The Department of Theatre Arts Admission process works in tandem with the SUNY New Paltz Office of Admissions. Please begin the process by completing and submitting your general application as instructed here: https://www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/apply.html
Performance
Please bring or upload a current resume to your audition. Your audition should consist of two previously prepared contrasting monologues, or one monologue and a 16-bar cut from a song (accompanist will be provided).
Contact: dohertyc@newpaltz.edu
Design & Technology
Please upload or bring a current resume and, if possible, a process-based portfolio to your interview. It might include sketches, models, construction photos, digital art, sound and CAD files, etc. of your work in technical theatre and/or design. Or, please be prepared to talk about your interest, experience, and aptitude for technical theatre. Contact: fitzpatp@newpaltz.edu
Theatre Studies
Please upload or bring a current resume and, if possible, a portfolio to your interview. It might include academic essays or research papers, a prompt book, a playwriting sample, program notes, play analysis, etc.
Contact: chapmanm@newpaltz.edu
Undecided
Please upload or bring a current resume to your interview. Please be prepared to talk about your interest, experience, and aptitude for a BA in Theatre Arts. Students are not required to declare a concentration immediately upon acceptance to the program.
Contact: dohertyc@newpaltz.edu
Current New Paltz students may transfer into the department and should consult the department office for program admission details.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive, Suite 1
New Paltz, NY 12561-2499
845-257-3200
admissions@newpaltz.edu
For program information, please contact:
Department of Theatre Arts
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
845-257-3865
theatre@newpaltz.edu
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