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ADMISSIONS

Next Deadline: Fall 2024 Early Bird &

Theatermakers 2024 Regular

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

We are currently accepting applications for our Summer and Fall 2024 semesters!

SUMMER 2024 THEATERMAKERS INTENSIVE DEADLINES

Early Bird Deadline: Monday, March 4, 2024 — Apply by this date to receive a $500 tuition discount

Regular Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024 — Apply by this date for best consideration for admissions and scholarship.

Final Deadline: Monday, May 20, 2024 — Last chance to apply!

FALL 2024 PROGRAM DEADLINES (NTI, NMTI, AP)

Early Bird Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024 — Apply by this date to receive a $2,500 tuition discount

Regular Deadline: Monday, May 20, 2024 — Apply by this date for best consideration for admissions and scholarships

Final Deadline: Monday, July 29, 2024 — Last chance to apply!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN CANDIDATES?

Admission to the National Theater Institute is competitive. Applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadlines to ensure best chance of admission (and to take advantage of our early bird discounts!). Early applications may receive early acceptance. NTI welcomes applications from gap-year students, undergraduate students, post-graduates, and professionals looking for a broad-based theatrical training intensive.

 

When selecting students, NTI looks for a proven ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work and to be a positive contributing member of an ensemble. Applicants must demonstrate clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of an intensive study, with a determination to complete their chosen program in a conscientious manner.

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?

The online application for all NTI programs will require the following materials:

  • Headshot: This should be a high-quality photo that includes your face. 

  • Theater Resume: This should be about a page in length.

  • Application Essay: A short statement (500 words) about why you would like to attend NTI and how the program aligns with your artistic goals. 

  • Supplemental Artistic Materials / Work Samples: Two to five samples of your work as a theater artist. 

  • Unofficial Transcript: This is required if you are currently enrolled at a college or university. 

  • Two References: Names and contact information. One reference will be asked to fill out an evaluation form, and one reference will be contacted directly via email. 

  • $30 Application Fee 

 

You can apply for all NTI programs using the general "National Theater Institute" application form on Submittable. (More information about each program can be found on the pages for NTI, NMTI, NTI-AD, NTI-AP, and Theatermakers.)

Once an application is submitted, qualified candidates will be asked to schedule an interview with the NTI admissions staff, which will take place via phone or Zoom.

 

If the $30 application fee poses a financial barrier to you, please reach out to us at nti@theoneill.org before you begin your application.

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