Overview of Callback Requirements

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  • Please prepare:

    • One song from the Musical Theatre canon, no longer than 32 bars
    • One pop-rock song, no longer than 16 bars.

    Also, please prepare a third, contrasting 32-bar cut. Faculty may ask to see this cut.

  • Please prepare one 60-second monologue.

    • Your monologue must be from a play, film, or television show. No monologues from musicals. Contemporary monologues are preferred but not required.
    • Make sure your selection is appropriate for your age.
    • The selection should not require dialect, costume, or props.

    Please have a second, contrasting 60-second monologue prepared. Faculty may ask to see this monologue.

  • DANCE REQUIREMENTS

    • One theatre jazz combination will be taught.

      Please wear appropriate dance attire and bring knee pads if you have them. If you do not have knee pads, wear long pants or tights (no shorts with bare legs). Dancers may choose to dance in flat jazz shoes or character heels/oxfords.

    • Virtual auditionees will submit videos in place of the dance call. Details on how to submit your video, along with a link to the dance combination, will be included in your callback letter. 

      Deadline for virtual callback video submissions is Jan. 15, 2027, at 11:59 PM.

  • ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

    • This date/time will be part of scheduling your callback.

      As an auditionee for Musical Theatre you are required to attend ONE of the Program Overview sessions, we hope your families will also join us as well.

    • Current Texas State parents, along with the heads of the Musical Theatre program, will meet with prospective families to answer any additional questions and offer resources.

Note: These materials can be the same as your prescreen materials.

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26-27 Callback Options

To schedule your callback, you must have applied to the university. We may add additional dates at our discretion.

Invited College Audition Coach Clients Only

November 2026

Moonified Callbacks

This information only pertains to College Audition Coach clients attending Moonifieds.

What to Prepare:

  1. Please review the song and acting callback requirements.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will participate in an in-person dance call as part of your Moonified schedule. Please wear appropriate dance attire and bring knee pads if you have them. If you do not have knee pads, wear long pants or tights (no shorts with bare legs). Dancers may choose to dance in flat jazz shoes or character heels/oxfords.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview
    • You will participate in our program overview as part of your Moonified schedule. Parents/Guardians are welcome.
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • There will be no parent panel at Moonifieds, but you and your families are welcome to join us virtually either:
      • January 23 or 24

Moonifieds will serve as a final callback. 

Callbacks will be held via Zoom

January 23 & 24, 2027

Virtual Callbacks

All callback slots will be in Central Time. 

For our international and out-of-state students, if your current slot does not work for you because of the time difference, please let us know. Please see our Virtual Callback Technical Recommendations. All Zoom links will be provided at least a week prior to the event.

Virtual Callbacks Include:

  • An overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty and students.
  • A Q&A with parents of current Musical Theatre students.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.

What to Prepare:

  • Please review the song and acting callback requirements.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will submit a virtual dance video in place of an in-person dance call. This will be submitted no later than January 15, 2027, by 11:59 PM.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview
    • You and your families are welcome to join us virtually either:
      • January 23
      • January 24
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • You and your families are welcome to join us virtually either:
      • January 23
      • January 24

Sample Schedule

  • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Check in & Program Overview
  • 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Parent Panel
  • 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Student Panel Open House
  • 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Individual Slots

Callbacks will be held in person

January 30 & February 13, 2027

On Campus Callbacks

All callback slots will be in Central Time! 

Please note that no accompanist will be provided; please bring your own tracks and a speaker.

On Campus Callbacks Include:

  • A tour of the Texas State Campus, and the Texas State theatre facilities.
  • A overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty and students.
  • A Q&A with parents of current Musical Theatre students.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
  • A masterclass with members of our Musical Theatre Faculty
  • A dance call led by members of our Musical Theatre Faculty

What to Prepare:

  • Please review the song and acting callback requirements.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will participate in a dance call on the day of callbacks.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview
    • You and your family will participate in a program overview session on the day of callbacks.
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • Your family will participate in a parent panel session on the day of callbacks.
  • Masterclass (Optional)
    • You and your family will observe and/or participate in a Masterclass led by our faculty.

Sample Schedule

Tours will be staggered throughout the event. Tour assignments will be available on your "Day Of" schedule

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Check In
  • 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Dance Call
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Program Overview
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Parent Panel
  • 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Individual Callback Slots
  • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | Masterclass

Callbacks will be held in person at Ballet Chicago

January 31- February 4

Chicago Callbacks

All callback slots will be in Central Time! Texas State University callbacks for Chicago Unifieds will be located at the Ballet Chicago (17 N State St 19th floor.). 

The Program Overview, Dance Call, and Individual Audition will all be in the different studios, but the same floor/building. Studio details will be included in your callback letter. Ballet Chicago is a short walk from the Palmer House hotel. 

Please note that no accompanist will be provided; please bring your own tracks and a speaker.

Chicago Unifieds Includes:

  • An overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
  • A dance call led by members of our Musical Theatre Faculty

Program Overviews, Dance Calls, and Individual Callbacks do not need to be attended on the same day.

What to Prepare:

  • Please review the song and acting callback requirements.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will participate in a dance call on either January 31, February 1 or 2. A dance call is not offered on February 3 or 4. A limited number of slots per dance call are available.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview
    • You and your family will participate in a program overview session on either February 1, 2, or 4. An overview will not be offered on January 31 or February 3.
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • There will be no parent panel in Chicago, but you and your families are welcome to join us virtually either:
      • January 23
      • January 24

Sample Schedules

Sunday, January 31, 2027

  • 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM | Dance Call
  • 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM | Dance Call

Monday, February 1, 2027

  • 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Program Overview
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dance Call
  • 10:45 AM - 6:45 PM | Individual Callback Slots

Schedule

Tuesday, February 2, 2027

  • 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Program Overview
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dance Call
  • 10:45 AM - 6:45 PM | Individual Callback Slots

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

  • 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM | Individual Callback Slots

Schedule

Thursday, February 4, 2027

  • 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Program Overview
  • 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM | Individual Callback Slots

Callbacks will be held in person

February 6

Anaheim Callbacks

All callback slots will be in Pacific Time! 

Please note that no accompanist will be provided; please bring your own tracks and a speaker.

Anaheim Unifieds includes:

  • An overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Musical Theatre faculty.
  • Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
  • A dance call led by members of our Musical Theatre Faculty

What to Prepare:

  • Please review the song and acting callback requirements.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will participate in a dance call on February 6. A limited number of slots are available per dance call.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview
    • You and your family will participate in a program overview session.
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • There will be no parent panel in Anaheim, but you and your families are welcome to join us virtually either:
      • January 23
      • January 24

Sample Schedule

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Program Overview
  • 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Dance Call
  • 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Dance Call
  • 11:45 AM - 6:45 PM | Individual Callback Slots

MTCA Students Only

February 2027

MTCA Callbacks

This information only pertains to MTCA clients attending this private audition.

What to Prepare for LA:

  1. Please review the song and acting callback requirements.

Dance Requirement:

  • You will participate in an in-person dance call as part of your MTCA schedule.

Attendance Requirement:

  • Program Overview
    • You will participate in our program overview as part of your MTCA schedule. Parents/Guardians are welcome.
  • Parent Panel (Optional)
    • There will be no parent panel at MTCA, but you and your families are welcome to join us virtually either:
      • January 23
      • January 24

MTCA will serve as a final callback. 

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Last updated: October 28, 2026