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.
This event takes place during the Ohio Thespian Expo in the fall of each year.
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Please visit the Ohio Thespian Expo event page to access registration for this and other events.
The Audition Process
Current seniors are encouraged to attend the Ohio Unified Interview and Audition Day. Ohio Thespians sponsors this event as part of the Ohio Thespian Expo. 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 attend the event to see students and discuss potential opportunities.
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​Students do not need to be members of the International Thespian Society to participate. The Ohio Unified Audition and Interview day is sponsored by Ohio Thespians, but all Seniors interested in a career in the arts are invited to register.
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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.
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Technicians, Directors, and Managers have three minutes to present a sampling of their portfolio and discuss their interests for college.
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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.
Universities in the 2025 Unified College Auditions and Interviews
West Virginia University
The University of Mount Union
Miami University
Austin Peay State University
Wittenberg University
Marshall University
Ohio University
Gannon University
Wilmington College
Slippery Rock University
Denison University
Marietta College
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And more will be added as soon as they are confirmed!
Colleges and Universities:
Join the Unified Process
The Ohio Unified Auditions and Interviews provides your school with unparalleled opportunity promote your school in Ohio and recruit Ohio students (and surrounding states) who are interested in continuing their theatre studies in college.
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Your school's registration will include the following:
A seat at the table for all auditions and interviews as part of the Ohio Thespian Expo at Olentangy Liberty High School on Saturday, November 1, 2025
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Inclusion in promotional material, on-site signage, and social media push.
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A recruiting table in the college fair as part of the Ohio Thespian Expo at Olentangy Liberty HS on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
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The opportunity to adjudicate for the Thespy Competition as part of the Ohio Thespian Expo at Olentangy Liberty HS on Saturday, November 1, 2025
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A recruiting table as part of the Ohio Thespian Festival at Chillicothe High School on April 10-12, 2026.
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Priority placement of workshops as part of the Ohio Thespian Festival at Chillicothe HS on April 10-12, 2026.
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