Theatre Design & Production

Audition & Interview Requirements

All Theatre Design & Production (BFA) applicants will be interviewed on an audition day by a Theatre Design & Production faculty member. During the interview, the candidate gives a résumé to the faculty and then presents their portfolio designed to appropriately represent their work and experience. Applicants who have their portfolio materials in a digital format (ex: website, audio/video/photo files, or links to an electronic platform like Google Docs, YouTube, etc.) should plan to screen share or pull up their work on their computer during their interview. Furthermore, the applicant should upload those materials at least two weeks in advance of their actual audition date. Suggested portfolio contents are listed below for each area of emphasis; however applicants are encouraged to include any additional materials that represent their individualized artistic range, skills and interests including, but not limited to, theatre. Applicants should keep in mind the portfolio review portion of their interview will be approximately 15 minutes and to be prepared to present their work in that timeframe.

Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design and Technical Production

(Technical Direction, Scenic Art, and/or Properties)
Portfolio should include photographs of your finished production work. Beyond finished production photos, applicants are strongly encouraged to also share show related sketches, artwork, and drafting. Non-production based personal artwork, creative projects and photography can also be included. Letters of recommendation in support of the applicant are recommended.

Sound Design & Reinforcement

Select materials that best represent your experiences in theatre, as well as any other engagements that demonstrate your interest in, or experience with, sound design and reinforcement. If you have served as a member of a production team, letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or directors who can comment on your work are recommended.

Stage Management

Select your best materials and/or prompt books from productions for which you have served as a member of the production team. Letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or directors who can comment on your work are recommended.