NTI Application

Admission to NTI is competitive; applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadlines.

• NTI Application Forms/Instructions
• Advanced Directing & Playwriting Application Forms/Instructions
• MATS Application Forms/Instructions
• Theatermakers Summer Intensive Forms/Instructions

Program Dates

NTI Semester & Advanced Directing Semester

Spring 2013: January 27 – May 5, 2013

Fall 2013: September 8 – December 15, 2013

Spring 2014:  January 26 – May 4, 2014

Advanced Playwriting Semester

Spring 2013: January 27 – May 5, 2013

Spring 2014:  January 26 – May 4, 2014

MATS Semester

Fall 2013:  September 15 – December 15, 2013

Fall 2014:  September 14 – December 14, 2014

Theatermakers Summer Intensive

Summer 2013: June 14 – July 28, 2013

Summer 2014:  June 13 – July 27, 2014

Program Fees & Financial Aid Info 

These fees are effective as of September 1, 2012. Dates of the program and fees are subject to change.

PROGRAM FEES

NTI SEMESTERS & ADVANCED DIRECTING/PLAYWRITING 

FALL 2012/SPRING 2013 SEMESTERS

Tuition: $15,500 (includes $900 non-refundable reservation deposit)
Room & Board: $7,000 (meals served 7 days a week)
Total Comprehensive Fee: $22,500

In addition to the Comprehensive Fee all students must remit a $100 key/security deposit prior to their arrival at the O'Neill Center, along with all international visa fees.  Dates of the program and fees are subject to change. 

FALL 2013/SPRING 2014 SEMESTERS

Tuition: $16,200 (includes $900 non-refundable reservation deposit)
Room & Board: $7,500 (meals served 7 days a week)
Total Comprehensive Fee: $23,700

In addition to the Comprehensive Fee all students must remit a $100 key/security deposit prior to their arrival at the O'Neill Center, along with all international visa fees.  Dates of the program and fees are subject to change. 

MATS SEMESTER

FALL 2013 SEMESTER

Tuition: $15,300 (includes $900 non-refundable reservation deposit)
Room Only: $6,000
Travel & Culture: $1,600
Total Comprehensive Fee: $22,900

MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE

In addition to the Comprehensive Fee all students will be responsible for paying for their visa and the processing fee. Meals are not included in the Total Comprehensive Fee.  The dormitory has kitchen facilities, and the program provides guidance for shopping and inexpensive dining.

THEATERMAKERS

SUMMER 2013 SEMESTER

Tuition: $4,700 (includes $900 non-refundable reservation deposit) 
Room & Board: $3,000 (meals served 7 days a week) 
Total Comprehensive Fee: $7,700
In addition to the Comprehensive Fee all students must remit a $50 key/security deposit prior to their arrival at the O'Neill Center.

PAYMENT POLICY

Once you have received notification of acceptance into an NTI program, a $900 non-refundable deposit must be paid within 14 days or your position will not be held.  This deposit is deductible from your total tuition charge.  Payment of the remainder of your comprehensive fee will be arranged upon acceptance. 

FINANCIAL AID
Check with your school’s financial aid office to determine whether your existing loans, grants and scholarships can be applied to the National Theater Institute programs.  In many instances they can be transferred.  Connecticut College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.  NTI has a limited and need-based scholarship program.  Please telephone the NTI office at (860) 443-7139 if you have financial aid questions.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Connecticut College is the college of record for the National Theater Institute programs. One semester of academic credit (20 credit hours or 5 course credits) is awarded to undergraduates who successfully complete the NTI Semesters and MATS. One semester of academic credit (16 credit hours or 4 course credits) is awarded to undergraduates who successfully complete Advanced Directing and Advanced Playwriting. Students attending Theatermakers are awarded 8 credit hours or 2 courses of academic credit for successful completion of the program. At the end of each program, grades are reported to Connecticut College, where they are put on an official transcript and forwarded to the student’s college or university registrar upon request.

REFUND POLICY:

NTI – FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS
If the NTI Executive Administrator receives written notification of withdrawal:
• Before December 1 (Spring Semester) or August 1 (Fall Semester), NTI will refund tuition monies
collected minus the non-refundable $900.00 deposit and any travel booking costs incurred.
• After December 1 and on or before December 31 (Spring Semester) and after August 1 and on
or before August 31 (Fall Semester), NTI will refund monies collected for room and board only.
• After December 31 (Spring Semester) and after August 31 (Fall Semester), no refund will be
issued.

MATS SEMESTER
If the NTI Executive Administrator receives written notification of withdrawal:
• Before August 1, NTI will refund tuition monies collected minus the non-refundable $900.00
deposit and any travel booking costs incurred.
• After August 1 and on or before August 31, NTI will refund monies collected for room only.
• After August 31, no refund will be issued.

THEATERMAKERS
If the NTI Executive Administrator receives written notification of withdrawal:
• Before May 1, NTI will refund tuition monies collected minus the non-refundable $900.00
deposit.
• After May 1 and on or before May 15, NTI will refund monies collected for room and board only.
• After May 15, no refund will be issued.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff and student body persons of diverse backgrounds and, pursuant to this policy, no applicant for admission or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center assumes no medical expenses for its students.  All students must have medical insurance coverage either through their parents, their personal insurance, or from their college or university. 

NTI APPLICATION FORMS/INSTRUCTIONS

When selecting students we look for a proven ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work and to be a positive and contributing member of an ensemble.  Applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of an intensive semester of study at the O'Neill and a determination to complete the chosen program in a conscientious manner.  Special attention is paid to the required letters of evaluation and to the interview process.  All applicants are welcome, including post-graduates. 

Finalists for each program will be notified by phone and/or email to schedule an interview.  It is ideal if the interview is conducted in person, however if that is not possible a Skype interview can be scheduled.  Directions to NTI.

Completed Application Packages Should Include:

• Signed and dated NTI Application Form (more information)
• 8x10 headshot and a theater resume (the headshot can be an enlarged photo, it does not have to be a professional headshot if you don’t have one yet
• Official college transcript(s).  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by your college(s) to the National Theater Institute
• An essay describing in approximately 500 words your aspirations in theater, and how you believe a semester at the National Theater Institute can help you fulfill them.
• Two (2) letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with your theater work.  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by the evaluator.  Please use the Evaluator Form PDF (more information)
• $40.00 USD application fee, payable by check or money order only.  Please make checks payable to "Eugene O'Neill Theater Center."

Mail Application and Materials to:

NATIONAL THEATER INSTITUTE
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385

When all application materials are received, you will be notified by phone and/or e-mail that your file is complete.

Details Regarding the NTI Application Form (download NTI Application Form, PDF)
NTI applicants should apply using the Application Form for National Theater Institute Programs.  Be sure to mark the appropriate sections for the National Theater Institute Semester.  The forms can be printed out before being filled out, signed, and mailed.  All information included on this website regarding applying to the National Theater Institute Semester is included on the form for your convenience.  Adobe Reader® 7.0 is required.  If you have questions or difficulty using these forms, please feel free to call or e-mail the National Theater Institute offices at (860) 443-7139 or nti@theONEILL.org.

Details Regarding the Evaluator Form (download Evaluator Form, PDF, 128k)
It is required that each applicant submit two letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with the applicant's theater work.  Each letter should be completed using the Evaluator Form PDF.  This evaluator form may be included with the application package, mailed directly to us by the evaluator.

QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION?
Please contact Jean Routt, NTI Administrator – (860) 443-7139 or jroutt@theoneill.org – with any questions regarding your application.

NOTE: Early applications are encouraged, and will result in early notification.

ADVANCED DIRECTING & PLAYWRITING APPLICATION FORMS/INSTRUCTIONS

When selecting students we look for those who have a drive and focus for their individual discipline (directing or playwriting), an ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work, and a facility to work with an ensemble of other theater artists.  Applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of an intensive semester of study at the O'Neill and a determination to complete the chosen program in a conscientious manner.  Special attention is paid to the required letters of evaluation and to the interview process.  All applicants are welcome, including post-graduates.

Finalists for each program will be notified by phone and/or email to schedule an interview.  It is ideal if the interview is conducted in person, however if that is not possible a Skype interview can be scheduled.  Directions to NTI.

Completed Application Packages Should Include:

• Signed and dated NTI Application Form (more information)
• 8x10 headshot and a theater resume (the headshot can be an enlarged photo, it does not have to be a professional headshot if you don’t have one yet
• Official college transcript(s).  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by your college(s) to the National Theater Institute
• An essay describing in approximately 500 words your aspirations in theater, and how you believe a semester in AD or AP at the National Theater Institute can help you fulfill them.
• A portfolio of your work in either directing or playwriting.  Advanced Playwriting: Send us 2 or 3 scripts of yours that best showcase your voice and your work; these could be short ten-minute or one-act plays or full-length plays.  We are not looking for quantity but the quality of your writing: your voice, your style and your technique.  NOTE: These may be emailed to NTI if you prefer to send us electronic copies; email to nti@theoneill.org.  Advanced Directing: A portfolio of your directing work thus far, i.e. production or rehearsal photos and also short clips of your work on DVDs, a website or YouTube.  We are not looking for quantity of photos or recordings, but the quality of your directing work: your directorial voice, your style and your technique.  NOTE: These may be emailed to NTI if you prefer to send us electronic copies; email to nti@theoneill.org
• Two (2) letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with your theater work.  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by the evaluator.  Please use the Evaluator Form PDF (more information)
• $40.00 USD application fee, payable by check or money order only.  Please make checks payable to "Eugene O'Neill Theater Center."

Mail Application and Materials to:

NATIONAL THEATER INSTITUTE
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385

When all application materials are received, you will be notified by phone and/or e-mail that your file is complete.

Details Regarding the NTI Application Form (download NTI Application Form, PDF)
AD or AP applicants should apply using the Application Form for National Theater Institute Programs.  Be sure to mark the appropriate sections for whichever program you are applying for (Advanced Directing or Advanced Playwriting).  The forms can be printed out before being filled out, signed, and mailed.  All information included on this website regarding applying to the National Theater Institute Semester is included on the form for your convenience.  Adobe Reader® 7.0 is required.  If you have questions or difficulty using these forms, please feel free to call or e-mail the National Theater Institute offices at (860) 443-7139 or nti@theONEILL.org.

Details Regarding the Evaluator Form (download Evaluator Form, PDF, 128k)
It is required that each applicant submit two letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with the applicant's theater work.  Each letter should be completed using the Evaluator Form PDF.  This evaluator form may be included with the application package, mailed directly to us by the evaluator.

QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION?
Please contact Jean Routt, NTI Administrator – (860) 443-7139 or jroutt@theoneill.org – with any questions regarding your application.

NOTE: Early applications are encouraged, and will result in early notification.

MATS APPLICATION FORMS/INSTRUCTIONS

When selecting students we look for a proven ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work and to be a positive and contributing member of an ensemble.  Applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of an intensive semester of study in Moscow, and a determination to complete the chosen program in a conscientious manner.  Special attention is paid to the required letters of evaluation and to the interview process.  All applicants are welcome, including post-graduates.  NOTE: Russian language experience is not required for the MATS program. 

Finalists for each program will be notified by phone and/or email to schedule an interview.  It is ideal if the interview is conducted in person, however if that is not possible a Skype interview can be scheduled.  Directions to NTI.

Completed Application Packages Should Include:

• Signed and dated NTI Application Form (more information)
• 8x10 headshot and a theater resume (the headshot can be an enlarged photo, it does not have to be a professional headshot if you don’t have one yet
• Official college transcript(s).  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by your college(s) to the National Theater Institute
• An essay describing in approximately 500 words your aspirations in theater, and how you believe a semester at your desired National Theater Institute program can help you fulfill them.  In that essay please note any experience with Russian language and culture (it is not necessary but helpful for us to know).
• Two (2) letters of evaluation from two teachers or qualified professionals familiar with your theater work.  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by the evaluator.  Please use the Evaluator Form PDF (more information)
• $40.00 USD application fee, payable by check or money order only.  Please make checks payable to "Eugene O'Neill Theater Center."

Mail Application and Materials to:

NATIONAL THEATER INSTITUTE - MATS
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385

When all application materials are received, you will be notified by phone and/or e-mail that your file is complete.

Details Regarding the NTI Application Form (download NTI Application Form, PDF)
MATS applicants should apply using the Application Form for National Theater Institute Programs.  Be sure to mark the appropriate sections for the Moscow Art Theater Semester.  The forms can be printed out before being filled out, signed, and mailed.  All information included on this website regarding applying to MATS is included on the form for your convenience.  Adobe Reader® 7.0 is required.  If you have questions or difficulty using these forms, please feel free to call or e-mail the National Theater Institute offices at (860) 443-7139 or nti@theONEILL.org.

Details Regarding the Evaluator Form (download Evaluator Form, PDF, 128k)
It is required that each MATS applicant submit two letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with the applicant's theater work.  Each letter should be completed using the Evaluator Form PDF.  This evaluator form may be included with the application package, mailed directly to us by the evaluator.

QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION?
Please contact Jean Routt, NTI Administrator – (860) 443-7139 or jroutt@theoneill.org – with any questions regarding your application.

NOTE: Early applications are encouraged, and will result in early notification.

THEATERMAKERS APPLICATION FORMS/INSTRUCTIONS

Theatermakers looks for students with a proven ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work and for individuals who will be positive and contributing members of an ensemble.  All members of the Theatermakers company will take the required Collaborative Experience course, and will elect one of the three focus courses.  Experience in areas other than your special focus is desirable.  All participants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of an intensive program of study, and a determination to complete the program in a conscientious manner.  In the preliminary admission process, special attention is paid to your essay and to the required letters of evaluation.  All applicants are welcome, including post-graduates. 

THE FIRST STEP: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION PACKAGE
The Theatermakers application package includes an application form, an essay, two letters of evaluation, and some supporting materials.  Please check the list below thoroughly, as an incomplete application will delay our response to you.  The annual submission deadline is March 20.  Only submissions complete per these guidelines and postmarked on or before March 20 of the year for which you are applying will be considered.

Completed Application Packages Should Include:

• Signed and dated NTI Application Form (more information)
• 8x10 headshot and a theater resume (the headshot can be an enlarged photo, it does not have to be a professional headshot if you don’t have one yet
• Official college transcript(s).  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by your college(s) to the National Theater Institute
• An essay describing in approximately 500 words your aspirations in theater, and how you believe a semester at Theatermakers can help you fulfill them.  Please address your experience in or commitment to the discipline you want to focus on: acting, directing or playwriting.
• Two (2) letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with your theater work.  These may be included in your application package or sent directly to us by the evaluator.  Please use the Evaluator Form PDF (more information)
• $40.00 USD application fee, payable by check or money order only.  Please make checks payable to "Eugene O'Neill Theater Center."

Mail Application and Materials to:

THEATERMAKERS
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385

When all application materials are received, you will be notified by phone and/or e-mail that your file is complete.

Details Regarding Choosing a Focus

Applicants are asked to choose between Acting, Playwriting, or Directing as your "focus" for the program.  More details as to what each focus entails can be found on the Theatermakers General Information page.

Details Regarding the NTI Application Form (download NTI Application Form, PDF)
Theatermakers should apply using the Application Form for National Theater Institute Programs.  Be sure to mark the appropriate sections for Theatermakers.  The forms can be printed out before being filled out, signed, and mailed.  All information included on this website regarding applying to the Theatermakers program is included on the form for your convenience.  Adobe Reader® 7.0 is required.  If you have questions or difficulty using these forms, please feel free to call or e-mail the National Theater Institute offices at (860) 443-7139 or nti@theONEILL.org.

Details Regarding the Evaluator Form (download Evaluator Form, PDF, 128k)
It is required that each applicant submit two letters of evaluation from teachers or qualified professionals familiar with the applicant's theater work.  Each letter should be completed using the Evaluator Form PDF.  This evaluator form may be included with the application package, or mailed directly to us by the evaluator.

THE SECOND STEP: SELECTION AS A FINALIST
When all application materials are received, you will be notified by phone and/or email that your file is complete.  Your initial application will be reviewed.  If you are chosen as an applicant finalist, you will be contacted to submit additional materials relative to your chosen focus (see below), and for an interview and/or audition:

Acting: Three (3) contemporary monologues, and one (1) classical monologue.  Your selections should be no longer than two minutes each.

Playwriting: Send us 2 or 3 scripts of yours that best showcase your voice and your work; these could be short ten-minute or one-act plays or full-length plays.  We are not looking for quantity but the quality of your writing: your voice, your style and your technique.  NOTE: These may be emailed to NTI if you prefer to send us electronic copies; email to nti@theoneill.org

Directing: A portfolio of your directing work thus far, i.e. production or rehearsal photos and also short clips of your work on DVDs, a website or YouTube.  We are not looking for quantity of photos or recordings, but the quality of your directing work: your directorial voice, your style and your technique.  NOTE: These may be emailed to NTI if you prefer to send us electronic copies; email to nti@theoneill.org

THE FINAL STEP: ACCEPTANCE INTO THEATERMAKERS
Those accepted into the program will be notified on or around May 15.  Congratulations!  Further details as to preparation will be given at that time.