Art Applicants
Art applicants must submit a portfolio of 10-15 pieces of original art and design work that use a variety of media and demonstrate a range of skills. Written descriptions for each portfolio piece should include the title, date, medium, dimensions, and a short explanation of the purpose of the project.
Portfolios should be submitted online at salemstate.slideroom.com.
Applications will not be considered complete until all required credentials are submitted, please adhere to all admissions deadlines.
Music applicants are required to audition. Applications will not be considered complete until all required credentials are submitted.
Music auditions will be held on the following dates. Please contact the music department at 978.542.6296 to schedule an audition.
Upcoming Audition Dates
November 17, 2018
January 26, 2019
February 23, 2019
April 13, 2019
August 24, 2019
Learn more about the music program audition dates and requirements.
2018-19 Audition Dates
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Sunday, February 10, 2019
There are two tracks in the theatre major to which students can apply:
- Bachelor of Arts, BA (does not require an audition/portfolio)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA (requires an audition/ portfolio as part of the application review)
If you do not initially apply to the BFA as an incoming student you will have the opportunity to audition during your freshman year.
Audition Requirements for the BFA Theatre Performance Program:
- Prepare two monologues. The monologues should be contrasting styles, and each monologue should be about one minute long for a combined time of two minutes total.
- Bring two copies of your theatre resume
- Bring two copies of your headshot or a recent photograph
Portfolio Review/Interview Requirements for the BFA programs in Directing, Playwrighting, Stage Management, Technical Theatre, Theatre Design:
- Prepare a four-minute portfolio presentation. Your portfolio can include any relevant paperwork, photos, renderings, or production books you have from previous shows.
- Bring two copies of your theatre resume
All auditions will be held in the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts. Please contact Ashley Preston in the theatre department at 978.542.6290 or apreston@salemstate.edu to schedule an audition, or if you have further questions.
There will be a new dance audition requirement for students enrolling in fall 2019. More information regarding the audition process will be posted soon.