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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Hands-on training in scenic carpentry, props, scenic art, costuming, lighting, sound, and video for live performance
•Specialized areas: wardrobe, carpentry, lighting, sound, costume, set design, and stage management
•Students work as apprentice crew heads on Theatre@York productions from first year
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Michelle Tracey (BFA '13, award-winning costume & set designer)
•Arun Srinivasan (recipient of 10 Dora Mavor Moore nominations)
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Graduates prepared for careers in theatre, film, live events, and beyond
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atOUAC
Deadlines
Ontario Applicants (OUAC)Jan 15, 2026
All Other ApplicantsFeb 2, 2026
Fee
$156 CAD
Non-refundable OUAC fee; $140 CAD via York direct application
Interview Requirements
Submission Specifications
•Single camera, may be unedited
•Professional recording not required — a basic home recording will suffice
•Video and recording quality must allow clear viewing of your presentation
Additional Materials
PART 1 — GETTING TO KNOW YOU (5 min, online only)
•Brief personal introduction video
PART 2 — ORAL PRESENTATION (3 min)
•An oral presentation about one or more of the following:
-Experience in producing, stage managing, designing or building costumes, sets, props, lights, sound, or video for live performance
-A design portfolio showcasing original work in costumes, sets, lighting or props (drawings, photographs, painting)
-Organized documentation of your own art or craft work (drawings, photographs, costumes, props, sets, paintings, furniture, metalwork)
-Paperwork from a Production or Stage Management role (call script, schedules, budgets, blocking charts)
-Media samples of audio or video design for live performance
Good to Know
OUAC ONLY
•Must apply through OUAC (program code: YWA)
•York University direct application is not accepted
SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION
•Complete via AMPD supplementary evaluation portal after receiving York reference ID
What's The Process
PRESENTATION FORMAT
•In-person presentations typically held in February/March on campus
•Video presentation option available for applicants living far from the university
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
•Students choosing online will provide a video link
•On-campus presenters will appear on their chosen date and time
•More information provided through the supplementary evaluation system during booking
NOTE
•First-year students may join the Introduction to Production Practicum as apprentice crew heads on Theatre@York productions
Program info updated 6 days ago
