Theatre Education, BA

(First-year and Transfer Students)

When you apply for admission to the BA in Theatre Education you must submit an essay and a theatrical résumé to the Department of Performing Arts. You will be able to complete your essay and upload your résumé using StageDoor once you have received your Emerson ID.

Supplement Due Dates for BA Theatre Education

	Essay	Résumé	Notes
Early Action	11/23/09	11/23/09	Early Action applicants who do not submit an essay and résumé will automatically be deferred to Regular Action.
Regular Action	2/22/10	2/22/10	Regular Action applicants who do not submit an essay and résumé will not be admitted to Performing Arts.
Transfers	4/1/10	4/1/10	Transfer applicants who do not submit an essay and résumé will not be admitted to Performing Arts.

The Résumé

All performing arts applicants must submit a theatrical résumé which may include, but is not limited to, your experience in:

Producing
Directing
Acting
Music (singing, instruments played, conducting, composing)
Dance
House/Stage Management
Marketing/Publicity
Design (for any design aspect of a production)
Technical run crews
Writing achievements/publications
Classes, workshops, special training
Awards/Commendations

The Essay

Your essay for Theatre Education should describe one key theatrical experience, either onstage, backstage, in a classroom, or in an audience, that has motivated you in your pursuit of a degree in theatre education, and outline how Emerson’s program would help you achieve your long-term professional goals (500-700 words).