- A personal response (written or recorded) using the following prompt:
“Describe what collaboration means to you and what you feel you personally bring to collaborative endeavors.”- Written responses should be no more than 300 words.
- Recorded responses (audio only or video) should be no more than 2 minutes.
- Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
Stage Management Application Requirements
Required Application Materials
Optional Application Materials
- A brief résumé that includes experiences in recent years that you believe would be helpful as the starting point for a conversation. You might include productions you’ve been involved in, roles played, honors and awards received, as well as other interests.
- A current headshot or recent photo, so we can recognize you at your interview. This does not need to be a professional photograph.
- Samples of work from productions. These samples might include pages of a calling script, blocking notation, running notes, and props lists. You may also upload materials from your experience in technical theatre, design, and other fields in the performing arts.
Live Interview Information & Required Materials (In-Person and Virtual)
The information below pertains to Stage Management applicants who have been invited to a live interview. Please read the information below carefully, as it contains important details.
interview scheduling:
- Interviews are offered both in-person and virtually. You can find more information about dates, locations, and schedules here.
- Our interview sessions are approximately 4 hours long, starting with a welcome session, getting to know the faculty interviewing you, and then the interview. Please plan to be available the entire time, though you are released as soon as your interview is finished.
- Your interview registration signs you up for the entire 4-hour interview session - not a specific interview time. We will assign you a specific interview time and have the schedule for you at check-in on your interview day.
- NOTE: The time listed for the interview block is the interview session start time, not your interview time.
- More information, including a Zoom link (if auditioning virtually), will be sent to you via email prior to your interview date.
Schedule changes:
- You may change your scheduled session up until one week ahead of your interview date, at which time the schedule will be locked.
- If you need to make a change after it is locked or need to cancel, please contact us.
Interview materials:
- The materials you submitted as part of your application will be reviewed during your interview.
- There is no need to present physical copies of your material.
We look forward to meeting you! Please reach out with any questions.
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