A Welcome Message

from Our Chair

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Ways to Get Involved

Perform

All students are encouraged to audition regardless of experience!

AUDITIONS

Work

Get paid to learn technical theater or how to build sets and costumes.

STUDENT WORK

Study

From improv to hip-hop, dramaturgy to design, we haves something for you.

COURSES

Crew

Design sets, costumes, lights, or sound, or work in critical backstage roles.

POSITIONS

NSO Events

FRI 9/19 at 7:00-8:30PM

Open House!

Harry J. Elam, Jr.  Theater in Roble Gym

WELCOME CLASS OF 2029! Looking to get involved in theater and dance at Stanford? Or curious to try something new? Whatever your experience level, we have a place for you! Watch samplings of our recent work and learn from our faculty, designers, and season directors about our upcoming auditions, student employment, classes, and the wide array of creative opportunities that await you at TAPS. 

TUE-WED 9/23-24

2025 Fall Auditions Image: actor in Julius CaesarFall Auditions

Click for Details & Sign-Ups

During Week 1 TAPS will hold Auditions for its Fall and Winter Developmental Stages, as well as Dance Auditions for The Chocolate Head Movement Band. Each of these opportunities is open to Stanford Students of any age and experience. You can learn more about—and sign up for—each of these opportunities by clicking the link above. 

WED 9/24 at 4:00-6:00PM

TAPS Kick-off BBQ Image: mascot burger on pink and orange striped backgroundKick-off BBQ

Memaud Loading Dock

Stanford TAPS hosts its annual BBQ to welcome new students and welcome back all Stanford community members involved in the arts on campus! This social event is an informal and fun opportunity for new students to meet TAPS faculty and staff as well as leaders in the arts and student theater. Learn about what's planned around campus this year and discuss ways to get involved!