[11/7/2025]
Admission to the MFA Acting program has been temporarily paused. Please check back for updates or contact the admissions office for assistance.
Due to the conservatory structure of the training, we admit new students only once a year and all new students begin together as a cohort in the fall. The deadline to submit your online application and required prescreen video is
December 15. Callback auditions take place in January and February.
The Theatre School admits a diverse acting pool and encourages applicants inclusive of all gender and sexual identities and expressions, including their intersection with racial and ethnic identities, as well as the multiplicity of identities in our ever-evolving society. For more information on how The Theatre School strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion, read our diversity action statement.
Required Application Materials
Online Application
Photograph
Resume
College Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation
English Proficiency Exams (if applicable)
The Audition
An audition is required in order to be considered for admission to the MFA Acting program. Our audition takes place in two steps: a prescreen and a callback. Please visit the MFA audition page for more information about what you'll need to prepare and what to expect. For callback audition dates, please visit our auditions & interviews page.
Application Status
To check the status of your application, log into your DePaul application portal or give The Theatre School Admissions Office a call at (773) 325-7999. While we prefer application materials to be sent to us by email (theatreadmissions@depaul.edu) we can accept mailed materials if sent to:
The Theatre School Admissions Office
2350 N. Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60614-8422