Scholarships

Albion College Theatre and Dance Scholarships are intended to support a well-rounded study of theatre and dance for talented and qualified students. Scholarships are granted on the basis of perceived ability and promise.

For Theatre:  All applicants will be considered who demonstrate the requisite talent and potential for development in any area of theatre study: in acting, in directing, in costume, scenic, lighting, or sound design, in publicity, or in management.

For Dance:  All applicants will be considered who demonstrate the requisite talent and potential for development in any area of dance study: performance, choreography, history, pedagogy, or arts management.

After acceptance by Albion College, a candidate should submit an application for the Theatre Activity Scholarship. Applications for the Theatre Activity Scholarships will be screened as they are received. After screening, qualified candidates will be invited to an audition/interview arranged with the Theatre Program.

The Theatre Interview/audition candidates will:

• a) already have submitted a department-supplied application form;
• b) have an interview with at least one department faculty member;
• c) perform a prepared audition (five minutes total; dramatic monologues and/or song and dance; contrasting material)
• d) perform some additional material 'cold';
• e) and/or submit a portfolio of stage management and stage design work where applicable.

The Dance candidates will:

• a) submit an application for scholarship received from dance professor Heather Vaughan-Southard or the admissions office;
• b) interview and Attend an audition class consisting of a class by Heather Vaughan-Southard;
• c) perform a prepared solo, two minutes in length, in genre of student's choice.