Auditions and Applications

How to Apply: Design

UNO Graduate School Online Application

All graduate applicants must first complete the UNO Graduate School online application. Please follow the instruction to successfully complete the application.

Graduate Online Application Procedures: Click Here

Submit Support Materials

• Portfolio
• Statement of Purpose--indicate your area(s) of interest
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
• An Interview is mandatory; please email the Graduate Coordinator for Theatre to make arrangements

Portfolio

Representative (scene, lighting, or costume) portfolio of your designs. We prefer on-line accessible materials (your personal website, YouTube, Vimeo, or any easily accessible link). Links to support material applicable to your area of study should be emailed directly to the Graduate Coordinator for Theatre.

The deadline for Theatre is March 15th, please see the Graduate School degree programs page.

Applicants are responsible for contacting the Graduate Coordinator for Theatre to schedule an on-campus interview or to make alternate arrangements. On-campus interviews include a tour of facilities and private discussions with current MFA students.

Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

Theatre UNO has a limited number of Graduate Assistantships and Awards. All applicants are automatically considered for the available Theatre Department Graduate Assistant positions, as well as the available Academic Scholarships (undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher). We have no access to GA-ships in other departments. Please contact Career Services and Student Financial Aid to seek other funding opportunities.