We are looking for applicants who display creativity, intellectual curiosity, an ability to communicate both visually and verbally, and who possess a passion for the performing arts and a commitment to developing themselves to becoming professional designers. There are no rules or requirements for what should be in your portfolio. Put in only your best work, that which you are comfortable showing and discussing. We are interested in your potential as a designer. The work you show does not have to be realized work or even theatre related.
Quality is more important than quantity.
Our students come to us from diverse backgrounds. We welcome MFA applicants from all disciplines of undergraduate study not just those who have specialized in theatre design. A broad-based undergraduate education is often the best preparation for a career as a designer. History, architecture, English literature, and psychology are just of few of the areas of study our recent students have pursued as undergraduates. Our students come from all across the United States as well as from abroad, some directly from undergraduate school and others after working professionally for some time.