Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy BFA Artistic Review Requirements
The Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy BFA helps students grow into multifaceted practitioners in their field. Students engage in every step of the theatrical process, from idea to fully realized production.
- School of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy
- Program-Specific Applications
- Deadlines and Schedules
- Acting BFA Artistic Review Requirements
- Design and Stage Management BFA Artistic Review Requirements
- Musical Theatre BFA Artistic Review Requirements
- Theatre Education and Performance BFA Artistic Review Requirements
How to Apply
Apply to Emerson College by following the instructions in step one on the Undergraduate Application Process page. Select Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy BFA as your major.
As soon as you have your Emerson Admission ID Number, you are ready to submit an Artistic Application and schedule an interview.
Submit an Artistic Application
Log in or create an Acceptd account (if you already have an account, do not create a new one), complete the form, and upload the following
- Resume and Headshot (a one-page theatrical resume and headshot/selfie).
- Statement of Intent: Your statement should tell us what you are interested in studying/learning/doing either at Emerson or after graduation (50-100 words).
Pay the non-refundable Artistic Application fee of $30
Application Deadlines
Early Action
| Application Deadline | 11/1/2026 |
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| Materials Deadline | 11/15/2026 |
| Honors Essay Deadline | 11/15/2026 |
| Performing Arts Acceptd App** | 11/15/2026 |
| Musical Theatre Prescreen** | 11/8/2026 |
| FAFSA | 11/15/2026 |
Early Decision I
| Application Deadline | 11/1/2026 |
|---|---|
| Materials Deadline | 11/15/2026 |
| Honors Essay Deadline | 11/15/2026 |
| Performing Arts Acceptd App** | 11/15/2026 |
| Musical Theatre Prescreen** | 11/8/2026 |
| FAFSA | 11/15/2026 |
Regular Decision
| Application Deadline | 1/15/2027 |
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| Materials Deadline | 2/1/2027 |
| Honors Essay Deadline | 2/1/2027 |
| Performing Arts Acceptd App** | 1/31/27 |
| Musical Theatre Prescreen** | 1/24/2027 |
| FAFSA | 2/15/2027 |
Transfer Priority
| Application Deadline | 2/1/2027 |
|---|---|
| Materials Deadline | 3/15/2027 |
| Honors Essay Deadline | N/A |
| Performing Arts Acceptd App** | 3/29/27 |
| Musical Theatre Prescreen** | 3/15/2027 |
| FAFSA | 3/15/2027 |
Schedule and Complete an Interview
Once you have submitted your Artistic Application, you must schedule your interview in Acceptd by going to Schedule > My Timeslots > Select Timeslot.
Interview Schedule
Early Action
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | November 13, 2026 |
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| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | November 20, 2026 |
| Virtual Auditions (Hosted on Acceptd) | December 4, 2026 |
Early Decision I
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | November 13, 2026 |
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| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | November 20, 2026 |
| Virtual Auditions (Hosted on Acceptd) | December 4, 2026 |
Regular Decision
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | January 22, 2027 |
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| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | January 29, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 5, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 12, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 19, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 26, 2027 |
Transfer Priority
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | January 22, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | January 29, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 5, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 12, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 19, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | February 26, 2027 |
| Virtual (Hosted on Acceptd) | April 9, 2027 (scheduling begins 3/1/27) |
The Interview Day
Emerson offers virtual interviews conducted through Acceptd’s AuditionRoom platform. Interviews begin with a brief information session and Q&A with Performing Arts faculty and staff, followed by individually scheduled 30-minute interview time slots.