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    Eugene, OR

    in City Guide

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    Hi all, I'm currently a student at UO in Eugene.  I think this thread has already covered a lot about the area and school, but I'm happy to try to answer any specific questions.  I actually moved here from Florida as well.  Eugene definitely has a different vibe from most of Florida.  Colder, grayer, hillier, and more liberal to start with. 

    Eugene, OR

    in City Guide

    Posted

    Hi all, I've just accepted a spot in an MA program at U of O, and am looking forward to moving to Eugene!  I just visited the campus and was impressed by how beautiful it was.  I'm hoping to share a house with a couple other grad students, so those of you attending in the fall, look for a PM from me.

    Theatre/performance 2016 MA and PhD applicants

    in Performing

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Maeterlinck18 said:

    I am just a wee M.A. prospective (aiming towards an eventual PhD), but I have been accepted to both UPittsburgh and Florida State University for this upcoming fall! Very excited to take the next step. 

     

    Are there any other MA candidates here?

    I've been accepted to MA programs at UW-Madison, University of Oregon, and NYU.  Still waiting on 3 schools, but I'm so glad to know I'm heading to grad school!  

    Theatre/performance 2016 MA and PhD applicants

    in Performing

    Posted

    On 2/29/2016 at 2:48 PM, mrbabaee said:

    To be honest, I think I gave the most awful interview ever!!! I was in lots of pressure (I had a real bad day) and made a big mistake: wrote down my answers (to probable questions)!!! Although I was completely right about the questions, the whole interview got an awkward taste (at least, for me). They asked two questions:

    1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and research interests.

    2. Why did you choose our university?

    Then, they let me to ask any questions in regard to the program, the university and the city. They continued by elaborating on funding details.

    One thing just kept my heart warm during the event and that was how calm and kind my interviewers were; they understood my stress and made some jokes to comfort me. They were completely honest in their answers and treated me like I'm already their student.

    So, to sum up: Think on your answers, but not too much. Just try to have a friendly chat and know that even for being considered for an interview, it puts you on the top of dozens of applicants. You are halfway there buddy and I wish you the greatest interview ever! :)

    BTW fellas, can anyone help me in regard to my choice between BGSU and Indiana? Although, I don't think I can get an offer from Indiana, but given the odds, it's better to have a comparison beforehand. I know that the program in Indiana is rooted in history and literature (two things that I like the least!!!), while BGSU is more performance theory-related (which I dig the most!). On the other hand, Indiana is (greatly) more recognized university (but I couldn't find any review in regard to their theatre program).

    I've found this website useful for its ranking in theatre and performance studies:

    http://www.phds.org/rankings/theater

    It has given BGSU a quiet decent rank (higher than Tufts, CUNY The Graduate Center, Georgia, and even Minnesota). But, since I'm not from the states, I cannot attest to its precision. So, yeah, I appreciate it if anybody can shed a light on my dilemma! 

    Cheers (and sorry for the long post).

    Thanks for the interview info; sorry yours didn't go better!  You never know though - I bet it went better than you thought.  I don't know much about BGSU, but I have a friend who attended the directing program at Indiana and really loved it.  He said the faculty were great to work with.

    Acting MFA—How much experience is needed?

    in Performing

    Posted

    I work in a theatre connected with a well-respected Acting MFA program.  From what I've seen, the amount of experience students have varies quite a bit.  Some of the students are admitted to the program directly from undergrad, with only educational acting credits. Some are admitted after having been out of school for years.  These students often have some professional credits, usually small regional theatres, off-off broadway, and occasionally off-broadway.  From what I've seen, the faculty is looking for talent first and foremost, as well as dedication, a strong theatre background, and a clear desire to pursue a professional acting career.  Strong letters of recommendation are a big help in this field.  

    Acceptance (Not Accepted)

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    I'm loving this thread. I applied to 6 schools for an MFA program, have been rejected from 5, and will probably be rejected from the last one (they're only accepting 1 student this year). I've been feeling pretty down on myself, but recently found a job posting for a great job in my field, and I have a second interview on Friday. I've realized that although my plans for going to grad school in the fall probably won't be happening, I have a lot of things to look forward to, and this opens up the opportunity for me to get some great experience and become a more well-rounded person before applying again. It's all in how you look at it...

    Anyone else getting depressed?

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    I had been doing fine, keeping a level head, reminding myself how competitive all the programs I'm applying to are, but getting rejected today from my safety school definitely hurts and is making the depression and irritability hard to stave off. Two schools left to hear from... sigh.

    Playwriting MFAs

    in Performing

    Posted

    Hi Rob,

    I'm interviewing at UCSD for the directing program next weekend, and I'm very excited. How long was your interview, and do you have any tips based on how your interview went? Best of luck to you!

    Hey all,

    My UCSD interview was wonderful. I'm sure that it would be difficult to have an unpleasant visit with the group of professors who run that program. I'll let you all know when I hear back, probably within 2-4 weeks. Any other UCSD applicants/interviewees out there?

    (oh yeah, and I got my Brown rejection too. but that's ok :)

    -Rob

    Theatre Programs

    in Performing

    Posted

    Vicki,

    I heard from UMass-Amherst about an interview on Feb. 18, but that was for the MFA-Directing program. I'll be interviewing March 7. Hope that helps a bit!

    On 2/20/2011 at 9:19 AM, Vicki said:

    *Raises hand* Another Theatre applicant over here! I applied to MA/MFA programs.

    Here's where I stand so far:

    Yale - Dramaturgy - Rejected

    Columbia - Dramaturgy - Waiting

    Cornell - Theatre Arts - Waiting

    Tufts - Drama - Rejected

    NYU - Performance Studies - Waiting

    SUNY Stony Brook - Dramaturgy - Waiting

    UMass Amherst - Dramaturgy - Waiting (and #1 choice--fingers crossed!)

    UI Urbana Champaign - Theatre History & Practice - Waiting

    Washington University in St. Louis -  Theater and Performance Studies - Waiting

    I'm really hoping to hear something soon. I'm kind of freaking out that I haven't been asked for an interview. Has anyone heard from any of these schools?

    How old are you?

    in Questions and Answers

    Posted

    26. I specifically waited this long to apply because my field (MFA-Theatre Directing) expects a good deal of professional experience outside of undergrad. I just hope I've waited long enough! Many other applicants in my field are older and more experienced than me.

    How much experience for MFA programs?

    in Applications

    Posted

    I'm planning on applying to MFA Directing programs this year for the Fall 2011 semester. There seems to be a wide range when it comes to how much experience a school expects their students to have. Some say they want early or mid-career artists, some want professional directing experience,

    How much experience did you have and what schools were you accepted to?

    Any help here is much appreciated!!

    MFA Directing experience?

    in Performing

    Posted

    I'm planning on applying to MFA Directing programs this year for the Fall 2011 semester. There seems to be a wide range when it comes to how much experience a school expects their students to have. I have a BA in theatre, I've interned with 2 professional companies, and I've directed for community theatres. Is this enough to get into most schools? I don't have any "professional" directing experience, unless assistant directing counts. How much experience did you have and what schools were you accepted to? Any help here is much appreciated!!

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