To schedule your callback, you must have applied to the university. We may add additional dates at our discretion.
Overview of Callback Requirements
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MONOLOGUE REQUIREMENTS
- Prepare two contrasting 60-second monologues.
- Please have a second, classical 60 second monologue prepared. Faculty may ask to see this monologue.
Things to remember:
- Make sure that your selection is appropriate for your age.
- The selection should NOT require dialect, costume or props
- Be creative: We love writing from all mediums and look forward to your creative choices. Our actor training embraces all media platforms We give you permission to bring your personal creativity to this audition. Our program reflects this philosophy.
- If possible, for this audition, we request that you do not perform pieces by: Gabriel Davis, Don Zolidis, Kellie Powell, or Wade Bradford, and that you avoid any monologue that is not a piece of a larger whole, such as a play, a screenplay, a novel, or a TV script. Beyond that, we encourage you to make bold choices and bring what speaks to you the most.
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ENSEMBLE EXERCISE
Assigned ensemble exercise. This is an improv exercise so there is nothing to prepare.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
As an auditionee for Acting you are required to attend ONE of the Program Overview sessions, we hope your families will also join us as well.
Note: These materials can be the same as your prescreen materials.
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Callbacks will be held in person
January 2026 & February 2026
On-Campus Callbacks
All callback slots will be in Central Time!
On-Campus Callbacks Includes:
- A tour of the Texas State Campus, Retama Hall, and the Texas State theatre facilities.
- A overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Acting faculty and students.
- Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
- Assigned ensemble exercise. This is an improv exercise so there is nothing to prepare.
- A masterclass with members of our Acting Faculty
- This masterclass is required for all auditionees
Sample Schedules
Saturday, January 24, 2026
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Check In
- 8:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Tours
- 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Program Overview
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 1)
- 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 1)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 2)
- 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 2)
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 3)
- 4:10 PM - 4:40 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 3)
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Masterclass
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Check In
- 8:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Tours
- 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Program Overview
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 1)
- 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 1)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 2)
- 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 2)
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 3)
- 4:10 PM - 4:40 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 3)
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Masterclass
Callbacks will be held in person
February 2026
Chicago Unifieds
All callback slots will be in Central Time! Texas State University Acting Callbacks for Chicago Unifieds will be held at the Palmer House.
The Individual Audition and Masterclasses will all be in the same room. This will be a hotel suite (a room with a separate sitting room). We were unable to reserve space in the Unified room blocks, so the room may be away from other auditions.
Chicago Unifieds Includes:
- Performing callback material and participating in a work session and interview/chat.
- Assigned ensemble exercise. This is an improv exercise so there is nothing to prepare.
Sample Schedules
Sunday, February 1, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM | Individual Callback slots (group 1)
- 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM | Ensemble Exercise (group 1)
- 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 2)
- 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 2)
- 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 3)
- 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 3)
- 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 4)
- 3:50 PM - 4:20 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 4)
Monday, February 2, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Individual Callback slots (group 1)
- 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM | Ensemble Exercise (group 1)
- 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 2)
- 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 2)
- 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 3)
- 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 3)
- 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 4)
- 3:50 PM - 4:20 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 4)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM | Individual Callback slots (group 1)
- 8:50 AM - 9:20 AM | Ensemble Exercise (group 1)
- 9:30 AM - 10:10 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 2)
- 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM | Ensemble Exercise (group 2)
Callbacks will be held via Zoom
February 2026
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. All Zoom links will be provided at least a week prior to the event.
Live online callback session will include:
- A overview of our program and a Q&A with our current Acting faculty and students.
- Individual callback and interview/chat.
- Assigned ensemble exercise. This is an improv exercise so there is nothing to prepare.
Sample Schedule
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 10:00 AM -11:00 AM | Program Overview
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 1)
- 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 1)
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 2)
- 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 2)
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Individual Callback slots (group 3)
- 4:40 PM - 5:10 PM | Ensemble Exercise (group 3)
Updated
This page was updated last October 31, 2025