We would love to meet you in person! To arrange a visit to the Department of Theatre, including building tours, contact our main office:
Sue Wilder, Department of Theatre, Administrative Assistant, 910.962.2061
Complimentary tickets to UNCW Department of Theatre productions are available to prospective students and guests upon request.
Admission to UNCW and the Department of Theatre’s Early major consists of a dual admission process. While application to the university is through the Office of Admissions, formal admission to the Department of Theatre and its Early major degree options must be made through an Audition/interview Admission process.
The Early Major in Theatre allows students to start their Theatre training beginning in their freshman year instead of waiting until their Sophomore year. Application to the Department of Theatre may be scheduled prior to your application to the University. However, acceptance to the Department of Theatre does not guarantee admission to UNCW.
Every applicant interested in being accepted into the Early Theatre Major at UNCW is also required to audition/interview before you are selected for acceptance into the theatre program.
An interview is required for all early major students.
All students will be interviewed as part of the early major process. During the interview we will discuss what experience you have, what your career goals are and why you are interested in majoring in Theatre at UNCW.
Actors have 60-120 seconds to present a monologue. All auditionees are required to perform a monologue from a PLAY. The following tips may be helpful as you are preparing your monologue:
Be prepared to discuss your training, course work, production experience, hobbies and interests.
Your portfolio should be a visual representation of your work and interests. You can bring drawings, photos, models, prompt books, PowerPoint Presentations, etc. We are not looking for polished portfolios but rather we are interested in what your experiences have been thus far and what your goals are for the future. If you plan to use a laptop, be sure to bring an extension cord as well as the device (no computers will be provided).
Review the following tips for a successful portfolio presentation:
Audition/interview applications should be submitted, if possible, two weeks prior to the requested audition date. Applications can be found by emailing Robin Post or Katherine Montwieler.
Auditions for Fall 2025 entry will be schedule for early Spring 2025. Please contact Department Chair Katherine Montwieler for more information or to schedule a different date and time.
An audition/interview or portfolio review is highly recommended, but not required for transfer students. However, the audition/interview help us place you in the correct classes and degree concentrations. Contact the Chair of the Department for more information or visit the Admissions webpage.
Transfer students can matriculate directly into the theatre major.
These scholarships are for current Theatre majors. The call for scholarship applications is due each year in the spring semester (UNCW Office of Financial Aid/Scholarships webpage.)
Learn more about curriculum requirements
Department of Admissions 910.962.3243
Department of Theatre Main Office
Sue Wilder | 910.962.2061
Chair of the Department of Theatre
Katherine Montwieler | 910.962.3328
Department of Admissions
910.962.3242
University Switch Board
910.962.3000