We are not actively recruiting for MFA Directing this year - stay tuned. 

Candidates may apply in either of two ways; to Temple University directly or through the National Unified Auditions and Interviews (NUAIs) conducted by University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA) in New York and Chicago.

Those interested in applying through NUAI  may apply in the fall for NUAIs.  In the event you subsequently receive an offer of admission, you will be required to complete the Temple University Online Application and pay the Application Fee.

If applying instead to Temple directly, the following must be submitted by January 12, 2018:

• Complete University Online Application
• A Statement of Goals
• A Resume
• Three Letters of Reference
• Official Transcripts
• Online Application Fee

Applications are thoroughly screened, and top candidates are invited to interview with the directing faculty at Temple University or one of the NUAI locations.

Application Process

1. Apply for an interview through the University/Resident Theatre Association
 or apply to Temple University Online.
2. Applications are thoroughly screened, and top candidates are invited to interview at Temple University or one of U/RTA’s NUAI locations.

Mail additional application materials to:

To apply now, please visit Graduate School Admissions.

To be considered for admission to the program, the following must be submitted by February 1, 2020:

Complete University Online Application:

• A Resume
• Portfolio
• Three Letters of Reference
• Official Transcripts
• Online Application Fee

Applications are screened and top candidates are invited to interview with design faculty at Temple University or at the Design/Tech NUAIs in Chicago.

Interview & Portfolio Presentation

The department interviews design program candidates at the University/Resident Theatre Association National Unified Auditions and Interviews in Chicago and on campus. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department in Philadelphia, to attend classes and speak with faculty, staff and current students.

The MFA Design program recruits applicants through the National Unified Auditions and Interviews (NUAIs) conducted by University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA) in Chicago. Those interested in the program should apply in the fall for the Design/Tech NUAIs. Candidates are not required to interview through the U/RTA process, but are strongly encouraged to do so.

At the interview we are interested in learning as much about you as possible: your thinking and imagination, your vision, your sense of theater, your visual and graphic abilities.  In short, we are interested in your potential. Portfolios should include examples of design and technical work: renderings, rough sketches, examples of drafting, working drawings and realized production work, or other work that demonstrates theatrical and graphic ability.  

Portfolio must include, at least, one complete set of design visuals for a realized production; from conception (research, rough sketches, etc.) through renderings, model, drafting, plot, to production photos of the completed work onstage.  You may also include artwork, photography or other visual materials, which you think shows your imagination and abilities.

Application Process

1. Contact discipline specific faculty member about your interest.
2. Apply for an interview through the University/Resident Theatre Association
.
3. Apply to Temple University Online.
4. Applications are thoroughly screened, and top candidates are invited to interview at Temple University.

Mail additional application materials to:

To apply now, please visit Graduate School Admissions.