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  1. On 12/22/2017 at 4:50 PM, Directorial said:

    Yale calls already eh? Looks like a no-go for me. Life goes on.

    URTA interviews started coming in today. Two lined up so far. Anybody else get some e-mails? 

    I'm going to the Chicago URTAs for interviews. Super excited and slightly terrified.

  2. On 9/26/2017 at 8:49 AM, MadamDirector said:

    Hi again! 

    Curious about the prevailing opinions about sources for letters of rec. 

    I've got one from my undergrad theatre department head, and another from a playwright whose work I've directed in a workshop setting with the writer collaborating. (She's coincidentally a university professor as well.) 

    Most programs require three, however, and I'm stuck on who to ask for the third: Another undergrad professor (I'm now four years out of school but have kept in touch with several former profs) or a second professional reference? I'd definitely go professional but because I've been running my own small company as artistic director for the last several years, any collaborators who could really speak to my work are freelance artists not affiliated with any specific theatre company or school. (The downside of starting a company is not having any direct "superior" to use as a reference!) 

    I'd love to know what the hive mind thinks! 

    My gut says to go with the freelance artist (especially if there are any that you've worked with multiple times). Have them explain their connection to you and their qualifications in brief. I would think that those three options gives a wide breadth of information about you, your working style, etc. 

  3. Hi all,

     I'm interested in applying - but am worried my background isn't strong enough to be seriously considered. I've been a high school theatre teacher for six years (directing 12 full lengths there). Outside of school I have also directed three productions, assistant directed another, and directed at three 24 hour play projects. I do have a Master's in Production and Design. 

    If anyone has any advice or insight on what schools are most likely to be open to my background, applying in general, or how to market myself better I'd appreciate the help.

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