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Your Artistry has brought you here.

The Top Ten Drama Program in the World.- Hollywood Reporter 2024

Our professional training program provides an intimate, professional, and meaningful experience for only 7 artists each year to grow in San Diego, California.

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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!

Your Artistry Has Brought You Here

Your Artistry Has Brought You Here

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.

 Application Information 

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

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For questions about the Old Globe/USD Shiley Graduate Theatre program visit our FAQ

 2026 Audition Tour Dates 
 
New York City- January 21-25, 2026
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Chicago- January 27-28, 2026
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San Diego- January 31-February 2, 2026
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Callbacks on Zoom- February 9, 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Self-Taped Auditions will be granted. Domestic applicants must choose an in person audition date. 
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