In order to support our applicants doing their best work, for Regular Decision–Acting Artistic Reviews we conduct a focused two-phase artistic review process: Phase 1: Video Submission and Phase 2: Live Artistic Review (in-person or digital). Each phase allows the applicant to be seen by several members of the Drama faculty.
For the first phase, you will submit a video that will be reviewed by Department faculty members who will determine whether or not you will continue to the second, live phase of the artistic review process (either in-person or digitally). For the second phase, the applicant will meet with a member of the Drama faculty to present their prepared material and participate in a conversation.
PHASE 1–Video Submission for Regular Decision–Acting
Please review the following information carefully, as submissions which do not adhere to these guidelines will be disqualified for consideration by the department. We recommend you watch your video to ensure it follows all requirements and you are satisfied with it before you upload it to your Drama Artistic Review Portal.
HOW TO RECORD
- Your video must be no longer than 2 minutes (120 seconds) in total length. Videos which exceed 2 minutes cannot be considered.
- Your video must be one continuous, stationary shot, without editing or splicing.
- Record yourself so that you can be seen from the waist up.
- Record in front of a simple, non-distracting background as much as possible.
- Make sure we can hear you clearly and there are no distracting sounds or background noise.
- Students are encouraged to use standard technology and recording devices that are readily available to them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc). No need for an elaborate technical set-up or background–simple is better!
WHAT TO RECORD
Your Phase 1 video submission will include three components:
● Introduction
● Monologue
● Response
For the Introduction, quickly and clearly speak your name, pronouns, and where you’re geographically submitting from.
Example: “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. My pronouns are they/them, and I’m in the fictional country of Florin.”
For the second component, present a one minute (60 seconds) contemporary Monologue from a published play. No original material, no film/TV scripts, no musicals.
The third and final component of the Phase 1 video submission is your candid Response to the following prompt:
What makes YOU your special kind of “different?”
We encourage you to connect with your most authentic self!
No need for formalities. Use your remaining time to respond comfortably and as yourself.
Remember your video must be unedited and no longer than 2 minutes in length, excluding your introduction.
Please reach out to tisch.drama.ug@nyu.edu if you have any questions!
PHASE 2–Live Artistic Review (In-person or Digital)
After your Phase 1 video submission has been reviewed, you may be invited to schedule a live artistic review, either in-person or digitally. Invitations will be sent on a rolling basis, starting October 5, 2026. If invited, you will receive an email by January 22, 2027 asking you to schedule your live artistic review there. If you do not receive an email by January 22, 2027, you have not been invited to schedule an artistic review. If invited, please make sure to schedule your artistic review by the posted deadlines!
Only applicants who are being invited for a Phase 2 artistic review will receive a notification if our evaluators require more information. Those who are not invited for a Phase 2 artistic review will not receive notification. Being invited—or not—is not an indication of a final admissions decision to Tisch Drama and NYU. If you do not receive an invitation by January 22, 2027, the next response will be in April 2027 from NYU Admissions regarding your admission decision.
If invited to participate in a Phase 2 artistic review, the artistic review guidelines for the Phase 2 artistic review will follow the requirements as listed above in ACTING EVALUATION – EARLY DECISION I & II. Please note that these guidelines are different from those of Phase 1.
