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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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MFA Technical Production

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

3-year MFA program training candidates for careers in corporate, regional, or educational theatre

Prepares candidates to assume responsibility for the entire production process from technical drawings through strike

Training

Training in AutoCAD, construction, structural design, metalworking processes, rigging, electronics, mechanical systems, and shop management

Professional Development

Affiliated with PlayMakers Repertory Company — an Equity/LORT professional theatre

Candidates work with PRC shop as integral part of training, held to professional staff standards

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.49

Admit rate

15%

school-wide

Grad rate

91%

Enrollment

20.8K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,150

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$49,602

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,742

Before aid

Average net price

$11,655

After aid

Costs · studentaid.unc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

3-year MFA program training candidates for careers in corporate, regional, or educational theatre

Prepares candidates to assume responsibility for the entire production process from technical drawings through strike

Training

Training in AutoCAD, construction, structural design, metalworking processes, rigging, electronics, mechanical systems, and shop management

Professional Development

Affiliated with PlayMakers Repertory Company — an Equity/LORT professional theatre

Candidates work with PRC shop as integral part of training, held to professional staff standards

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

3-year MFA program training candidates for careers in corporate, regional, or educational theatre

Prepares candidates to assume responsibility for the entire production process from technical drawings through strike

Training

Training in AutoCAD, construction, structural design, metalworking processes, rigging, electronics, mechanical systems, and shop management

Professional Development

Affiliated with PlayMakers Repertory Company — an Equity/LORT professional theatre

Candidates work with PRC shop as integral part of training, held to professional staff standards

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App

Fee

$95

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

First Year · admissions.unc.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Deadline

Graduate School Fall ApplicationMay 11, 2027

Technical Production MFA · drama.unc.edu

Interview Requirements

Portfolio

Present a portfolio of past work during the interview/on-campus visit

Prior experience in both theatre and technical methods is expected

Resume

Send a copy of your resume directly to Michael Rolleri

Statement of Purpose

Upload through the Graduate School application and send a copy directly to Michael Rolleri

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation

Transcript

Send a copy of your transcript directly to Michael Rolleri

Technical Production MFA · drama.unc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UNC Chapel Hill Graduate School

Graduate School application is used alongside direct departmental material review and interview scheduling

Enrollment

Accepted for first year only — continuation into years 2 and 3 subject to MFA faculty approval

NC residency strongly encouraged after year 1 to reduce tuition costs

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the online UNC Chapel Hill Graduate School application

Send resume, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and transcript directly to Michael Rolleri

Arrange a personal interview and on-campus visit with Michael Rolleri

Present a portfolio during the visit; selection is based on demonstrated ability, portfolio presentation, and interview

LiNK, SETC, and USITT convention interviews may be available in March, but serious applicants should plan an earlier on-campus visit

Contact

Michael Rolleri: mrolleri@email.unc.edu, (919) 843-9818

Scholarship Info

Financial Aid

Limited number of departmental assistantships available

Additional financial aid available through the university

FAFSA deadline: March 1 for priority consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.49

Admit rate

15%

school-wide

Grad rate

91%

Enrollment

20.8K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,150

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$49,602

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,742

Before aid

Average net price

$11,655

After aid

Costs · studentaid.unc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

3-year MFA program training candidates for careers in corporate, regional, or educational theatre

Prepares candidates to assume responsibility for the entire production process from technical drawings through strike

Training

Training in AutoCAD, construction, structural design, metalworking processes, rigging, electronics, mechanical systems, and shop management

Professional Development

Affiliated with PlayMakers Repertory Company — an Equity/LORT professional theatre

Candidates work with PRC shop as integral part of training, held to professional staff standards

Updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM