ctbck
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From Northwestern:
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we have suspended recruitment for MFA programs in Acting, Directing, and Stage Design during academic year 2020-21. We will resume recruiting when it is safe and advisable to do so.
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Has Northwestern opened their application portal yet? I see other programs available to apply to but not design or directing
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Hey there @cf99! I'm only applying to local schools this year but depending on how November goes I might need to start researching Canadian schools too hahahaha....
This'll be my first year applying, too. Best of luck to you!
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On 9/10/2020 at 3:15 PM, herecomesthemuffinman said:
Do ya'll know anything about the program at University of Alabama? I'm kinda thinking my program isn't the right fit for me and I'm from GA so UA is close to family. I'm thinking of applying there for next year.
I've never heard of their program but looking at their website it doesn't look too bad. I'd have to compare it with your existing program but if it doesn't feel like a good fit, a switch might make sense.
Northwestern apps are supposed to open this September but nothing yet. Nothing on their website saying that they're waiting until 2022 either, but supposedly that will be on their website if they decide to go that route.
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18 hours ago, LittleViking131 said:
Hello!
I am going to be applying again this year. I applied to a bunch of schools and did URTAs last year. Lots of interviews. Lots of on campus interviews. But alas, no luck.
Excited to get back into it!
Hooray! What programs are you thinking of applying to?
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On 9/6/2020 at 4:06 PM, Mel Rose said:
Thank you for these resources! I'll be applying this year to both directing and playwriting MFA programs (I have yet to find a program that fully includes both, but I'm very much a theatre "creator," and trying to find the right fit.) I'm excited for the future of theatre and what kind of creativity could emerge out of the current challenges. It could mean that theatre as we know it changes forever (and that's potentially a very good thing)!
I'm looking to add to my list in terms of zeroing in on directing programs that focus on the creation of new work and/or devising. Any info is appreciated! (And only for programs with funding).
You might be interested in The New School. They look to be hybridizing an MFA around playwriting, directing, and acting. I swear I was served an ad about it but can't find much on their website other than this for now:
"The School is in the process of developing a new MFA aimed at transforming advanced performing arts training for dramatic artists."
If you head to their website you can see there's an email to reach out to. They weren't accepting applications for 20/21 school year.
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On 9/1/2020 at 7:41 AM, Choma said:
Adding this resource for anyone who intends to apply this year. https://www.creativewritingnews.com/statement-of-purpose-examples-2/ Good luck.
I've found the 4 tent poles this writer sets forth of The Window, The Briefcase, The Knock, and The Telescope to be really helpful for structuring my statement. I feel like I've written and rewritten a bunch, but the two programs I'm applying for both ask for information that naturally flows from those 4 guiding principles.
Thanks for sharing!
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Adding this resource for anyone weighing the pros and cons:
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Yo everyone! What a wild year it's been already... Who's staying optimistic and applying to schools for the Fall of 2021? This'll be my first year applying and despite everything going on, I promised myself I'd dip my toes in the water this year and I'm sticking to that promise.
The good news is that the pandemic has allowed me to really focus on getting some of my materials prepped ahead of time. The bad news is that I've rewritten and rewritten and rewritten....and will probably do so again many times before I actually apply!
Are people applying this year? What do you even think the future of theatre will be? The future of education? Let's start the convo!
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Did everyone see the news about Yale?
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On 5/25/2020 at 2:17 PM, Tintintheegg said:
I really meant that - this year is strange right?! What a year to go or not go to grad school in...
I'm already working on essays for this coming Fall. I'll be interested to see what the process is like. Bummed that 3 shows I had slated have been postponed but what can you do? I figure my resume and experience is still worth tossing my hat in the ring this coming year and I'm really itching to get to work so maybe it'll all work out.
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I know someone who made it into Iowa! I believe they've accepted.
Also, seeing so many people I know make it in makes me wish I had applied this year...
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I know at least one offer for Yale has gone out and been accepted.
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10 hours ago, TheatreGuy123 said:
Does anyone have any industry info on the UCLA MFA Directing program? Heard anything about it? Know anyone that went there?
I have a friend who went their straight out of undergrad. She was primarily interested in film and has produced stuff more than she's directed since attending. What she has directed look to be shorts based on her IMDB. If you'd like, I can connect you two.
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1 hour ago, rubcar91 said:
UCSD: Got an e-mail two days ago letting me know I will not be moving on to a second interview.
Yale: Got a phone call last week inviting me to the final callback.
Northwestern: Just did my first interview yesterday.
Congrats! What was the interview at Northwestern like?
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9 hours ago, rubcar91 said:
@ctbck I applied directly to Northwestern (not through URTAS) and received an e-mail last week inviting me to an interview in early February.
Thanks. I was worried there was a conspiracy afoot.
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Did the people who applied to Northwestern through URTAS get interviews while anyone who applied directly didn't get anything?
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I'm interested in getting a discussion going about Statements of Purpose/Artist Statements. Does anyone else just feel horribly cliche writing about themselves/why theatre? I know there's no formula for these things but what are some overarching things you find yourself touching on from app to app?
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On 12/21/2019 at 1:47 AM, TheatreGuy123 said:
What do people know about the UCSD Directing program? Also University of South Dakota reached out to me but it seems a little remote...
Is Vanessa still running the program at UCSD? She is wonderful. I also believe it's a fully funded program.
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Wow! Which eight will you be interviewing with?
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I'm on the fence about applying this year. Mostly because of financial factors -- even though I plan on only applying for programs with assistantships/funding, I still would like to be closer to being debt free. At the same time, I feel a time crunch based on the fact that the longer I remain in my arts admin job at a larger theatre the more likely someone is going to be to say "Hey, why aren't you just pursuing that field more seriously instead?"
It would also be my first year applying, which is scary to me, but I know I have to jump off that cliff sooner or later.
@ruthev, I'll PM you my website. I'd definitely love your thoughts on it, too, as I've decided that this week I'm going to really try and get it and my resume updated in case I do bite the bullet and decide to submit this year.
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On 2/13/2019 at 2:49 PM, NJChicago said:
Hey all! Longtime lurker. First time poster. I have a callback at Yale on February 24th. Still haven't heard anything from UCSD... seems like everyone is still waiting.
@NJChicago how did Yale go? What did they ask you or have you do?
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MFA Directing 2021
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Yeah, I definitely feel mixed but am only applying local this year anyway because of COVID in the first place.
I know CalArts, DePaul, and Juilliard (MFA Acting, no directing) are all moving forward with accepting for 2021 — they had a panel for interested applicants this past week. They're also all not funded programs; I think that forces NU and Brown's hands a bit.