a two-step application process.

Step 1: Apply to Salve Regina

Apply using the Common Application and select theatre arts as your major.

Step 2: Apply to the Theatre Arts Program

Once your application to Salve Regina has been submitted, you will receive a login for your student status page, where you can complete the audition form and upload your pre-recorded video. This is required by Feb. 15 for scholarship consideration. Results of the arts scholarship competition will be announced by March 15.

Audition Guidelines

Applicants should record two monologues, each one minute in length. One monologue should be from a classical work (written/published before 1875), and the second should be from a modern work (written/published after 1900). Actors who are interested in musical theater may perform the modern monologue and up to 24 bars of music. Students may also provide a link to video recordings of performances as supplemental material.

Students interested in design/technical theater should provide a portfolio with pictures and/or samples of production work, or work that demonstrates ability as an artist, technician or manager.

After submission of your video or portfolio, a date and time will be coordinated for a live, virtual interview.

Step 3: Plan a Visit (Optional)

Day of Theater

Experience a day in the life of a Salve Regina theatre arts major. Your visit will include a campus tour with a student ambassador, followed by a concentrated experience in the theatre arts program. Day of Theater dates for the 2023-2024 academic year are:

• Monday, Nov. 13
• Wednesday, Jan. 24
• Monday, Feb. 26

Register Here

Attend a Performance

Reserve complimentary tickets for you and your family to attend a theater performance by emailing Tara Brooke Watkins.

View the Performance Schedule

Campus Tours and Events

Salve Regina offers campus tours and a number of ways to explore our distinctive coastal campus.

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