Graduate Directing Program Information
Graduate Academic Programs
MFA in Directing for Stage & Screen
Graduate Directing Application
It is essential that potential graduate students visit the Graduate Studies Website. An online graduate application is available through the Office of Graduate Studies. Submission of undergraduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation is required. No Graduate Record Examination is required.
School Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training is required for admission to the program. To be considered for entrance into the graduate program the applicant must show records of current and past experience at the academic and/or professional level through resume and references. Students are minimally expected to have had acting, directing, basic stagecraft (as a formal course) and two semesters of theatre history.
The MFA program in Directing recruits through the University / Resident Theatre Association's interview process in January and February every three years. On campus interviews are conducted throughout the year. Contact the Theatre & Film Admissions Coordinator at theatrearts@unl.edu to set up an on campus appointment.
The completed application, letters of recommendation, resume, application fee and all official transcripts should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Directing Application
It is essential that potential graduate students visit the Graduate Studies Website. An online graduate application is available through the Office of Graduate Studies. Submission of undergraduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation is required. No Graduate Record Examination is required.
School Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training is required for admission to the program. To be considered for entrance into the graduate program the applicant must show records of current and past experience at the academic and/or professional level through resume and references. Students are minimally expected to have had acting, directing, basic stagecraft (as a formal course) and two semesters of theatre history.
The MFA program in Directing recruits through the University / Resident Theatre Association's interview process in January and February every three years. On campus interviews are conducted throughout the year. Contact the Theatre & Film Admissions Coordinator at theatrearts@unl.edu to set up an on campus appointment.
The completed application, letters of recommendation, resume, application fee and all official transcripts should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.
