Theatre Arts Reviews

A review is required for theatre arts majors.

Requirements

  • Submit the appropriate application: First-time students | Transfer students
  • Reviews are required before applicant notification, as Nazareth accepts students directly to our programs.
  • Schedule your review
    • Timing: Reviews are held from fall to spring. All review dates will close two weeks prior, so please register early.
    • Format: In-person, with a virtual option if you cannot make it to one of our in-person dates. For a virtual option, email Catherine Gregory, cgregor3@naz.edu
  • Upload any relevant materials to your Admissions Dashboard

Schedule Your Review

Select a review date

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After registering, you will need to provide additional materials. These should be uploaded through your Admissions Dashboard. Submit your materials at least one week before your scheduled review day.

  • theatrical resume
  • headshot
  • essay

Virtual review

Nazareth will coordinate with you a Zoom review. Theatre design & technology majors must upload a portfolio/essay to their Admissions Dashboard at least one week prior to the interview.

Please email Catherine Gregory, cgregor3@naz.edu, if you’d like to pursue this virtual option.

Review Process

Theatrical resume
  • Should include relevant theatre production experience
  • Should highlight leadership/supervisory positions
  • Should show us what you feel is your best work
  • References (examples): directors, theatre advisor, immediate supervisor, any professional or community theatre personnel, art teachers
  • Addresses and phone numbers of individuals chosen as references
Essay guidelines

Your essay should be 3–4 pages, double-spaced, in 12 pt. font. Include your name, date, and title on the first page (no cover page) in the upper left corner.

As the subject of your essay, select an artist of the theater (actor, designer, playwright, etc.) about whose work you are passionate. The essay should include an introduction, at least three paragraphs in the body, and a closing that assesses the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen artist. Questions to consider might include:

  • What about their work affects you?
  • What makes their work rise to the level of “art?”
  • What does their art say about the world in which it was created?

If you have any questions about the essay, please email Matt Ames, mames7@naz.edu.

Interview

On your scheduled review date, you will complete an interview with theatre & dance department faculty and talk about your completed essay. There will be an opportunity at the end of the session to ask questions.

Questions?

For technology issues, questions about the admissions process, or questions regarding your application:

For questions related to the theatre & dance department or review material:

Scholarships

An exceptional review or portfolio submission may qualify you for a theatre scholarship. If you are selected, the scholarship appears on your financial aid award letter.