"Brief Autobiography"?

[gallfreak]

I'm applying to an MFA program in dramaturgy at Columbia and in addition to the SOP, I have to write a brief autobiography. This is the prompt:

 

Brief autobiography: Approximately 500 words summarizing the applicant's life and theatrical experience.

 

I'm kind of stumped as to how to approach this. Should I go at it as if it's more of a personal history/diversity statement?

 

Thanks for any input.

[GCool]

Well dramaturgy is drama composition, isn't it? Why don't you write some melodramatic monologue explaining your life, ending with "Plot twist: I'm M. Night Shyamalan"

[rising_star]

More of a personal history statement. It's supposed to be autobiographical and tell them about who you are and your experience. It's not the same as a SOP and shouldn't repeat your academic interests.

[GCool]

I see someone left their sense of humor at home...