Theatre Directing MFA

[Scoobydoobyray]

I have heard very little on this board about the MFA theatre applicant's experience. I thought I would start something. Is anyone else waiting like I am? I'd love to hear some stories or thoughts!!!

[grad_wannabe]

You might find more info on the Arts -> Performance subforum

[.two.snaps.up.]

I've looked on the Arts subforum, but haven't seen anything really updated.

So far, I've applied to six schools, and I'm almost finished with applications for two more. I've been rejected from one, I am pretty sure I was rejected from another (wasn't invited to interview weekend), and I have been selected for interviews with two others. I'm still waiting to hear from my top choice, but I'm trying to persevere with the application process, though it's frustrating that EVERY school wants vastly different things. This one wants a 90 second monologue, this one needs a portfolio, this one would like me to read a play they provide and write a passionate directorial analysis. It's like a second job. Not to mention the cost of traveling to all of these places/taking time off to do so. But I'm staying optimistic because this will be a career change for me (back to what I originally planned to do after a 4 year hiatus) and I'm really excited about the prospect of studying something I love again.

[Scoobydoobyray]

I've looked on the Arts subforum, but haven't seen anything really updated.

So far, I've applied to six schools, and I'm almost finished with applications for two more. I've been rejected from one, I am pretty sure I was rejected from another (wasn't invited to interview weekend), and I have been selected for interviews with two others. I'm still waiting to hear from my top choice, but I'm trying to persevere with the application process, though it's frustrating that EVERY school wants vastly different things. This one wants a 90 second monologue, this one needs a portfolio, this one would like me to read a play they provide and write a passionate directorial analysis. It's like a second job. Not to mention the cost of traveling to all of these places/taking time off to do so. But I'm staying optimistic because this will be a career change for me (back to what I originally planned to do after a 4 year hiatus) and I'm really excited about the prospect of studying something I love again.

The process has been exhausting. Every school wanted something else. I had 3 interviews and have one this weekend. Waiting to hear if I've made it to the final round of interviews which has been the most painful experience. I just want to know so I can plan the next few years of my life. Decisions should be soon but I keep seeing other people hearing about other programs and I wish they were me!!!!! Good luck!

[.two.snaps.up.]

The process has been exhausting. Every school wanted something else. I had 3 interviews and have one this weekend. Waiting to hear if I've made it to the final round of interviews which has been the most painful experience. I just want to know so I can plan the next few years of my life. Decisions should be soon but I keep seeing other people hearing about other programs and I wish they were me!!!!! Good luck!

Did you apply to the New School for Drama? They are the only school I haven't heard from and one of my top choices, but all I'm getting is stony silence - not even an e-mail about the status of my app!

[Scoobydoobyray]

I didn't apply there