Meet 30 Theatre Grad Schools at LiNK November 14 - 15 at Atlanta Airport Hilton

CalArts, AFI Conservatory, and the University of Virginia have joined the growing list of grad school theatre programs holding in-person interviews at LiNK, the new recruiting event November 14 - 15 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton.

LiNK offers affordable and convenient one-day, multi-school meetings for people considering advanced degrees in theatre arts or management. The event is co-presented by USITT and SETC, with sponsorship from Focal Press.

Prospective grad students can find their fit with programs across the country for just $40 -- less than the cost of one application.

LiNK 2014 brings over 30 schools with master's programs in acting/directing, lighting, sound, and costume design, stage and arts management, and more to the Atlanta Airport Hilton for interviews, auditions, and networking.

They include big-name theatre schools like the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, CalArts, and Purdue University, as well as schools with smaller programs offering big opportunities:

• Virginia Tech's Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program gives accepted students an assistantship and full tuition waiver.
• University of Alabama's MFA programs in Design & Technical Theatre lets first-year students assist on major productions.
• Wayne State University's grad programs in Scenic, Lighting, and Costume Design, theatre and stage management, and acting, offers assistantships that come with tuition waivers, medical insurance, and stipends.

LiNK lets candidates submit resumes and portfolio content to schools online and set up meetings to discuss their programs. Acting, directing, and management interviews are Friday, November 14; with designers and technicians on Saturday, November 15.

Those staying overnight may attend a free LiNK soiree for informal networking. The Atlanta Airport Hilton is offering rates for LiNK attendees.

Explore the dozens of schools participating at the URL below. Then register by November 3 for the $40 rate.