The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theater Program
Your Artistry has brought you here.
The Top Ten Drama Program in the World.- Hollywood Reporter 2023
Our professional training program provides an intimate, professional, and meaningful experience for only 7 artists each year to grow in San Diego, California.
Admission to the program is based on an application and audition process. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited and approved institution. The degree does not need to be in theatre. International students are welcome to apply to the MFA program; please visit our FAQs page for important information regarding your transcripts. We do not participate in U/RTA auditions, you must apply directly to our program.
Questions? Visit our Application FAQ page!
GROUP 36- Class of 2024 Staged Reading
TWELVE OPHELIAS - a play with broken songs
by Caridad Svich
Stage Reading Directed by Jesse Perez, MFA Program Director
Spring 2023 photo by Rich Soublet
Application Information
Our 2024 Application Deadline has passed.
We look forward to working with you on the 2024 Audition Tour!
For questions about the application process (including GRE/TOEFL submission, LORs, and other technical questions), please contact the Graduate Admissions office directly at grads@sandiego.edu
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS please visit our Application FAQs page. If you are having problems, please call USD Graduate Admissions at 619-260-4524.
More more information on USD Graduate Admissions CLICK HERE
For questions about the Old Globe/USD Shiley Graduate Theatre program visit our FAQ