Theatre Talent Scholarships at Whittier College 2024

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be full-time students (at least 12 units per semester).
• Candidate should participate in at least two Theatre Arts Department main season productions as an actor or a technician.
• Must complete at least three credits in Theatre per year.
• Candidate should remain in good academic standing with the College, with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Application Process:

• Audition (Actors Only): Applicants are asked to perform one monologue, 2 to 2.5 minutes in length, from a theatrical play of their choice. Film monologues are not accepted. Applicants are recommended to avoid extreme characterizations so that their essence may be conveyed. Simple hand props are encouraged, however, costumes and elaborate props are not appropriate.
• Headshot (Actors Only): in JPG format.
• Theatre Instructor Recommendation: Ask a theatre teacher, director, or private theatre instructor to agree to submit the online Talent Scholarship Instructor Recommendation. The Instructor Recommendation is due on the same date as your Talent Scholarship Application, so you must start this process early to provide your instructor with sufficient lead time.
• Tech Portfolio (Tech Only): After submitting the Talent Application, you must contact the Theatre Professor.

Auditions:

Candidates are required to present a monologue lasting 2 to 2.5 minutes from a theatrical play, not a film. It is advised to avoid exaggerated characterizations to allow their personal essence to shine through. While simple hand props are welcomed, elaborate costumes and props are not suitable for this presentation.

Youtube Auditions:

  To complete your application, include the link to your video audition in the appropriate section before the application deadline, not the live audition date.

• Ensure your video is not marked as Private.
• Optionally, set it to Unlisted for restricted access.
• Title the video as “Whittier Theatre Audition: [First and Last Name].”
• Clearly mention the play of origin for your monologue in the video description.

Reels, footage from previous productions, live public performances, and similar submissions will not be considered. Only monologue videos that adhere to the same guidelines as in-person auditions are acceptable.