The 2024 program schedule can be found here.  While schedules vary year-to-year, this will provide insight into the programming provided. 

Past class topics include: Costume Crafts, Shadow Puppetry, Lighting Design, Scenic Painting, Sound Design, Projections  

Eligibility

The MPulse Theatre Design & Production workshop is open to students entering grades 9 (nine) through 12 (twelve) in Fall of 2025.

Application Requirements

Please provide a 1) statement of intent and 2) samples of creative work.

1. The statement of intent can be either a written essay or video. Please include the following:
   • A brief introduction of yourself
   • Your reason for interest in the MPulse Theatre Design & Production workshop for the upcoming summer
   • Explain why you are passionate about theatre & design, being sure to highlight any design and production experience you have had
2. The samples of creative work could be a portfolio, or simply a slideshow or series of photos to show us examples of creative/artwork that you have made. If you share production photos, please let us know what role you had on that production. Examples include:
   • Theatre design work: research, sketches, models, production photos
   • Calling script, blocking notes, paperwork
   • Photography
   • Doodles/drawings/sketches
   • Sculpting/clay work
   • Graphic design
   • Other crafts

Students with limited experience and/or portfolios who are curious and passionate about theatre and design are still encouraged to apply!

Application Fee Waivers

Those who qualify may reach out to the Acceptd Support team to request a waiver code to waive the $75 application fee. Please view this page on how to apply for a waiver and the documentation you will need to provide. Fill out this fee waiver form to request a code.

Merit Awards

A limited number of scholarships are available for extremely talented students based on Faculty discretion. Consideration for these scholarships is automatic for applications received by the priority application deadline.

Need-Based Awards

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $120,000 or under in the previous calendar year, or with special circumstances due to the pandemic. To be considered you must upload your financial aid materials by the application deadline as part of your application. This includes:

• Monthly Expenses
• Previous Year’s Tax Return
• Statement of Need

Watson Scholarship (For Michigan Residents Only)

In the spirit of the life of a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School (1942) and Michigan physician, the Watson A. Young Scholarship promotes academic excellence and college aspiration among students with financial need. These need-based scholarships support middle and high school students’ participation in summer opportunities at U-M that seek to develop students’ interests and abilities in academic disciplines and expose students to the experiences and possibilities provided by higher education.

• Information about the Watson Scholarship can be found at: ceo.umich.edu/youthhub
• The Watson Scholarship Application opens in February.

The American Theatre Wing is committed to fostering a future generation of theatre makers that reflects the diversity and dynamism of America as a whole. Through the Training Scholarships, the Wing is promoting diversity, equity, and access to the arts to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Funding will go towards covering the costs associated with summer study and after school training programs for public middle and high school students who come from populations historically underrepresented in our industry; who demonstrate economic need, exceptional talent, and an interest in participating in after school training programs or intensive summer study programs to better prepare for future training at the university level. 

The student’s area of focus can be from any aspect of theatre from performance, to design, to writing, to stage management, and others. Through the Training Scholarships, we hope to create a strong pipeline to the professional theatre for promising artists of all backgrounds.

Learn more.