Headshot
•Bullet: Full-sized (8.5" x 11") in high resolution format
Written Materials
•Bullet: Brief autobiography: approximately 500 words summarizing your life and theatrical experience
•Bullet: Statement of theatrical and personal objectives: approximately 500 words describing the theatrical people, places, and principles that have inspired and guided your aesthetic
Resume
•Bullet: Current theatrical resume
Transcript
•Bullet: You must upload a scanned copy of your transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor's degree
•Bullet: Official transcripts are only required after an applicant has been admitted to the School of the Arts
Recommendations
•Bullet: Three letters of recommendation
•Bullet: Recommenders should be academic or professional contacts who can speak to your creative ability and potential; personal/friend references are not permitted
•Bullet: If you received a degree in the past 5 years, you must provide at least 1 academic reference from faculty at that institution
•Bullet: Letters of recommendation must be submitted online by one week after the application deadline
Scores / GPA
•Bullet: International applicants only: All international applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL with a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-Based Test, 600 on the Paper-Based Test, or 5.0 if the exam was taken after January 2026; IELTS (Academic) with a minimum score of 7.5; Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 125; Cambridge English with C2 Proficiency or a minimum score of 191 on C1 Advanced; or a transcript showing a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, or at least one year of full-time study at such an institution
