MTA Scholarships & Auditions

(MTA Scholarships & Auditions – Formerly Junior/Senior College & University Auditions)

Junior and senior high school students planning to pursue theatre in college are invited to participate in auditions for college and university programs at the MTA State Festival. Auditions take place on Thursday evening before the festival starts. Students meet with college representatives throughout the festival at the college fair booths. Refer to the documents linked below for registration, rules, and resources for auditions.

Senior students who plan to major in theatre at an in-state college or university are eligible to apply and audition for the MTA Scholarship. Two deserving high school seniors will be awarded a $500 scholarship.


Audition Information

Information about the Junior/Senior College Auditions 2024-2025 can be found HERE when available.

Make sure to have all auditioning juniors and seniors complete the college/university registration. This information will go to the participating colleges and universities. Register HERE.

College Audition Rules

Here are the rules for the Junior/Senior College Auditions. Make sure to review this information so that you can be prepared for this opportunity. Information for MTA 2025 will be posted HERE when available.

College Audition – How to Mark Your Music

Make sure to visit this link HERE to mark your music appropriately for the Junior/Senior College Auditions.

College Audition – Sample Audition

A link to a sample Junior/Senior College Audition can be found HERE.

MTA Scholarship

If you, or one of your students, is interested in applying for the MTA Scholarship. Click HERE for more information and to apply!

Sam Sparks
sparksd@millsaps.edu
College & University Vice-Chair
Cory Squires
csquires@prcc.edu
College & University Chair