Shea’s Arts Engagement and Education is thrilled to be hosting the annual Western New York Unified College Auditions!
This event is an exciting opportunity for high school students to audition for local colleges and universities with theatre and musical theatre programs—all in one day, at one location. Students will have the chance to showcase their talent in front of faculty and representatives from multiple institutions, saving time and effort while opening doors to numerous educational opportunities. Whether your passion is Musical Theatre, Acting, or Design & Production, this unified audition is your one-stop step toward pursuing a future in the performing arts.
Our 2026 Western New York Unified College Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Read below for more information regarding 2026 auditions!
Students interested in studying musical theatre, acting, and design & production are all invited to attend, and each have different requirements on what to prepare for this audition. Please review the breakdown of what each student should prepare below.
Musical Theatre Majors
Acting Majors
Design & Production Majors
Below, you will find links to different resources for the material(s) you may need to prepare for your audition. There are examples of a resume and portfolio as well as the link to our monologue library which you are free to utilize material from for your audition.