Theatre portfolio

theater_mom
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:06:07 +0000

Hi again, theaterkid. This question gets asked a lot. A few guidelines…


As LAMuniv says, it depends on the school. For every school you’re considering, check the portfolio requirements. They can be very specific and they are not all alike. For example, some schools want to see your fine art pieces, others do not. Consider a modular portfolio so you can change it around for each interview.
Don’t load your portfolio up with pieces that do not show your work. This includes programs and posters (unless you did the designs) or photos of the sets if you worked on the lighting. A stage manager’s portfolio might not have any photos or artwork, just paperwork (a prompt book, as LAMuniv says, but also call sheets and schedules). A sound design student could put their portfolio on disk.
Remember that your portfolio is, to some extent, a vehicle for your interview. Be prepared to explain what you did and why.
Design students who don’t have much experience, or don’t think that their experience shows their potential, can always create additional designs for the portfolio. It does not matter that these designs have not been produced. A high school portfolio is supposed to show potential rather than achievement.


You also might try searching the forum on this question.