In addition to your application, the following materials are required in order to be considered for admission in the M.F.A. in Theatre (Directing) program.
Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Online instructions for uploading transcripts (PDF format only).
GRE Score: The GRE is not required for admission to the M.F.A. in Theatre (Directing) program.
Three letters of recommendation: These letters should be written by those who can speak most authoritatively about your background, training, professional experience and potential for a career in your chosen area of specialization in theatre. Each reference will receive instructions on how to submit his/her letter online to the Graduate School's secured web site. Only one letter is required from each reference.
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Portfolio: A portfolio is required that includes any or all of the following: photos of realized productions or records or realized art work, video of work, reviews, samples of your director's script for any productions or any other record or writing on your work.
Statement of Purpose: This two-page statement of purpose should outline educational and professional goals, philosophy and/or personal theatre aesthetic.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination