Ohio Unified Theatre
Auditions and Interviews
The Unified Auditions and Interviews is an excellent opportunity for senior theatre students to be seen by many theatre schools all at the some time. For one reasonable registration fee, a student can be seen by many schools all at the same time. 20 to 30 schools from Ohio and beyond participate every year. Student performers and technicians are encouraged to register.
The Audition Process
Current seniors are encouraged to attend the Ohio Unified Interview and Audition Day on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Hilliard Darby High School. Ohio Thespians sponsors this event as part of the #OhFallThesFest23. It is a once-a-year opportunity for students to audition for Musical Theatre, Acting, Design & Technology, and General Theatre programs. Universities from across the state and surrounding areas will register and attend the event to see students and discuss potential opportunities.
Students do not need to be members of the Thespian Society to participate. The Ohio Unified Interview and Audition day is sponsored by Ohio Thespians, but all Seniors interested in a career in the arts are invited to register.
Performers will be given three minutes to present their best work (singing, acting, or a combination). All students must sing live. An musical theatre accompanist will be provided.
Technicians, Directors, and Managers have three minutes to present a sampling of their portfolio and discuss their wants for college.
Students can also participate in a dance call. Please note, Musical Theatre applicants are required to be at the dance call. A college level dance instructor will lead the dance call.
Once auditions and interviews are finished, universities will select students to callback and talk about their programs in more depth.
Colleges and Universities
Confirmed Participants in the 2023 Unified College Auditions and Interviews (as of 11.2.23):
Austin Peay State University
Baldwin Wallace University
Bowling Green State University
Cleveland State University
Denison University
Gannon University
Greensboro College
Heidelberg University School of Music and Theatre
Kent State University
Lake Erie Collge
Marietta College
Miami University of Ohio
Muskingum University
Niagara University
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Northern Kentucky University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Otterbein University Department of Theatre and Dance
PennWest University
Rochester University
Slippery Rock University
The University of Mount Union
University of Findlay
West Virginia University - School of Theatre & Dance
Wilmington College
Wittenberg University
Participants in the 2022 Unified College Auditions and Interviews included:
Austin Peay State University
Bowling Green State University
Heidelberg University School of Music and Theatre
Huntington University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Miami University of Ohio
Northern Kentucky University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio University
Otterbein University
Purdue University
Slippery Rock University
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
The University of Mount Union
University of Cincinnati CCM
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Findlay
West Virginia University - School of Theatre & Dance
Wilmington College
Wittenberg University
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a college or university.
Join the Unified Process
The Ohio Unified Auditions and Interviews provides your school with unparalelled opportunity promote your schoolin Ohio and recruit Ohio students (and surrounding states) who are interested in continuing their theatre studies in college.
Your school's registration will include the following:
A seat at the table for all auditions and interviews as part of the #OhFallThesFest23 at Hilliard Darby High School on Saturday, November 4, 2023
Inclusion in promotional material, on-site signage, and social media push.
A recruiting table in the college fair as part of the #OhFallThesFest at Hilliard Darby High School on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
The opportunity to adjudicate for the Thespy Competition as part of the #OhFallThesFest23 at Hilliard Darby High School on Saturday, November 4, 2023
A recruiting table as part of the State Thespian Conference at Sylvania Northview HS on March 22-24, 2024.
Priority placement of workshops as part of the State Thespian Conference at Sylvania Northview HS on March 22-24, 2024.