- 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 activities you’ve been involved in, honors and awards received, as well as other interests.
- A portfolio that shows your background and interest in theatre design and technology. Portfolios can include photos, designs, sketches, artifacts from art classes such as drawings, paintings, and ceramics, drafting, costume or props construction, videos set to music/soundscape, and anything else that shows us who you are as an artist or practitioner.
- Please limit media uploads to 20 examples.
- Videos should be no more than 1 minute.
- Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
Theatre Production and Design Application Requirements
Required Applciation Materials
Optional Application Materials
- A current headshot or recent photo, so we can recognize you at your interview. This does not need to be a professional photograph.
Live Interview Information & Required Materials (In-Person and Virtual)
The information below pertains to Theatre Production & Design 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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