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The Doreen L. Conforti Chemerow ’73 Endowed Theatre Scholarship | |
| Students with ability in the area of theatre will be invited to audition or interview with faculty for these scholarships. The student must have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing theatre at Ripon College though a major in theatre is not required. Renewal is contingent on the following criteria: enroll in at least one Theatre Department production per year and a total participation of six productions over the course of a student’s four years at the College, maintain enrollment as a full-time student, and maintain satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College Catalog. |
+ Available Theatre Scholarship Sessions |
Select an available session below to register: |
+ Theatre Scholarship Audition Requirements |
| Acting Audition We ask each student completing an acting audition to prepare two contrasting monologues totaling 3-5 minutes. |
| Technical Theatre Interview We ask each student completing a technical theatre interview to prepare a short resume or portfolio of their work. This can include stage manager books, photos of set designs, etc |
+ Frequently asked questions |
| Are these auditions in person or virtual? We are offering in-person and virtual audition opportunities. Auditions will occur between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in 20-minute audition time slots. |
| Do I have to prepare an audition piece or technical portfolio in advance? Yes, we ask each student to prepare two contrasting audition pieces for an acting scholarship or bring in a technical portfolio outlining previous stage design, costume design, light design, sound design, or stage management for a technical theatre scholarship. |
| Can I bring guests to my audition? Guests of auditioning students will be asked to wait in the Rodman Center welcome area. We want to provide all students an equal opportunity to present without external factors. This also will help with our evaluation process by having fair standards across all auditions. |
| If I receive a scholarship, how and when will I receive it? If you are awarded a scholarship, you must be accepted to Ripon College and enroll in our incoming Class of 2028 to receive your scholarship as part of your Ripon College financial aid offer. If you are not accepted to Ripon College by March 1, 2024, your scholarship may be awarded to other eligible students. |
| How long am I eligible to receive my scholarship? Scholarships are renewable for four years as long as the recipient meets the qualifying requirements. |
| If I transfer to another college for any reason, can I take my scholarship with me? This scholarship is available only for students enrolled at Ripon College and cannot be used at other institutions. |
+ Contact |
If you have any questions about your audition, contact Professor Dalziel at dalzielj@ripon.edu. |
