The Program

Playwriting and new play production are integrally connected in this program, which is designed to ground the student thoroughly in the craft of theater writing. This is a full-time, three-year residency-required program which includes regular small-group and individual instruction in playwriting, screenwriting, and dramatic adaptation.  It is augmented by script-in-hand readings, workshops and full productions.  A maximum of two students will be admitted to the program annually.

The program emphasizes the craft of theater writing and the collaborative process of bringing a script to the stage.  Students will have a script produced before a public audience in each of the first and second years.  In general, third-year students will have scripts premiered in the Rutgers Theater Company’s Emerging Artist Series.  Additionally, the program requires at least one literary management internship at a professional theater.

Playwriting  Interview Requirements

• Submit your application to Rutgers University by March 1, 2008. 
• $75.00 non-refundable talent assessment fee.  (This fee is in addition to the university’s standard application fee.)
• Resume
• Two writing samples, one full-length play and one short play if possible

Interviews 

There is a $75.00 non-refundable talent assessment fee made payable by check, cash or money order.  Payments should be made to Rutgers University.   (This fee is in addition to the university’s standard application fee and is due no later than the time of the appointment.)

Interviews at Rutgers University New Brunswick Campus for Fall 2008 Admissions     

               By appointment only.

If interested, apply online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu

Once online submissions have been processed, the Theater Arts Department will call selected applicants to schedule an interview.