Who Can Apply?

• All declared SIUE Theater and Dance majors regardless of specialization.• Having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.• Must be enrolled full time in spring semester 2016.

What Do I Need to Apply?

1. On Line Application Form2. Letter of Recommendation from Theater & Dance

Faculty Member3. Unofficial Transcript4. Letter of Application 5. Resume 6. Photo of Yourself

The On-Line Application Form

The On-Line Application Form is available at the FOTAD Website:siue.edu/artsandsciences/theater/FOTADMerit2.shtml

The Letter of Faculty Recommendation•Ask a member of Department of Theater & Dance to write a letter of recommendation •The Faculty Member should be from the Theater Specialization in which you are applying (I.E: Professor in Acting for Acting Scholarship Candidates)•The Faculty member should be someone you have worked with in a production, taught a class you successfully completed, or has been a mentor to you in your time of study

The Unofficial Transcript

•Your Unofficial Transcript is available on your Cougar Net Account•This is used to verify your status and grade point average as well as pertinent class completion information

The Letter to FOTAD

Letter must be one page maximumMust be double spaced in Times New Roman 12 pt. FontShould reflect the following:• An overview of your study in Theater or Dance• Your Specialization or areas of interest in Theater or

Dance• Your individual skills, attributes that make you a qualified candidate• Your future goals

The Photo

This does not need to be a professional headshot

This photo is meant to be used as a means of identification for the Committee

Consider that this is a professional situation, consider the appropriateness of photo when submitting to the Committee

The ResumeThere is no need to reinvent the wheel!Use a resume that you have created in classes or use the format that you have seen on past audition forms or job applications

Include:Your NameAddressPhone NumberEmail AddressPast Experience (Current to Past)Locations of Experience

Where Does this Information Go?

Email the materials directly to fotadsiue@siue.edu

Note: The Faculty Member must email your Letter of Recommendation to the same address

What Happens Next?

•After all materials have been received from all applicants, you will be contacted with an interview, audition, or presentation appointment.•At this appointment you will present your monologue, dance piece, lesson plan, paper, or portfolio of technical achievement•Each appointment is 20 Minutes long, time for you to present your material & the Committee to ask you questions

The Awards and Requirements

Alice Wiltz Merit Awards In Dance:Two 1 ½ Minute Dance Piece and Interview

William Best Merit Awards In Theater Performance: Monologue Presentation, Two 1 ½ Monologue Performance (one dramatic and one comedic), and Interview William Vilhauer Merit Awards In Design/Technical Theater: Design/Technical Portfolio, 5-Minute Portfolio Presentation, and Interview

Theater History Literature Criticism Merit Awards: Paper Submission Or Presentation of Research Topic and Interview

Lana Hagan Merit Awards In Theater Education: Teaching portfolio and Interview. You Must Have Completed the First Section of Theater Teaching Methods

Can I Apply for More Than One Award?

No You must be a specializing in the area in which the award is intended as in the examples: The Wiltz Award is intended for Dance Specialists, The William Best for Performance Specialists.

I Have More Questions!

Email Cheri Schuler-Faust schfu55@gmail.com

For specific questions regarding your intended application.

Due DatesThe application Materials are due by January 29st at 4 PM. There will be no exceptions to this due date.

The Interviews and Auditions will be held February 19 from 9 AM to 5 PM. You will be assigned an appointment time immediately upon receiving your materials. Please make every effort to make this appointment before requesting a change.

Checklist of Items Included:__ FOTAD Merit Award Application Form (e-mailed to fotadsiue@siue.edu )__ Faculty Recommendation Letter emailed by January 29 (faculty member should emailed to fotadsiue@siue.edu)__ Current unofficial transcript (obtained through SIUE) (screen save emailed to fotadsiue@siue.edu)__ Letter to FOTAD (emailed to fotadsiue@siue.edu)__ Résumé (e-mailed to fotadsiue@siue.edu)__ Digital photo (can be cell phone photo) (e-mailed to fotadsiue@siue.edu)__ Design/Technical Theater Majors: Portfolio compiled and shown at interview with FOTAD awards committee.__ Theater Education Majors: Teaching portfolio compiled and shown at interview with FOTAD awards committee.__ Literature-History-Criticism Majors: Position Paper (must be submitted electronically by Jan. 29, 2015) and present at interview with FOTAD awards committee.__ Dance Majors: Two 1½ minute dance pieces present at interview with FOTAD awards committee.__ Performance Majors: Two monologue presentations, 1 Dramatic and 1 Comedic, no longer than 1½ minute present at interview with FOTAD awards committee.