The National Unified Auditions (NUA)
In plain terms.
The Unifieds are the National Unified Auditions, where dozens of college theatre programs hold auditions in one place, run by the National Unified Auditions organization.
National Unified Auditions official site
Inside Unifieds is not part of the National Unified Auditions. We link to their site so you can check dates and details with the source.
What it is
Each winter, many college theatre and musical theatre programs hold their entrance auditions in the same city on the same days. A student can audition for many schools without traveling to each campus.
Who it is for
High school seniors applying to college acting and musical theatre programs, and the parents who travel with them.
How the days run
- Scheduled auditions with the schools on your list.
- Walk-in auditions with schools that have open slots.
- Dance calls and callbacks, sometimes the same day.
- Downtime in between. That is normal, and it is where a plan helps.
Before you go
- Apply to each school first. The audition does not replace the application.
- Prepare the songs and monologues each school asks for. Requirements differ.
- Bring headshots and resumes, more than you think you need.