Scholarship Information for the Arts

• Two contrasting monologues, three-minute maximum combined
• Resume and headshot, does not need to be of professional quality

Performance scholarship students must fully participate in the CF Theatre program. Scholarship students are required to audition for main-stage shows each semester, but are not guaranteed a role. Those students not cast will be assigned jobs appropriate for their academic growth. In addition theatre scholarship students must be enrolled in at least one theatre course each semester. THE-2927 may not count toward this requirement. Other qualifying criteria may apply.

• Portfolio review and presentation/interview (one on one)
• Resume
• Renderings and photos for at least three design concepts (one should have been realized)
• Two sealed letters of recommendation from teachers or professionals who know your work

Stagecraft and Design scholarship students must fully participate in the CF Theatre program. Scholarship students are required to interview for main-stage shows each semester, but will be encouraged to try many facets of production. Stagecraft and Design students are required to participate in THE-1927 in an on-stage role within their first year. In addition, theatre scholarship students must be enrolled in at least one theatre course each semester. THE-2927 may not count toward this requirement. Stagecraft and Design students will design, within their field of interest, for either a black box or main-stage production in their second or final year at CF. Other qualifying criteria may apply.

• Portfolio review and presentation/interview (one on one)
• Resume
• Two sealed letters of recommendation from teachers or professionals who know your work

Directing – Prepare a director’s concept for Marlowe’s Tragic Life of Doctor Faustus.

• Include information you would give your designers, and information on staging.
• Present preliminary research on time period, style, meanings of the play.

Stage Manager – Prepare a prompt script for a full-length play of your choice including blocking notes, business, plots, and potential cues, sound, lights, SFX, etc.

• Give examples of rehearsal reports.
• Create a rehearsal calendar for the play of your choice.

Directing and Stage Management scholarship students must fully participate in the CF Theatre program. Scholarship students are required to interview for main-stage shows each semester, but will be encouraged to try many facets of production. Directing and Stage Management students are required to participate in THE-1927 in an on-stage role within their first year (if cast). In addition theatre scholarship students must be enrolled in at least one theatre course each semester. THE-2927 may not count toward this requirement. Directing and Stage Management students will work for either black box or main-stage productions either as an assistant or with full responsibility depending on aptitude. Other qualifying criteria may apply.

Contact Nonalee Davis, 352-854-2322, ext. 1220, or davisno@cf.edu.

A selection of 10 works or a PDF document of 10 images of your work. Lighting and clarity of images can influence the decision of the faculty so make every effort to include the best images you can obtain. Student will need to bring the PDF/images in on a jump drive or have it accessible via a web link.