Admission to the program is highly competitive and 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 FAQs page.

 

 

ADMISSION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Brooke Novak in the program's production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, directed by Ray Chambers. Photo by J.T. MacMillan

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 

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For questions about the Globe/USD Shiley Graduate Theatre program, contact the Program Coordinator, Shana Wride at swride@theoldglobe.org.

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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 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

 

AUDITION INFORMATION

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2022 Recruitment-  In order to ensure the safety of our perspective students, faculty, and community, The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting Program has made the difficult decision to move our in-person auditions for 2022 to zoom.

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Callback information provided at audition.

The audition consists of two, two-minute contrasting monologues, one Shakespeare and one contemporary.  Additional monologues may be requested at the time of your audition.  No singing or dance auditions.  Further audition information will be given when we contact you to make an appointment.

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During recruitment season, if you have questions about your appointment, please email globemfa@gmail.com

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