Additional Admission Requirements

MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance

In addition to the standard graduate admission requirements, the following is required for MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance:

1. Applicants must demonstrate professional accomplishment in one of the following areas and a minimum degree of competency in all three:
   Acting: preferably with significant training in more than one approach i.e., physical, Meisner.
   Movement/Dance: postmodern or modern forms, martial art or significant physical acting training;
   Voice: musical competency and foundation vocal technique either text or music based.
2. Prior artistic ensemble experience is highly encouraged.
3. Maturity and readiness to undergo a rigorous professional training.
4. Applicants must demonstrate high levels of commitment, maturity and dedication.
5. Head shot or representative photo.
6. Selected applicants may be asked to attend an interview/audition in Boulder, New York or San Francisco between January 15 and March 15. Applicants’ admissions files must be complete before the department will schedule an interview/audition.