THE AUDITION ADVANTAGE: Acting, Singing & Audition Preparation

Great auditions don't happen by accident—they happen through preparation. Designed for performers who want to become more confident, capable, and consistent in the audition room, this three-week workshop takes you through the complete audition process: vocal preparation and song selection, character development, monologue work, audition protocol, résumé presentation, responding to direction, and handling the unexpected. You'll learn in a small group of just 10 performers and receive a full 60-minute individual coaching session focused on your unique voice, material, character, and goals.

$275 includes 20 total hours of instruction and coaching, personalized feedback, workshop notebook, audition-ready material, final mock audition, and graduation certificate. Don't just hope you're ready for your next audition. Prepare to be ready. 

Early Bird Discount $250 – Purchase by 11/23/26

Tues/Wed/Thursdays: 1/19-2/4/27

Meet Your Instructor: Shawn Theis

Shawn Theis — Director, The Columbiana Arts Theater

Shawn Theis brings a unique perspective to audition preparation because he has experienced theater from nearly every side of the stage — as a student, professional performer, director, producer, and educator.

Shawn began his theater training as a BFA Musical Theater student at Otterbein College and graduated with a B.A. in Theater. During his college training, he studied the many disciplines that come together to create a successful theatrical production, including acting, singing, dance, directing, producing, set and lighting design, wardrobe, marketing, and sales.

Following college, Shawn spent many years as a professional actor, performing in regional and dinner theaters throughout the United States and internationally aboard a cruise ship.

He later spent over a decade serving as  a Worship Pastor, continuing to develop his skills as a vocalist, musician, leader, and teacher. Shawn is a classically trained tenor, reads music, and has a background in dance.

Today, as Director of The Columbiana Arts Theater, Shawn continues to work directly with performers and productions.

Why Learn from Shawn?

Shawn's goal isn't simply to teach you how to get through an audition.

It's to help you understand what happens on both sides of the audition table.

You'll learn how to prepare your voice, your character, your material, and yourself — while gaining insight into the things directors and auditioners are looking for when they meet a performer.

The result is practical, personalized training you can take with you into your next audition and every audition after that.

Complete Schedule at a Glance

10 students • 1 instructor • 1 accompanist

Week 1

Tuesday

6:45–9:15 PM

Whole class

Wednesday

6:00–9:00 PM

Whole class

Thursday

6:45–9:15 PM

Whole class

Week 2

Tuesday

6:45–9:15 PM

Whole class

Wednesday

6:00–9:00 PM

Individual: Students 1–3

Thursday

7:00–9:00 PM

Individual: Students 4–5

Week 3

Tuesday

7:00–9:00 PM

Individual: Students 6–7

Wednesday

6:00–9:00 PM

Individual: Students 8–10

Thursday

6:45–9:15 PM

FINAL MOCK AUDITION & GRADUATION