ADMISSIONS
Professional Training Program
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 Professional Training Program (October-June).
We accept applications on a rolling basis up until the program reaches capacity. Read more about the PTP.
- Early Admission Application Deadline: January 31, 2023
- 1st Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
- Deadline to Apply for Scholarships and Waivers: March 20, 2023
- Final Application Deadline (International Students): June 30, 2023
- Final Application Deadline (US Citizens): September 20, 2023
Please direct any questions to admissions@dellarte.com.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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- Application Form & Fee
- Statement of Purpose
- Headshot or Current Photo
- Resume [Sample Resume Formats]
- Two Letters of Recommendation.
- Audition (Video or In Person)
We want to see you move, breathe, speak, create and be yourself! Your audition should contain the following elements:- Two contrasting monologues, one in heightened/poetic language (up to 1 min each)
- A song (up to 1 min)
- A dynamic movement piece based on an autobiographical theme (1-2 min)
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- Think of these elements as a provocation to be creative, showcase yourself and have fun. The parts can be linked together, interwoven, or shown in sequence—it's up to you!
Acceptance Notification & Required Documents
When you are accepted to the program, you will receive an official letter from our Admissions Director and an Enrollment Agreement contract to complete and sign.
Upon this acceptance, you will need to also submit official copies of one of the following: undergraduate transcripts, or a high school diploma, or equivalent documentation.
International Students
- Student Visas
A Form I-20 will be issued only after the applicant has been accepted for enrollment and has met all standards set forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and The Department of Homeland Security. Dell’Arte does not issue travel documents in order for the applicants to audition. (See Guidelines for Video Auditions above.)
- Timeline
The school operates under reduced business hours in August. We encourage early application and audition for all international students and recommend sufficient time allotment for visa processing (6-8 weeks prior to enrollment). Admission to the program can happen no later than July 20.
Winter Intensive Entry Points: Foundations for the Actor-Creator
Details
- Dates: January 9 -20, 2023
- Tuition: $900 payable here
- CalPoly Humboldt, BIPOC & Marginalized Folx Scholarships are available!
Description
What are tools an actor can use to create or strengthen original work? How can these ideas support auditions and other styles of acting? Join us for an intensive performance series for actors to play, experiment and learn to develop new work in a collaborative environment led by DAI alum Estela Garcia! [Read More]
Register
Please note: Our Winter Intensive is an enrollment process, not an application. Spots in the class fill on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as you complete the information form and pay your tuition, your spot is secured. A non-refundable deposit is a part of the tuition.
Please direct any questions to our Admissions Coordinator: admissions@dellarte.com.
Summer Intensive
Details
- Dates: Announced November 2022
- Price $1,375 Tuition payable here
- Humboldt County Residents, BIPOC & Marginalized Folx Scholarships are available!
Description
Coming Soon!
Register
Registration is not yet open for the Summer Intensive.
Please note: Our Summer Intensive is an enrollment process, not an application. Spots in the class fill on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as you complete the information form and pay your tuition, your spot is secured.
Please direct any questions to our Admissions Coordinator: admissions@dellarte.com.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Dell’Arte International does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender identity, national origin, physical disability, sexual preference or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs and other school administered programs.
Covid Policy for Incoming Students
Proof of full vaccination is required (which includes a booster per the CDC) for all students participating in our workshops . If you are not vaccinated please reach out to our School Administrator, Tawny Foskett (tawny@dellarte.com), to pursue an exemption. Masking requirements will remain in place in certain instances, both in and outside of classes.
Study Abroad: Bali
Dates: MAY 22 - JUNE 15, 2023
Details
Art serves the community of Bali, its religious practices, its economy and is inseparable from everyday living. This program is designed for those who want to participate in the family and ceremonial life of outstanding Balinese master teachers, during an intensive study month. For nearly 20 years, Dell'Arte's Balinese faculty have been leading participants through a truly unique experience, authentically exploring Balinese performing arts in their homes and communities. The Dell’Arte Abroad: Bali program is like no other in terms of our long-standing relationship as a teaching collective. It is open to actors, musicians, designers, dancers, mask-makers, directors, teachers, and anyone who is interested in the Balinese culture and performing arts.
Requirements:
- Pay Application Fee
- Introduction Letter
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of a valid passport
- Single or double room preference
- Travel Experience
