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School of Theatre Arts

Applying to SoTA

Applications to the School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) open on August 1st each year. Once you apply to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ you will receive the links to register for your audition/interview.

Because ours is a highly selective program, SoTA students experience close, personal instruction from an outstanding faculty/staff who lead them through rigorous theatrical training.

The faculty and staff sees hundreds of candidates from across the country each year and mindfully accept only a handful. SoTA regularly attend:

2026-2027 Audition/Interview Dates:

  • November 14, 2026 join us for Spring Awakening
  • January 16, 2027 join us for The Tender Land
  • February 27, 2027 join us for The Revolutionists

During your on-campus visit, you will have the opportunity to meet current faculty and students, tour facilities, and attend a performance. Prospective students and guests can receive complimentary seats while tickets are available.

For reservations, please contact Anna Corvera: acorvera@iwu.edu

For questions about the admissions process, or to inquire about a virtual appointment, please contact Laura Dolan: ldolan@iwu.edu

 

BFA Degree Application Requirements

  1. Submit a FREE application to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾.
  2. Register for your audition date. 
  3. Upload your theatre resume and headshot to your äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Student Status Portal. 
  4. Prepare two contrasting monologues 60-90 seconds each. (No Shakespeare, please.)

  1. Submit a FREE application to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾.
  2. äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ SoTA is a participating institution within the . Submit your prescreen materials via our page by January 1, 2027.
  3. Your prescreen materials for the BFA in Music Theatre will be evaluated by faculty. Applicants are typically notified about their results within one week. Applicants who advance will receive an invitation for an on-campus audition.
  4. On-campus invitees should prepare two contrasting songs and one monologue 60-90 seconds each. (No Shakespeare, please). The dance call will be live.

For questions about the prescreen process, please contact Anna Corvera: acorvera@iwu.edu. 

For questions about the admission process, please contact Laura Dolan: ldolan@iwu.edu. 

  1. Submit a FREE application to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾.
  2. Register for your interview date.
  3. Upload your theatre resume and portfolio to your äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Student Status Portal. Your portfolio should present examples of your artistry.

Laura Dolan - Fine Arts Coordinator

Department - Admissions

(309) 556-3063