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Portfolio Review & Interview Requirements
After your prescreen application and materials are received and approved, you’ll get an email to schedule your audition and interview, decisions typically take about two weeks.
Prescreen Requirements
A digital design & technology portfolio and/or other visual support materials.
Items may include:
- Drawings, sketches or paintings
- Theatre design concepts
- A sample from a stage manager’s book
- Pictures of models, costumes and realized theatre designs (props, lighting, scenery)
- Multimedia design project
- Art in any medium that showcases design and/or artistic ability
- This media can be ANYTHING you want: a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument that you play, etc. “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?”
- Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
In addition to performance auditions or portfolio requirements, the following items are required to complete your Acceptd profile:
- Two letters of reference that speak to character and artistic promise. Letters must include recommender’s contact information.
- Complete resume of theatre or artistic work—honors, recognitions, awards, activities, history of theatre employment, etc.
- Photograph—professional headshot not required.
- One-page personal statement explaining professional aspirations and accomplishments.
Portfolio Review & Interview Requirements
After prescreening approval, portfolio reviews and interviews will be scheduled in person or virtual.
- Review the materials from your prescreen live with Theatre TCU faculty and staff. Be prepared to discuss and answer questions about your past theatrical and artistic experiences as well as your future aspirations.
- For virtual portfolio reviews and interviews, it is helpful to have a PowerPoint presentation prepared of your work.