The Lois Cowles Harrison Center For The Visual And Performing Arts Audition Procedures For 2026-27 School Year


Deadline For Application: Submitted Online Before January 8, 2026 At 11:59 P.m.


Students completing the online application will be required to:

  • Complete all basic demographic information online
  • Provide names and reference numbers of two individuals who have already completed your ONLINE recommendation
  • Provide a personal resumé in PDF format with a photo embedded
  • Provide a PDF file of most recent report card with name and date visible and cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher (home school/virtual school students need to upload a transcript or other proof of grades and current grade level)
  • Electronically sign the application (an electronic signature is also required by a parent)
  • If you are auditioning for Creative Writing, Film, or Visual Arts, you must also provide your digital portfolio/writing samples for that department – see Audition Requirements for more details

    All materials must be submitted online in order for the applicant to be scheduled for an audition. Submitted applications become property of Harrison School for the Arts.

Students are HIGHLY encouraged to submit their online application PRIOR to the deadline.

Students may audition for up to TWO (2) departments. Students should complete only one (1) application.
 

2026 Audition Dates

  • 1/20
    • Creative Writing
    • Film
    • Jazz
    • Theatre
    • Theatre Tech
    • Visual Arts
  • 1/21
    • Creative Writing
    • Dance
    • Orchestra
    • Theatre
    • Theatre Teach
  • 1/22
    • Chorus
    • Guitar
    • Jazz
    • Piano
    • Theatre
    • Visual Arts
  • 1/26
    • Chorus
    • Creative Writing
    • Dance
    • Guitar
    • Musical Theatre
    • Visual Arts
  • 1/27
    • Chorus
    • Film
    • Musical Theatre
    • Orchestra
    • Piano
  • 1/28
    • Chorus
    • Film
    • Musical Theatre
    • Orchestra
    • Visual Arts


Auditions will take place on the dates listed above between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. on the Harrison campus. If you have a conflict with one of the dates assigned for your department, please email Mayra Soto at [email protected] after you have submitted your application. If possible, we will try to schedule your audition on one of the other audition dates.

Applications due: January 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Audition schedules emailed no later than: January 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Auditions: January 20 – 29, 2026

Status results emailed: (TENTATIVE) February 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

New Student Parent Meeting: March 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Deadline for signed contract & course requests: March 31, 2026

Students auditioning will be notified by email regarding their acceptance status. Please do not call the office for this information. Notification of status will be by email only. Students not accepted may audition again the following year.

There will be a required New Student/Parent Meeting on March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Harrison Theatre. The Harrison procedures, guidelines, and contract will be reviewed at this time. During the meeting, students and parents will receive contracts to complete. Contracts for accepted students must be submitted by March 31, 2026. Contracts not received by the deadline will be invalid and a student on the waiting list will be offered that enrollment space in the respective department.