An audition or an interview (depending on your program) is required for admission to The Theatre School; students must submit an application to DePaul University (naming their intended major) before they can begin the audition or interview process.
The Theatre School hosts both in-person and online events for prospective theatre students. Due to high demand, we unfortunately cannot accommodate walk-ins.
As you study for your Playwriting degree at The Theatre School, you’ll be equipped with the primary tools of dramatic writing and the space and opportunities to put them into practice.
You can participate in The Theatre School’s productions as an assistant director or dramaturg and have your scripts workshopped in the annual Wrights of Spring playwriting festival.
You’ll learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional playwrights, dramaturgs, directors and arts writers, giving you opportunities to learn firsthand from industry professionals active in Chicago’s theatre community.
