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Recruit pre-screened performing arts students at one of the DMV's fastest-growing unified audition events. It's 100% free for college programs to attend — 150–250 students, flexible attendance windows, and sponsorship is entirely optional.
From the moment you register to weeks after the event, here's exactly how DC Unifieds connects your program to students — in person, virtually, and on your own time.
Students perform once in front of all attending college reps simultaneously. No scheduling conflicts, no missed talent. Every rep sees every student across Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, and Tech Design. Callbacks are yours to run however your program does them.
Every registered college has the opportunity to lead a workshop or masterclass — both in person and virtually. Teach your specialty, showcase your program culture, and build a meaningful connection with students before callbacks even begin. Workshop slots are available across all sponsorship tiers, including free registration.
Day 3 afternoon and Day 4 morning are dedicated callback windows. Invite the students you want to see more of — one-on-one, small group, or however your program runs them. Communicate directly via Get Acceptd or email. Callback schedules are released overnight between Day 2 and Day 3.
Friday evening at the AC Hotel — a sit-down dinner exclusively for college representatives and the DC Unifieds team. No students, no parents. Pure networking with peer programs, conversation about the industry, and dedicated time with our leadership. One of the most valued parts of the event, year after year.
Saturday evening, students take the stage at Broadway Karaoke while college reps get a built-in night off. Informal, memorable, and a genuine peek at each student's personality off the audition floor. Reps who want to attend are welcome — it's low-stakes and a lot of fun.
Every student submits pre-screens through Get Acceptd from July 1st — headshots, resumes, and video submissions you can review before auditions begin. After the event, every attending program receives the full email list of all registered students for direct follow-up.
Every attending program gets a dedicated table in the college fair area throughout the event. Students and parents browse between audition slots, pick up materials, and initiate conversations organically. Standard 6ft tables — bring your banner, viewbooks, and swag.
Students submit headshots, resumes, videos, and program-specific materials through Get Acceptd starting July 1st. Review at your own pace before the event. Flag your top prospects, build your interview list, and arrive knowing exactly who you want to see.
Thursday evening opens with a Broadway Keynote followed by a structured information session for students and families. College reps are invited to speak, distribute materials, and field questions directly. First impressions happen here — it's one of the highest-visibility moments of the event.
Live, virtual livestream, virtual real-time weekend, or fully asynchronous review. Mix and match across audition types — Acting, Musical Theatre, Tech Design & Production, Dance, or all of the above.
Live in-person student auditions including the dance call and callback options. Sit in the room, meet students face-to-face, and run your own program format across one or more time windows.
Watch the same live in-person auditions remotely via Get Acceptd. Ideal for programs with travel constraints who still want real-time access to the main event weekend.
A second, fully-virtual batch of students performing live on Get Acceptd. Different students from the in-person weekend — extending your reach to students who couldn't travel.
Review every student's submission on your own time. Recordings sent via Get Acceptd. The flexible option for programs juggling tight calendars during October.
Free to register and decide later — sponsorship deadlines run Aug/Sept. Four tiers built so the smallest programs get a real presence and the largest get title-sponsor visibility. Bronze gets you a booth; Platinum gets you naming rights and a 30-minute workshop slot.
The entry point for programs establishing a presence at DC Unifieds. Fits the leanest recruitment budget.
Beyond your booth — targeted email outreach and website banner ads. Drive pre-event interest.
Built for programs serious about recruiting. Full student contact list and follow-up tools.
Sponsors don't attend DC Unifieds — they define it. Exclusive naming rights included.
$0 to register — decide on a sponsorship package later (Aug/Sept deadlines).
The same event students attend — with dedicated college-rep moments built in. Pick the windows that fit your calendar; come for one slot or all four days.
Tables open on the event floor. Meet-and-greet opportunities with arriving students and families before things kick off.
A special guest from Broadway kicks off the event with their story, photos, and advice. Followed by an information session at 8 PM.
In-person auditions run all day across all tracks. Lead a workshop or masterclass for students if your sponsorship tier includes it.
A celebration dinner at the AC Hotel for college representatives — networking, conversation, and dedicated time with the DC Unifieds team.
Second day of auditions including dedicated dance auditions for musical theatre students — both Mover and Dancer tracks.
Run invite-only callbacks with the students you want to see more of. Tech showcases for design and stage management students happen in parallel.
Built-in rest. Students attend Broadway Karaoke; reps get the evening to themselves. Explore Reston, recover, or compare notes informally.
One-on-one time with the students you want to know better. Check-out at 3 PM. Post-event communication continues for weeks.
The AC Hotel in Reston, Virginia — just outside DC. Three airports nearby, right off the Silver Metro Line, Amtrak and bus accessible. Hotel block rate: $189/night at the Residence Inn Reston.
Need a specific hybrid plan? We'll work around your team's schedule.
Email the team →Name, email, phone, and role of the person who'll manage logistics. Plus basic program contact information for our records and student follow-up.
Approximate is fine if you don't have names yet. We use this for table sizing, dinner planning, and badge prep. Names can come later.
Acting, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre Design & Production, Dance Only, or all of the above. Most programs sign up for multiple.
In-person, virtual, or a hybrid mix. Need a custom plan that splits your team across formats? Tell us; we'll build it around your constraints.
Senior auditions, summer intensive recruiting for underclassmen, scholarship outreach, transfer recruiting — knowing your goals helps us route the right students to your table.
Optional but powerful — pitch what you'd teach. Gold and Platinum tiers include scheduled workshop slots; Silver and Bronze can request based on availability.
The basics on cost, dates, attendance options, student access, transit, and commitment. For anything not covered here, our contact info is at the bottom.
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