THE COURSES
Since 1965, The O'Neill Process has been a unique model for successful collaboration. This essential course is the core of your experience and is required for all Theatermakers.
THE COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE: THE O'NEILL PROCESS
Expand your ability to work productively with a creative team through practical examination of collaborative techniques. You will be actively engaged with actors, writers, directors, designers, and mentors in Conference project development. You will exercise your understanding of these skills in professional projects and guest workshops, observing and analyzing individual contributions to the artistic process. You will then apply these techniques to your own work and to the work of other Theatermakers, as you dive in to the projects developed in your focus areas.
CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS
DIRECTING: STAGING NEW VISION
Through daily interaction with directors, writers, and theater artists, broaden your directing knowledge to encompass new techniques. You will work as an Assistant Director, attending Conference project rehearsals and performances, working intimately with the project Director and as a part of the creative team. Then apply your enhanced vision as a director and collaborator on projects developed with your peers in Playwriting and Advanced Acting.
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PLAYWRITING: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONTEMPORARY STAGE
Build on your established playwriting techniques through the creation of new work and daily interaction with the playwrights and producing teams of Conference projects. Immersed in the active process of new work development, you will be exposed to dramaturgy and the collaboration between playwright, designer and director. With ongoing professional mentoring you will apply these skills to the evolution of your own scripts for presentation to the O'Neill community and to the public.
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ADVANCED ACTING: CHARACTER AND IMMEDIACY
Sharpen your skills, and heighten your performance-readiness through demanding physical and vocal workshops, extensive improvisational work, and exploration of techniques for cold readings, staged readings, and auditions. You will serve as the acting company for the Theatermakers playwrights and directors, and maintain a vigorous rehearsal schedule for numerous project performance opportunities, including non-equity roles in professional Conference productions.
Artistic Director
Michael Cadman
Program Dates
Summer 2008: June 15 - July 28
Summer 2009: June 14 - July 27
Location
National Theater Institute
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, Waterford, Connecticut.
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Application Deadlines
Admission to Theatermakers is competitive; applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadlines. Deadline for application to Theatermakers is April 10 for the year you are applying. Early applications are encouraged, and may result in early notification. Additional details may be found on the Theatermakers Application Information page.
Accreditation
The National Theater Institute is fully accredited through Connecticut College. Qualifying students will receive 8 credit hours, or two full course credits from Connecticut College.
Admission
When selecting students we look for a proven ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work and to positively contribute to an ensemble. Applicants must demonstrate a determination to complete the program in a conscientious manner. Special attention is paid to the letters of evaluation.
Interviews
All Theatermakers applicants must be interviewed. Interviews are scheduled upon our receipt of all application materials. You should plan to spend at least a half day when you visit the O'Neill Center, which will allow time for an interview, a tour and a class visit. While it is most desirable to have the interview in person, distance and expense may necessitate a telephone interview. Directions to
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Required Fees
Tuition $4,100
(includes $500 non-refundable reservation deposit)
Room and Board $2,700
(meals served 7 days a week)
Total Comprehensive Fee: $6,800
In addition to the Comprehensive Fee all students must remit a $75 security deposit prior to their
arrival at the O'Neill Center.
Payment Policy
A $500 non-refundable deposit must be paid within 14 days of receipt of the notification of acceptance or the position will not be held for the student. This deposit is subtracted from the tuition charge above. The balance of the comprehensive fee ($6,300) is due May 31.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is limited. Therefore, applicants should determine whether any existing loans, grants, and scholarships can be applied to the O'Neill Theatermakers summer program. Please telephone the NTI office at (860) 443-7139 if you have financial aid questions.
Affirmative Action
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and NTI affirmatively seek to attract to the 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 race, sex, color, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin.
Medical Insurance
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and NTI assume no medical expenses for their students. All students must have medical insurance coverage either through their parents or from their college or university.
Library Facilities
The library contains an extensive collection of plays and theater literature. Students may also use the services of Connecticut College's Shain Library.
