Project #5 Graduate School

1.University of Houston

M.F.A. Directing

Admission Requirements: The college requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution for admission to the master's programs; a master's degree, or equivalent, or 30 to 36 semester hours of graduate work in the appropriate field from a recognized institution, for admission to the doctoral programs; Graduate Record Examination scores; and a 3.00 graduate point average in the last 60 hours of undergraduate or graduate course work.
The artists coming out of this program will be notable for combining five inter-locking qualities: Imagination—broadened in studio training, honed in productions; our creative fuel. Agility—the facility to adapt to new visions, new collaborators, new materials, new techniques across a variety of environments.Precision—the ability to talk about the work and through the work clearly, concisely, and completely. Passion—our graduates thrive in this field because they have a great fire within for the art and craft of the theatre. Speed—the range to shift sensibilities to match the tempo needed for each particular project, whether it’s fast, medium or slow.

http://www.theatredance.uh.edu/mfa/directing.asp

2. University of Texas

M.F.A. Directing

Admission Requrirements: Bachelor's Degree:A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training in a foreign institution. NOTE: The Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees from India and Pakistan are three-year programs and are not considered equivalent to the U.S. bachelor's degree. If you hold one of these three-year degrees you are not eligible for admission to graduate school.3.0 GPAupper-divisionA grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable grade point average in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed. If you feel that your grade point averages or test scores are not valid indicators of your ability, you should explain your concerns in a letter to the graduate adviser of the program to which you are applying.

Admission for Directing:

1. To the Graduate and International Admissions Center:
Visit the link below for their mailing address and phone numbers: http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/contactgiac.html
Application for Admission to Graduate Study with application fee
The required online application may be accessed at http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/.
Major code for your application: Directing = 630702
If you do not have the means to access the electronic application, please visit a library to use a computer. Do not send your application fee to the Department of Theatre and Dance. Submit it directly to GIAC: One official transcript PLEASE NOTE: The GRE is not required for the M.F.A. in Directing.

2. To the Department of Theatre and Dance (in one packet):
c/o Phillip Salazar
Graduate Program Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Theatre and Dance
1 University Station D3900
Austin, TX 78712
One official transcript (this is in addition to the one required by the admissions office)
Three letters of recommendation These letters should be written by those who can speak most authoritatively about your background, training, experience and potential for a career in your chosen area of specialization in theatre. Letters should be submitted with the Request for Reference form available online at the time of application or at the site http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/lor.html.
Supplemental Information for Graduate Program form, available at http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/lor.html. A professional résumé A two-page typewritten statement of purpose (available online at time of application, in Graduate Admissions Bulletin or may be downloaded http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/lor.html). The statement of purpose should outline educational and professional goals, philosophy, and/or personal theatre aesthetic.
Submitted materials will be reviewed, and prospective candidates will be invited by committee to visit Austin for an interview with theatre faculty.
The M.F.A. Directing Program at UT is a highly selective professional training program, targeted to mid-career theatre artists of proven expertise, and designed to rigorously embrace the evolving role of the 21st century director. As a department committed to the comprehensive training of directors and the creation of new works for the stage, we believe directing to be both a collaborative and generative craft - and thus our program welcomes artists from a variety of theatrical disciplines and backgrounds who seek a vigorous interdisciplinary approach to the art of making theatre.

http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad/degree_programs/graduate/index.cfm

3. University of Oklahoma

M.F.A. Directing

Admission Requirements: While the Graduate College does not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the College endorses the use of the GRE as one useful measure of a student's potential for success in graduate school. Many academic programs require the GRE or other supporting materials, such as GMAT scores and/or letters of recommendation, before considering applications for admission.

Admission for M.F.A. Directing: In addition to a letter of application, the School of Drama application, three letters of recommendation, and a current resume which outlines their directing experience, applicants for the MFA Directing program are required to submit a
statement of professional goals, a director’s prompt book, and a production concept paper. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus for an interview with the School of Drama’s faculty. Those unable to visit will be interviewed by phone.

Master of Fine Arts in Directing
The MFA in Directing is a terminal degree designed to prepare students for careers as artists or teacher/artists. Students direct at least three productions during their program of study and assistant direct and stage manage faculty-directed shows. This is a three-year program that can normally completed in 54-60 hours.

http://www.ou.edu/finearts/drama/academics/Graduate_Studies/Grad_Program_Description.pdf

Project #5 Teaching

Secondary Level Education

What are the basic requirements for becoming a teacher in Texas?

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Texas institutions do not offer a degree in education. Every teacher must have an academic major, as well as teacher training courses. The only exemption from the degree requirement is for individuals seeking Career and Technology certification to teach certain courses, such as welding or computer-aided drafting.
You must complete teacher training through an approved program. These programs are offered through colleges and universities, school districts, regional service centers, community colleges, and other entities.
You must successfully complete the appropriate teacher certification tests for the subject and grade level you wish to teach. For a list of the certification tests and information on which tests are required.

Alternative Certification: The Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program utilizes distance learning to prepare individuals with bachelor’s degrees for a teaching career in the state of Texas. WCACP is an accelerated route to becoming certified at any school district, accredited private school or charter school throughout Texas.

Admission Requirements:
Candidates seeking admission to our alternative certification program must meet the following criteria: 1. A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education2. Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher:
2.50 overall GPA (undergraduate degree), or
2.50 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework prior to graduation (undergraduate degree), coursework completed towards a Master’s Degree or post-baccalaureate can serve to boost your GPA. The degree must be from an accredited institution of higher education.
Click here for information regarding GPA exemption
3. Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics:
Conferred Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption listed on your university/college transcript, or
Passing score of 230 in reading, 220 in writing and 230 in mathematics on TASP/THEA, or
Demonstrate proficiency with core subject courses listed on university/college transcript
English/Writing – B or better in at least 3 semester hours of college level English/Literature courses
Mathematics -- B or better in at least 3 semester hours of college level mathematics courses
4. Content area qualifications:
Demonstrate content mastery on university/college transcript (see certification area page), or
Passing scores on Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
5. Successful review of written and oral communications with WCACP staff (may include, but not limited to listening, speaking clearly and articulating concepts).


Community College:

SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTPosition Title:Theatre Arts InstructorPosting Number:0080040Filing Deadline (All postings close at 4:00 PM):11-01-2010Job Type:Faculty - Part-Time PoolExamples of Duties: 1. Teach courses selected from Acting/Directing/Dramatic Literature/Make-Up and Costume/Vocal Production/Audition Techniques/Physical Comedy/Improvisation/Introduction to Theatre/Multi-Cultural Theatre/Set and Lighting/Player/Playwrighting. 2. Perform duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including, but not limited to, grading, required record-keeping, etc. 3. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes both on and off campus as required. 4. Participate in departmental functions, such as committee work, faculty evaluations, staff meetings. 5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.


Senior Colleges and Universities:

Ithaca College

Job Description:
Ithaca College's Department of Theatre Arts in the School of Humanities and Sciences announces an opening for a one-year, temporary Assistant Professor/Directing position in a dynamic, NAST?accredited theatre arts program, beginning August 16, 2009. The successful candidate will teach courses in the directing sequence, Script Analysis for the Theatre, and courses in acting as needed; advise majors in the Bachelor of Arts ? Drama major; direct in the mainstage production season as assigned; and supervise two senior directing projects.Ithaca College is an independent, four-year comprehensive college with a student population of approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. It is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. The Department of Theatre Arts offers 120 courses to 260 majors within five degree programs: B.A. in Drama; B.F.A. in acting, musical theatre, and theatrical production arts (with concentrations in technical production or design); B.S. in theatre arts management. Dance and theatre minors are also offered. The department, which presents six major productions per year, employs 19 full time faculty, several continuing part-time faculty, and eight staff members.
Qualifications: M.F.A. or PhD in Directing required. Teaching experience at the college level (preferably in BFA degree programs) and professional experience preferred.

Project #5 The Profession

Non-Required (Principal)

AEA
4/17/2009 in New York, NY
BABES IN ARMS — OPEN Auditions
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Gerald Goehring and Michael F. MitriNew York, NY
Non-required PrincipalSpecial Agreement
Seeking: Performers. See Breakdown for details, including synopsis and Casting Director stat...
Posted:4/2/2009

"Seeking actors to play ages 18 - 22. Everyone must be true triple threats. Great dancers, excelling in tap, jazz and musical theatre styles. Everyone must sing extremely well.”


Backstage
4/14/2009
'CABARET,' NAT'L TOUR 'CABARET,' NAT'L TOUR Windwood Productions is casting the 2010 national tour of Cabaret. Joe Masteroff, book; John Kander, music; Fredd Ebb, lyrics;
NY-USA
05/07/2009
Musicians & Composers, Nonunion Musicals

"Fraulein Schneider: landlady who rents rooms in large flat, alto, low E flat-C1. Male, Female
Age Range:Young Adult (ages 18-29)"


Required (Principal)

AEA
4/21/2009 in New York, NY
101 DALMATIANS — Equity Principal Auditions
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101 Dalmations Worldwide, LLCNew York, NY
PrincipalProduction (League)
Seeking: Equity performers. See Breakdown for details. Dates ECC, Female Singers Who Mov...
Posted:4/6/2009

"ECC, Female Singers Who Move Well:"

AEA
4/24/2009 in New York, NYChautauqua Theater Company 2009 Season — EPAs
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Chautauqua Theater CompanyChautauqua, NY
PrincipalURTA
Seeking: Equity actors (m/f) for the following productions: ARCADIA THE GLASS MENAGERIE THE WINTER'...
Posted:4/13/2009\

"Equity actors (m/f) for the following productions:"