2025-2026 ARIZONA THESPIANS SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

This year’s scholarship auditions will be performed virtually for college/universities.Students will perform callbacks live at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Phoenix on Monday January 19th, 2026. There are no exceptions. 

In order to be eligible to audition for audition based scholarships:

  1. You must attend a Scholarship Workshop to be eligible.
    1. Wednesday October 1st or October 15th at 5:30pm
  2. You must register on Acceptd and this must be done by Thursday December 4th, 2025 at 5pm. (Essay scholarship entrants do not need to register on Acceptd).  
  3. You must be a graduating high school student with a 3.0 GPA, un-weighted.
  4. Be an inducted Thespian at the time of auditions.
  5. Must intend to major in theatre.
    1. Minors in theatre are not eligible

CHECKLIST FOR AUDITIONS

_____ PART 1:  Completed Audition Registration Form for College auditions, either online or in person

_____ PART 2:  Resume is completed through Acceptd.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE EACH PART OF THE CHECKLIST BY THE DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 4th, 2025 WILL RESULT IN INELIGIBILITY TO AUDITION. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS DEADLINE. 

** THERE ARE A FEW STEPS TO THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**

The purpose of Scholarship Auditions at the Arizona Thespian Festival is to provide exposure to the conservatories, colleges and universities in attendance in person as well as online. The other opportunity that comes with auditioning at Festival is being in the running for various scholarships awarded by AZ Thespians.  

You need to register on Get Acceptd. (app.getacceptd.com/arizonathespians) There is a $25.00 fee that will need to be paid online through Get Acceptd. They accept credit or debit cards.  They are now taking submissions and will stop taking them at 5:00 pm Thursday DECEMBER 4th, 2025

The Get Acceptd resume form is the ONLY form that will be given to the college representatives. 

 PART 1:  SCHOLARSHIP/AUDITION WORKSHOP

The Scholarship workshop will be virtual via Google Meet. You need only attend one workshop. Students must complete one of the sessions listed below.  Session dates and times are as follows:

October 1, 2025 at 5:30pm via Google Meet

October 15, 2025 at 5:30pm via Google Meet

 PART 2:  COMPLETE RESUME ONLINE

Go to getacceptd.com/arizonathespians, the world’s largest arts network, and complete your resume. You will need to create a login to do this, and then follow the instructions. Students must pay the $35.00 fee to Acceptd.   They accept credit and debit cards. This is not paid through your school or AZ Thespians. Resumes must be submitted by Thursday DECEMBER 4th, 2025 5:00PM. You will be expected to upload a picture along with the resume.

AUDITION GUIDELINES

1.      Must be a graduating senior to audition.

2.     Must attend a College Scholarship Audition Workshop.

3.      Only three (3) Thespians per school are allowed to audition.

4.      Download the PERFORMANCE STANDARDS POLICY FORM.  Give it to your teacher and have them turn it in at the time of registration on THURSDAY DECEMBER 4th, 2025

5.      Students may audition in ONLY ONE of the following areas:

A – Vocal: Prepare two contrasting 45 second Song Selections, OR a contrasting 45 second Vocal Selection and 45 second Monologue Selection. (Slate and transitions are included in your 2 min max audition time). ACAPELLA auditions are NOT allowed. YOU MUST PERFORM SONGS IN ORIGINAL KEY.  Time restrictions will be strictly followed. 

B – Acting: Prepare two contrasting 45 second Monologue Selections. (Slate and transitions are included in your 2 min max audition time). Time restrictions will be strictly followed. 

C – Technical: Prepare a Three to Five-Minute Portfolio Presentation (Slate is included in your 5 min max audition time). Time restrictions will be strictly followed. 

D-Performer Slate: Name, Title of Pieces, Show Titles, Names of Playwrights and Composers

E-Technical Slate: Name, Technical Area of Presentation, Show Title

TECHNICAL: Pick examples of your technical work for your portfolio presentation in ONE technical theatre area lasting five minutes. (ie. costume construction, lighting design, stage management…) Choose what will sell you best. A Google Slide presentation of your designs is required for this event. Many students opt to screencast so they can be seen as well throughout their presentation. Be ready with an explanation of your work, problem solving you encountered during the process, and/or any changes you would make if you were to do this over again. 

ALL: 

  • NO TBA Selections are allowed. Students must have their selections listed in the online registration system, including play or song titles/authors.
  • Your sponsor must certify that the information that you attended a College Audition Workshop, your accepted resume is true and s/he worked with you on your piece and/or presentation by registering you for Scholarship Auditions under the Events tab in the Online Registration system.
  • Costumes, props, and special makeup are NOT allowed. One chair is allowed. For technical auditions a table and an easel are allowed. 
  •  Be punctual and dress professionally. Callbacks begin shortly after registration on Monday. Meet the alumni (red shirts) in the South Ballroom Lobby of the Convention Center to walk over to the Hyatt for your callback. Do not miss your allocated time. 
  • Callback sessions are CLOSED to ALL spectators, including sponsors and parents.

SCHOLARSHIPS and CRITERIA OFFERED BY AZ THESPIANS:

Nine scholarships may be given out at the Arizona Thespian Festival by the State Thespian Board. All scholarships are provided as book scholarships. All scholarship applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be an inducted Thespian.

SUBMISSION/ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS – Please see the individual application forms for more information. Students must be a current Senior and an inducted Thespian to be eligible for essay scholarships. Links for essay scholarships are located on the scholarship page on the Arizona Thespian website.  https://arizonathespians.com/scholarship-audition/ 

Steve Halper Theatre Educator Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major in Theatre Education)

Theatre for Life Scholarship $1000.00 (Available to any student who will incorporate theatre arts in future jobs or community service positions)

Playwriting Scholarship $1500 (Awarded to a student playwright that creates a one act play between 15-30 minutes)

AUDITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Ellis Jordan Memorial Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major in theatre)

John Siler Memorial Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major in theatre)

AZ Thespian/EdTA Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major in theatre)

Amy Bennett Memorial Music Theatre Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major or minor in MUSICAL theatre)

Technical Theatre Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major in technical theatre or theatre production)

Ovation Scholarship $1500 (Available to any student intending to major in theatre)

CRITERIA: The Audition Scholarships are awarded using the following formula based on the information provided in the Audition Resume:

  • Talent/Portfolio: 30%
  • Resume: 20%
  • Thespian/Troupe Involvement: 20%
  • Grades (GPA, SAT, ACT) 20%
  • Personal Interview 10%

If you are having trouble submitting your resume for Arizona Thespians, please feel free to reach out to the Get Acceptd support team at any time, as they help resolve all applicant inquiries, technical difficulties, and are SO helpful: 1.888.725.2122, EXT. 2 or support@getacceptd.com. 

QUESTIONS: Please contact Robert Vernier at robert.vernier@arizonathespians.com