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ADMISSIONS

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Thank you for your interest in applying to the LACHSA Theatre Department!  Please review the following requirements for applying to our department.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The requirements below are subject to change.

  • All auditions, callbacks and/or portfolio reviews will be done in person unless otherwise noted and are subject to change for health and/or safety guidelines. 

IMPORTANT DATES

January 2, 2026:

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  • Online Application Submission Due Date​

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January 31, 2026:

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  • Auditions​

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February 20, 2026:

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  • Decision Letters Emailed​

OVERVIEW   |  APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP ONE

Fully complete and submit the LACHSA online application by Friday, January 2, 2026.

STEP TWO

Start preparing your two contrasting monologues following the guidelines below. 

STEP THREE

Applicants will be invited to a live in-person audition at LACHSA on January 31, 2026. 

Please allow ample time to submit your online application and upload any required materials. Late or incomplete online applications will not be considered. The time and scheduling of auditions and callbacks is determined by the department and requests for specific audition times or dates cannot be accommodated. All auditions and/or callbacks will be held in person unless otherwise noted.

PLEASE NOTE - Interviews and callbacks are granted only if all general requirements for attending LACHSA have been met.

AUDITIONS   |   MONOLOGUES

WHAT TO BRING

  • Students must wear all black, no logos.

  • Wear sweats or pants in which you can move freely.

  • Appropriate footwear - no flip flops, sandals or bare feet. Soft soled shoes are best.

  • No jewelry of any kind, no exceptions.

  • No costumes, props or theatrical make-up

  • Hair pulled or tied back and completely out of your face for all students.

  • A bottle of water.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Students should arrive 10-15 minutes early before their audition time and wait quietly after checking in.

  • In the audition, you will be asked to state your name, the title and author of your two monologues as well as the name of the character.

  • Students will perform the two contrasting monologues for their audition.

  • Following your audition, all applicants will participate in a brief interview with the adjudicator/s.

PREPARING FOR THE AUDITION:

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  1. You are required to perform TWO contrasting monologues; one Comedic & one Dramatic.

  2. Monologues will come from published or unpublished work; such as a play, or from film or television scripts. If you choose to perform original, unpublished work as one of your monologue choices, you must bring a copy of the monologue to your audition.

  3. Each monologue must be no longer than 2 minutes in length.

  4. Choose monologues featuring a character close to your actual age. Characters should be as natural, real, and as close to you in real life.

  5. Students do not have to play "gender specific" roles. There are some universally powerful monologues that play well for male, female and non-binary.

  6. During the call back audition, some applicants may be asked to do a cold reading or improvisation. Some applicants may be given directions and asked to repeat all or part of their monologue, incorporating those directions. No home preparation is required for this part of the audition.

  7. Following your callback audition, all applicants will participate in a brief interview with the adjudicators.

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