The Audition Chronicles is the book I desperately needed when I was applying to college musical theatre and performing arts programs. After three years of deep research, private coaching, and personally auditioning for 30 colleges, I’ve poured everything I learned into this guide to save you time, stress, and tears.

Applying to college is already hard—but the audition process for performing arts programs takes it to a whole new level. From prescreens and travel-heavy schedules to extra essays, missed school, and high academic expectations on top of it all, this journey can feel overwhelming and isolating.

This book is your one-stop-shop for surviving (and thriving in) the college audition process. Whether you're wondering how to prepare, what to expect, or just need reassurance that you're not alone—The Audition Chronicles is here to guide you every step of the way.

Ruby Elise Wolter is a BFA Musical Theatre student at the University of Utah, where she combines her passion for performance with her love of storytelling. A lifelong musical theatre performer, Ruby has dedicated herself to both the stage and the page—contributing insightful articles on college, theatre, and the audition process to BroadwayWorld.com.

During her freshman year of college, Ruby launched her social media platform @audition.tips, which has since grown into a vibrant community of over 35,000 aspiring performers seeking advice, encouragement, and real-talk about the college audition journey.

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