Scholarships

You're interested in a career in Theatre or Dance--but money's a problem. Well, we may be able to help you. The department offers a variety of performance scholarships, and graduate assistantships. See below for more information.

Eligibility

All high school graduates with acceptable academic records and an aptitude for theatre and/or dance, who plan to pursue studies in theatre arts leading to a degree, are eligible to audition. All scholarship applicants must apply for admission to be considered in the scholarship competition.

Awards

$250 - $1,000, all awards are renewable each term upon a review of the student's performance with a maximum of 8 semesters.

Criteria for Auditions

• Scholarships are awarded on the bases of acting or technical expertise, academic record, a willingness to work and a positive attitude
• Acting: Applicants wishing to audition for an acting scholarship should bring two (2) cuttings of no more than two minutes each - one serious and one light. The pieces should demonstrate your best effort. Do not be concerned about costumes and properties. however, if you plan to sing, please let us know ahead of time.
• Dance: Applicants wishing to audition for a dance scholarship should come prepared to participate in a short audition class and interview.
• Technical Theatre: Applicants wishing to be interviewed for a technical theatre scholarship in costuming, lighting or set construction should bring a portfolio of their work if available.

Performance Scholarship Audition Dates for 2011-2012 Awards

Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 1:00 PM (Trahern Theatre)
Saturday, February ,5 2011 @ 1:00 PM (Trahern Theatre)

For more information about Theatre auditions, scholarships or graduate assistantships contact:

Darren Michael, MFA,
Theatre & Dance Program Coordinator
Austin Peay State University
P. O. Box 4475
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-6297
michaeld@apsu.edu

For more information about Dance auditions or scholarships contact:

Marcus Hayes, MFA,
Dance Professor
Austin Peay State University
PO Box 4475
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-6371
hayesma@apsu.edu