Two Choices, One Great Day

October 10, 2025 or February 27, 2026

9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

$20 Registration Fee (includes one student lunch)

What is Major for a Day?

This day is designed to give you an opportunity to experience life as a WSU student in the School of Performing Arts. The day will comprise of

  • An informational session
  • A chance to meet the faculty, staff, & professionals in the School of Performing Arts, Advising, & Financial Aid
  • Lunch ($20 registration fee covers the cost of a student lunch)
  • An opportunity to attend a class of your choice in Acting/Theatre Studies, Dance, Design & Technical Theatre, & Musical Theatre 
  • A chance to interview and audition for our programs
  • A campus tour (available by request)
  • Wrap-up to ask your questions
  • A comp ticket to one School of Performing Arts production

Registration TBA!

 

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Here's what you need to know if you're attending

Location

Rhatigan Student Center, 麻豆破解版 State University main campus, 麻豆破解版, KS 67260

Parking

Parking is available for you directly south of Wilner Auditorium. for directions to Wilner Auditorium. Click here for more information about Visitor Parking at WSU.

Attire

Please wear clothing that鈥檚 comfortable, easy to move in, & no flip-flops. 

Lunch

Your $20 registration fee pays for lunch.

Schedule of the Day
(subject to change)
Time/Session Description
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Welcome
9:30 am Students attend a class with current students that gives a greater understanding of performing arts 
9:30 am Parents/guests attend presentations from Financial Aid & Advising
11:15 am Learn about the different programs we offer 
12:00 pm Lunch
1 - 5 pm

Classes, Auditions, & Interviews will be scheduled in 15 minutes time slots after registration. To help you prepare, see details below:

Acting (BFA)

  • 1:00-2:20pm - program overview/class
  • 2:30-5:00pm - auditions
    • prepare 2 contrasting 1 minute monologue pieces

Theatre Studies (BA) 

  • 1:00-2:20pm - program overview/class
  • 2:30-5:00pm - interviews
    • come prepared to discuss your interests in Theatre & other areas of study.

Musical Theatre (BFA)

  • 1:00-2:20pm - program overview/coaching sessions
    • All students should be prepared to perform a monologue & sing two 32 bar songs.
    • Bring double-sided sheet music in a 3-ring binder.
    • An accompanist will be provided.
  • 2:30-9:00pm* - program auditions/interviews 
    • When auditioning for the musical theatre program, you will also be considered for the Acting and Dance programs.
    • * End of the day is based on the number of auditions & interviews. This may extend past 5:00pm. based on your timeslot.

Dance (BFA/BA)

  • 1:00-2:20pm - plan to attend contemporary technique class.
  • 2:30-5:00pm - perform an audition solo and interview with dance faculty.

Design & Technical Theatre (BFA)

  • 1:00-2:20pm - program overview and tour of Wilner Auditorium
  • 2:30-5:00pm - program interviews 
    • Bring portfolio/samples that show your work

 

Want to major in Acting, Design & Technical Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre, or Theatre?

Prospective students must:

Apply for acceptance & scholarship consideration for our programs. 

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Questions? Need more information? 

Contact Stacy via the email below or 316-978-3360

Stacy Salters