Auditions and Scholarships
At this time, a portfolio presentation is not required for acceptance into the Design/Technical Production Emphasis option (BFA.), however; scholarships are available. Portfolio presentation and grades are the primary criteria used to award these scholarships; individual awards can range from $500 to $2000.

Portfolio presentation times for scholarships (Freshman Class/Fall 2009) are available on most Fridays by appointment only (through March 6, 2009). Presentations must be made in person on campus, or by special arrangement. Contact the Admissions Coordinator at (402) 472-2072, ext. 1 (theatrearts@unl.edu) for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Design/Technical Portfolio Presentation Guidelines
(you need not have all of these items to be considered for a scholarship)

• Bring a resume detailing any theatre experience, references, academics and employment
• If you have not yet been admitted to UNL, bring your ACT or SAT score, class ranking, and copies of your high school or transfer student transcripts (UNL admission deadline is May 1)
• Incoming freshman must have an ACT score of 22, or an SAT score of 1020 or better. Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (no exceptions).
• Business-casual dress is preferred
• Bring a portfolio (it need not be an elaborate case), which can include the following
  1. Photographs of productions you've worked on or designed
  2. Artistic work, including photographs, sculpture, drawings, paintings, etc.
  3. Drafting or technical drawings
  4. Lighting Designers, Sound Designers and Stage Managers should include prompt books
  5. Costume Designers should include renderings with fabric swatches
  6. Set Designers should include renderings and/or models

Note: "The Design/Technical Theatre Production Emphasis is for those wishing concentrated training/education in scenic, lighting, sound and costume design, and technical theatre production. The student does not pursue a minor. Other Theatre (and film) courses may be taken as electives in the major. " (UNL Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-09)

Campus visits, Red Letter Day visits, and tours can be arranged through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Admissions (472-2023 or 1-800-742-8800). Red Letter Day visits are senior Open Houses.

Student-produced Theatre at UNL

Theatrix is the student run theatre organization under the auspices of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Since the early 1990's, Theatrix has continually provided students in all facets of the arts the opportunity to work hands-on and share experiences with professors and professionals working within the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Theatrix produces two or three productions each semester with a student director who oversees the organization of the design team, the cast, and all conceptual and creative elements from start to finish. Current and past directors as well as actors and designers have gone on to work professionally in theatre and film in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. For more information about Theatrix, please visit us at www.unl.edu/theatrix.