Playwriting

Artist Diploma

Application & Audition Requirements

Your application must be submitted online by the appropriate deadline. To begin, create your Juilliard Admissions Account, gather all of the required application materials, and follow the instructions to complete your application.

Start your online application

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload a copy of your play, a one-page personal statement, and a professional resume by the appropriate deadline.

Play

The copy of your play should be "blind" - the cover page should contain ONLY the title of your play. Your play will be sent to our first-round readers, who read applicants' plays without knowledge of the playwright's identity. Please ensure that no identifying information (your name, your agent's name, etc.) appears on your submission.

• Submit one full-length play, or a long one-act play (an hour or more). A full-length play is strongly preferred over long one-act plays
• You should submit the best available representation of your work; do not submit a play that is in the early stages of development
• Updates, edits, or re-writes will not be accepted once a play is submitted, unless you reach the final round of consideration
• We do not accept musicals, screenplays, or television scripts
• Solo shows are discouraged
• For guidance regarding formatting, we recommend: Dramatists Guild Modern Format for Plays. This is a formatting recommendation only (not a requirement)

Statement
Submit a one-page statement describing your personal background and artistic vision.

Resume
Submit your professional resume. The resume should include your name (and any alternate name used), current city of residence, education, and any experience related to the theater and performing arts. There is no specific required format for the resume.

In your application you will be required to identify two individuals who will provide your recommendations. Recommendations are not due until later in the application timeline.

Your recommenders will receive an email with a link to securely upload their letters to our application system. We will only accept recommendations received through our application system. 

If you are a re-applicant:

• You must submit at least one new/updated recommendation
• Recommendations submitted within the past three years may be transferrable to your current application if requested in writing
• We cannot guarantee that previously submitted recommendations will be retrievable and/or transferrable

We reserve the right to request additional recommendations later in the admissions process, if deemed necessary.

You may view the status of recommendations at any time by logging into your application account.

Transcripts are an important component of the decision process. They help us determine if you have sufficient scholastic competence to succeed in coursework at the level for which you are applying. The transcript requirement will be placed on your checklist with a clear deadline at an appropriate point in the application process. DO NOT SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPT UNTIL YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT IT.

Official versus Unofficial Transcripts

• An official transcript is one that is sent from your school directly to Juilliard.
  • To avoid the possibility of fraudulent transcripts, we DO NOT accept transcripts sent via email.
  • An official transcript must show courses taken and grades earned.
• An unofficial transcript is one that you (the applicant) send to us or upload to your application.
  • Because the transcript did not come from your school, it is insufficient for admission and does not fulfill the checklist requirement.

How Do I Send Juilliard My Official Transcript?

• Follow your Registrar’s process to request a transcript sent to Juilliard.
• In the U.S., many schools use secure electronic sending services such as Naviance, Parchment, eSCRIP-SAFE, or other system.
• Schools outside the U.S. typically send hard copy of the official transcript to Juilliard via regular or express mail.
• Electronic or paper?
  • Electronic sending services must use this email address: [email protected].
  • A paper record of your academic progress, including grades earned, is an acceptable alternative to an electronic transcript if it is sent in a sealed envelope directly from the issuing institution(s) to the Juilliard Office of Admissions (mailing address below).

Transcript Requirements for Students Studying Outside the US

• Official transcripts must be sent by the stated deadline once the requirement is added to your checklist.
• If your transcript is not in English, we require the transcript in its original language as well as a certified translation.
• Your official transcript(s) must show all prior and current coursework, including at least 24 credits of liberal arts courses.
• You will be notified if an official evaluation of your transcript is required in order to verify your academic level. Companies such as SpanTran (use this link for a discounted evaluation: SpanTran Pathway - The Juilliard School), WES, or ECE can provide this service for a fee.
• We understand that the current academic year has not ended, and that, if you are currently enrolled, you have not yet completed your program. Please submit your transcript as is by the deadline; a final transcript will be required later, if you are admitted and choose to enroll.
• You may view the status of transcripts at any time by logging into your application account.
• Hard copies of transcripts may be mailed to:

          Office of Admissions
          The Juilliard School
          60 Lincoln Center Plaza
          New York, NY 10023