APPLICATION 2015
Assistantships and Scholarships
1.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name
Email Address
Address
City
State
Telephone (day)
Zip Code
(evening/cell)
Undergraduate College/University
Degree
Major
Graduation Date
Minor
GPA (Cum.)
GPA (Major)
For which scholarships/assistantships are you applying?
Tuition Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships
_____ Acting
_____ Costume
_____ Research
_____ Set Construction _____ Props/Painting
_____ Public Relations
Are you applying to other schools and if so, where?
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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To apply for any of our Assistantships, please fill out sections 2-6.
To apply for the Research Scholarship, please fill out section 7.
To apply for the Acting Scholarship, please fill out section 8.
NOTE: You can (and we strongly encourage you to) apply for everything—
assistantships and scholarships. You may not think you have enough experience in an
area to apply, but apply for everything and then let us be the judge!
DOUBLE NOTE: Please read the Assistantship and Scholarship information document
before completing this application—it will let you know exactly what you are applying
for!
**THIS APPLICATION IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 1st 2016**
Last Update: September 2015
2.
Public Relations & Marketing / General Office Experience
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How would you describe your computer skills? Please list any software,
programs, or media platforms with which you are proficient (e.g. Microsoft Word,
Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, Blogger, TweetDeck, CMS, HTML, etc.):
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How would you describe your experience in layout, design, or desktop
publishing?
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How would you describe your writing ability?
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How would you describe your experience in proofreading/editing?
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How would you describe your experience handling ticket sales or financial
transactions? Please include any ticketing platforms or programs with which you
are familiar:
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How would you describe your experience creating marketing materials for
production? Please include any samples of your work (e.g., graphics, press
releases, other writing/layout samples) with this application.
Last Update: September 2015
3.
Scenery / Lighting
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Are you capable of lifting 50lbs on your own?
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Are you comfortable walking forwards or backwards while carrying large heavy
objects?
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Are you able to climb A-frame ladders, extension ladders and scaffolding?
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How would you describe your experience hanging or focusing lights? Do you
have experience doing so from a ladder?
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How would you describe your experience with operating a light board, sound
board, or video projector?
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How would you describe your scenic construction experience? Have you ever
built a flat or a platform?
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With which of the following tools are you proficient: table saw, compound mitre
saw, circular saw, jig saw, cordless screw gun?
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Can you read a light plot or scenic drafting?
Last Update: September 2015
4.
Properties / Scenic Painting
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How would you describe your painting experience (e.g., scenic painting, art
class, your apartment, craft projects)?
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Have you ever reupholstered any furniture? How would you describe your
experience?
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Do you like to shop? Are you a bargain hunter? Do you pride yourself on getting
the perfect item? Please describe:
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How would you describe your experience building items (e.g., a box)?
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Do you have any crafting skills? If so, what crafts (e.g., calligraphy, wood
burning, ceramics, origami, decoupage, flower arranging, carving, etc.) and how
proficient are you?
Last Update: September 2015
5.
Costumes
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How would you describe your sewing experience, either hand sewing or machine
sewing? Have you ever done zippers, sleeves, gathering, buttonholes, etc.?
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With what type of machinery are you familiar (e.g., home sewers [Bernina,
Singer, etc.], overlock [Merrow, Serg], blind hemmer, steam iron, etc.)?
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How would you describe your experience cutting or draping patterns?
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How would you describe your experience dying or painting fabrics?
Last Update: September 2015
6.
Other Production Experience
 Please explain your experience/interest in the following areas:
Stage Management or Assistant Stage Management:
Make-up/Hair Design:
Dresser:
Music/Choreography:
Last Update: September 2015
7.
Research Experience
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Please describe your experience with research, including both internet and
library sources, and discussing both academic and practical theatrical research
projects. If you have an academic writing sample, please include it with this
application.
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How would you describe your experience with conferences, either academic or
professional? Have you attended or planned any such events, and if so,
approximately how many attendees participated?
Please submit a writing sample along with this application.
Last Update: September 2015
8.
Acting Scholar
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What role that you have played has been most influential in your artistic life?
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In your opinion, how does the work of a scholar intersect with the work of an
actor?
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How would you hope that your training at Villanova would affect your
professional life?
Please include a current acting resume and a headshot with this application.
Last Update: September 2015
9.
Additional Information
You can submit additional documents (portfolios, CV, etc.) to Ashley Leamon
(ashley.leamon@villanova.edu). All applicants should submit a resume and/or a
portfolio (if available) of relevant experience, including any technical or creative work
and previous employment.
a. For Public Relations Graduate Assistant applicants- graphics, press
releases and other writing/layout samples are requested.
b. For Research Scholar applicants- academic writing samples are
requested.
c. For Assistantships, please submit pictures, videos, or designs of any
practical work you’ve done.
Use the space below to share or expand upon any theatrical experience that you
feel is relevant to this application.
Last Update: September 2015
10.
The Last Step
I certify that I have read and agree to the content of the separate Scholarship and
Assistantship Information document, and that the information in this application is
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: ___________________________________________________________
(Applicant)
Print Name: _________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
To submit this document by Feb. 1 2016, you can:
Scan it and e-mail it to Ashley Leamon (ashley.leamon@villanova.edu).
Fax it to us at 610-519-6800.
Snail mail it to:
Ashley Leamon
Theatre Department SAC 205
800 E Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA 19085
Interviews and Auditions:
All candidates should be available for a personal interview/audition as part of the
application process.
 If you apply for an Acting Scholarship, you will audition.
 If you apply for an Assistantship or the Research Scholarship, you will interview.
 You can audition and interview; both will take place on the same date.
The interview/audition date is February 19, 2016. Please contact Ashley Leamon
(ashley.leamon@villanova.edu) if you are unavailable on that date.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!
Last Update: September 2015