STEP ONE: Complete Application on ACCEPTD

STEP TWO: Complete Pre-screen QUESTIONS ON ACCEPTED

 If you are a Greenville County Schools student and a home-school, private, or out-of-county student:
Complete application in "Acceptd" including “pre-screen” questions.

“Pre-Screen” Requirements:

1. Submit 4 pieces of creative work and discuss your process, ideas and motivation for making each piece.

• Select 4 items that you have previously created.  Document these items and include them on designated slides. We are aware that students may have limited experience in technical theater. Show examples of what you have. Examples of previous work might include:

  1. Drawings/ photographs of scenery, props, costumes, puppets. Also audio recordings, electronics, programming, or productions on which the student has worked

  2. Production / prompt scripts or cue sheets from a show

  3. Craft or Tech Ed projects

  4. A resume

  5. Planning drawings for a construction project

  6. Items that you have constructed and/or built

2. Answer 7 questions as listed with a short paragraph (at least 2 sentences)   These questions are intended to gauge your interest and experience in Design and Production. Be honest, but also thorough with your responses. Please make sure to use complete sentences and a logical thought structure. 

If you have questions about your pre-screen materials, please email me at cdisharoon@greenvilleschools.us . 

All questions are welcome. 

STEP THREE: AUDITION / Callbacks - Prepare for interview

If you qualify, you will be invited to a callback interview

• Students will be notified as their applications are reviewed. The sooner you submit your pre-screen, the sooner you can sign up for an interview. 

• You will be notified of your application status (In-person Audition / Callback Interview) as you complete your application or by Jan. 28th in ACCEPTD, please check your email regularly.

• Interview scheduling links will be included in your email that discusses the next step. Interviews are scheduled in a first-come-first-served basis. 

• You will sign up for a specific interview time slot. Please sign up for your time slot when you receive the invite. If you have not signed up for a time slot by Feb 4th, one will be assigned to you. 

STEP THREE: In-Person Audition / Callback Interview information:

The in-person audition / callback will consist of 4 parts:

•  Home Project (click on link for project directions) 

  • • • Complete Home Project and bring it with you to the interview

•  Collaboration Project (completed at interview with fellow students)

•  Written Response to design questions at the Interview

  • • • Students will answer a written/drawn response onsite at the school.

• Interview - Applicants should be prepared to discuss:

  • • • Their experiences and interests in Set Design, Construction, Painting, Stage Lighting, Sound Design/Recording, Projection, Costumes, and/or Stage Management

      • Any related skills such as:  carpentry, sewing, painting, electronics, musical engineering, handicrafts, photography, interests in storytelling

      • Their interest in learning Theater Production and Design.