TheatreBridge: How to Apply

The TheatreBridge program is intense and very selective. The admissions process is designed to build a theatre company of students who, regardless of previous experience, are highly motivated to explore their creative potential together. Though we welcome students whose primary experience and interest may be in musical theatre, this program uses exclusively non-musical material to explore and expand acting skills.

Rising High School Juniors and Seniors may apply. Students are encouraged to apply early.

Theatre Company Selection

All completed applications received by March 15, 2012 will be carefully evaluated, and these applicants will be notified of their admissions status beginning April 1, 2012.

All applications received after March 15, 2012 will be reviewed and admitted to the company on a space-available basis.

A complete TheatreBridge application consists of the following items:

Applications will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee until all items have been received.

1. A completed Online Application
Note: To begin your application, create a connect.brown.edu account by following the link above.
Parents and Students: Please be sure to create only one account per applicant.

2. A non-refundable application fee (payable online)
Before 3/1/2012: $45
3/1/2012 to 4/30/2012: $65
5/1/2012 and after: $90

3. An Official School Transcript.
Applicants should request an official transcript containing your grades/marks for each course with an explanation of the scoring system in English (for example, 6=excellent or A=excellent). Transcripts may be faxed to our office at 401-863-3916.

4. A Video Interview (See below).

5. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or person (not a relative) familiar with your creative and artistic abilities relating to theatre.

The Video Interview

The video interview is your opportunity to give our faculty a sense of what you're all about as a person, so relax and be yourself as you respond on camera to all three of the following questions:

1. How did you get started in theatre?

2. How will you make use of your theatre training in the future?

3. Please share with us something about your passions and enthusiasms in areas that are NOT connected in any way to theatre or any branch of the arts.

Your recording should be only a few minutes in length. A simple head-and-shoulders shot that allows you to talk directly into the camera should be sufficient. No student will be accepted without a video interview. Video clips from productions may not be substituted.

Instructions for submitting your Video Interview:

Preferred Method – Online:
The preferred method for submitting your Video Interview is via the web. You may upload your video clip to your personal web site, or to a video hosting web site such as YouTube.com. Once you’ve uploaded your video, submit the URL (web address) via email to summerapply@brown.edu, with the subject: "TheatreBridge Video Interview: Your Name". Remember: the privacy of your video posting is up to you – you do not need to publish this file publicly, but you must submit a valid web address where the review committee can access your interview.

Alternate Method – DVD:
Although we prefer online submissions, we will accept DVD versions of your Video Interview. Please submit two (2) copies of your DVD-R disk (i.e. two identical disks) to the address below. Your DVD must be readable on a Macintosh computer or on a standard American DVD player. It is imperative that you submit two copies of this audition. We also request that you clearly print your name on the DVD surface with a permanent marker. Please be certain to record in DVD-R format.

Mail your DVD to:
Brown University
TheatreBridge - Summer@Brown
Box T
Providence, RI 02912
FAX: 401.863.3916

Connect With Other Students on Facebook

We have created a student group on Facebook to create a forum for students to connect directly with each other. To access, the student must be a Facebook member. Visit the Brown TheatreBridge 2012 Group and request to join. This is a closed group accessible only for students attending the TheatreBridge program. Members must be approved by the group administrator.