The information below applies to 2026 auditions, to enter in September 2027!
Select a 1 -2 minute excerpt from any song that shows your strengths in both singing and storytelling! This song can be from any genre. Please state your name and your interest in the ESA Music Theatre Program as a slate.
We have provided the music and tracks for five songs and the materials necessary to prepare and perform them below. You can use these resources, but you can also sing any song that you are comfortable with. You do not have to sing with an instrumental track, but are encouraged to do so.
Be prepared to be asked the following questions:
Where is Love? - Oliver
It's Possible - Seussical
Put on a Happy Face - Bye Bye Birdy
Some Things are Meant to Be - Little Women
Waving Through a Window in A (original key) - Dear Evan Hansen
Waving Through a Window in D - Dear Evan Hansen
Waving Through a Window in G- Dear Evan Hansen
If you have any difficulty in preparation, we have student mentors to help you with logistics, and workshops to help you prepare your piece.
Other resources include prep courses in the area. Check out these prep sessions.