Application Procedure

All applicants,  must complete an application packet which must contain the following:

• The completed application form

• A letter of recommendation from people who are familiar with your abilities in Theatre performance

• A written essay (one page, typed, double-spaced) describing your interest in acting and future plans for Theatre and academic study

• A list of theatrical activities and accomplishments

• A headshot

 

You must do one of the following:

       a) Submit a DVD recording

           Or

       b) Email a recording to the Director or Scholarship, Rebecca Neve at scholarships@terrinevefoundation.org.

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Acting/Musical Theatre Scholarship

In order to apply for an acting scholarship with The Terri Neve Foundation, it is necessary to complete an application packet AND an audition (recorded).​​

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Recorded auditions must include the following:

Acting:

• A memorized speech from pre-twentieth century dramatic literature, such as a monologue taken from one of William Shakespeare’s plays at least one and a half minutes but no longer than two minutes in length.

• A memorized contemporary piece, in contrast with the Shakespeare speech, of the student’s choosing no longer than two minutes (this piece may be an individual monologue or may be a dialogue performed with a partner. If with a partner you may have up to five minutes)

Musical Theatre

• A memorized solo musical theatre piece at least two minutes but no longer than three minutes in length of the student’s choosing.

• A memorized musical theatre piece at least two minutes but no longer than five minutes in length. This should be in contrast to the first piece. (This can be a solo or duet)

 

Technical Theatre Scholarship

In order to apply for a Technical Theatre scholarship from the Terri Neve Foundation, it is necessary to complete an application packet AND an interview (either in person or by phone)

 

In-person or phone audition:

You should review the list and practice your answers to the below questions. Remember that while your answer to each question will give the interviewer solid information on which to base her recommendation; so too, will the way that you answer and how well you articulate that answer reveal things about you to the interviewer. You will want to answer the question fully without going off onto lengthy tangents. Keep your answers concise and to the point. Be ready to collaborate if your answer generates additional questions from the interviewer.

Where would you like to be professionally in five years?

What production have you seen recently?

What kinds of theaters do you have experience working in?

How do you deal with criticism?

How do you deal with the pressure and stress of working in theatre?

How do you handle conflict?

What do you see as your strengths?

What areas do you need to improve in?

What are your future goals?

What is your favorite production that you have worked on and why?

What made you want to be a technical theatre student?

What are some things you get really excited about in this area of work?

Have you been part of anything theatrical wise outside of school?