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The premier East Coast college audition experience for musical theatre, acting, dance, and tech & design students — and the next generation of artists coming up behind them. Four days. One venue. Every door open.
Built by industry professionals and theatre educators who fully understand the artistic journey and the college admissions process. Every detail is intentional. Every student is supported.
Students get seen across multiple settings — not just one make-or-break room.
Training sessions, masterclasses, and craft-building intensives led by faculty.
Direct relationships with faculty plus invite-only callback opportunities.
Industry talent and keynotes that connect students to the working professional world.
Auditions for every type of student entering the industry. Choose how you want to participate.
Pre-professional college prep experience for younger students. Workshops, faculty face time, and a structured Sunday audition.
Two pathways — live virtual callbacks Oct 24–25, or fully asynchronous submission. Both reviewed by every attending college.
Sing, dance, act — the full triple-threat experience in front of top MT program faculty.
Portfolio reviews and interviews for design, stage management, and tech students.
Monologue work, scene study, and program-specific auditions for BFA acting candidates.
Submit your registration and payment through our portal to lock in your spot.
We've reserved a unique hotel block just for attendees — book early.
On July 1st, get a unique code to submit pre-screen materials.
Submit pre-screen materials by September 15th for early feedback.
On October 1st, sign up for workshops taught by attending colleges.
Pack your resume, headshots, and confidence. It's showtime.
Check in, browse the college fair, and get settled before the big event begins.
A surprise guest from Broadway kicks off the event with their story, photos, and advice.
Still have questions? Get a full rundown of what to expect over the next three days.
A 5, 6, 7, 8… it's time to get your auditions on. Slots run all day.
Join attending colleges in workshops and masterclass sessions.
Exclusive evening event for our college reps — a celebration of you.
Broadway performers come to the event just for our students and parents.
Day two of in-person auditions, plus dedicated dance auditions for musical theatre students.
Invite-only workshops, callbacks, and tech showcases.
Hosted by our guest artists — celebrate with new friends. Parents get their own special event.
Sunday best. One-on-one attention with the schools that want to see more of you.
Goodbyes are hard — but we can't wait to see you shine on stage in the future.
Our Broadway headliner gets announced June 1st. Expect special performances, network-building opportunities, and a story you'll tell for years.
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Broadway · The Outsiders
NYC-based and originally from Oxnard, California, Joah is a graduate of the Institute of American Musical Theater. He’s currently a Universal Swing in The Outsiders on Broadway and on tour, after growing up in the community and regional theatres of Ventura County.
“Every performer has their own journey, and every opportunity is a worthy one. Every road takes you one step closer to your goals — so long as you hold onto hope and a strong work ethic.” Joah Ditto
Installment options available. We strive to give you access to the schools you'll love.
Auditioning for college theatre programs is expensive when you do it school by school. We bring the colleges to you, so one registration replaces a season of plane tickets, hotels, and application fees. Here is what that actually looks like on paper.
Most students audition for 8 to 12 programs. Auditioning at just 10 schools in person can run more than $12,000 for the season.
Current rate through July 1 (regularly $1,299). That is a fraction of the cost of traveling the country, and you walk in front of every program at once.
Register now →Every student at DC Unifieds receives a free application and audition fee waiver from each attending college. With 40 colleges expected this year and each waiver valued at $50 to $100, that is $2,000 to $4,000 in waived fees alone, which is more than the cost of registration itself.
// Travel estimates based on a typical out of state audition trip for two. Fee waiver totals based on 40 attending colleges at $50 to $100 per waiver. Actual savings vary by student.
DC Unifieds is built to advocate for families — not just for the four days in the room, but for the whole journey home and beyond.
An audition season is one of the most stressful, expensive things a family takes on. So we made a promise: every student leaves with feedback, a real plan, and a team that keeps working for them — whatever the outcome.
For every family
Every student leaves with written notes from the faculty and professionals who saw them — what landed, what to build next, and an honest read on where they stand.
We build each family a personalized shortlist: programs still holding auditions, rolling deadlines, and best-fit matches — including BFA, BA, and transfer pathways.
With your permission, we share your student's materials and our notes directly with college programs that still have openings and are a genuine fit.
Our Artist Ambassadors and coaching team stay in your corner long after check-out — including guidance on re-auditioning and a stronger run next cycle.
Here's the truth we tell every family: no one can promise a "yes." What we can promise is that we will not stop working for your student. If a program isn't the right match this round, you don't walk away empty-handed — you walk away with feedback, introductions, a plan, and a standing invitation to come back. We keep advocating until you find your stage.
Breaking into the industry · Season One
Honest conversations about auditioning, training, and actually building a life in the performing arts — straight from the people who've walked the road. Press play on Episode 1, then catch the rest on the channel.
Broadway investor, published author, producer, and CEO of Northern Virginia Performing Arts. Over 100 productions directed and three nonprofits founded across two decades in theatre education.
Operations and marketing leader with over a decade driving organizational excellence and audience engagement. Brings holistic experience across artistic, administrative, and front-of-house functions.
Nonprofit executive, theatre director, and festival producer with deep roots across the Virginia and national theatre education ecosystem.
It's time to count yourself in. Join the premier event for college auditions in the DC region — we save you thousands by bringing the colleges directly to you.
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