Teacher Certification Interview

Thank you for your interest in interviewing for the BFA in Theatre with Teacher Certification at Sam Houston State University! We're excited to learn more about you and your talents. Registration for our 2024-2025 interview season will open in September 2024.

LIVE INTERVIEWS ON CAMPUS

Saturday, October 26, 2024 (for spring 2025 or fall 2025 consideration)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025

RECORDED INTERVIEW DEADLINE

Monday, November 4, 2024 (for spring 2025 consideration)
Sunday, April 13, 2025 (for fall 2025 consideration)

To begin your interview process, visit our landing page at GetAcceptd. 

Once your interview application through Acceptd has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with further details about your interview. Please note that you do not need to have applied to or been accepted by the University before interviewing. This interview will also serve as your scholarship interview, so there is no need to interview separately for scholarships.

INTERVIEW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

When submitting your materials, be prepared to provide:

Live Interview:

  • Resume listing your experiences, production assignments, and work.

  • Introduction and Teaching Demo:

    1. Introduction: Introduce yourself and share a fun fact (e.g., a unique place you've been, an interesting hobby, or a favorite word).
    2. Teaching Demo: Teach a 2-minute lesson on a fun and simple topic (e.g., making a paper airplane, preparing hot cocoa, or demonstrating calligraphy).
    3. Creative Work Examples: Be ready to present at least 3 examples of your creative work, discussing your process, achievements, and lessons learned from each production.

Recorded Interview:

  • Resume listing your experiences, production assignments, and work.

  • Introduction and Teaching Demo Video (3 minutes max):

    1. Introduction: Introduce yourself and share a fun fact (e.g., a unique place you've been, an interesting hobby, or a favorite word).
    2. Teaching Demo: Teach a 2-minute lesson on something fun and engaging, such as making a paper airplane, brewing the perfect cup of cocoa, or writing calligraphy letters. Focus on being clear and entertaining.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more details, please reach out to: 

Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre
Dr. Vicky Lantz, Coordinator of Teacher Certification
Box 2297, Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2297

Phone:(936)294-4339 | Email at vplantz@shsu.edu 

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Our department offers a variety of scholarships for incoming students. Your interview for the Theatre & Musical Theatre program will also serve as your scholarship interview, so you do not need to participate in the separate Theatre scholarship interview process. To be considered for a department scholarship, please fill out an application at Scholarships4Kats. Departmental scholarship recipients will be notified via email by May 1.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

We encourage you to apply for University scholarships! 

To be eligible for any scholarship at SHSU, you must complete the Scholarships4Kats application. Keep in mind that a new application must be submitted each year. The application opens in September, with a priority date of November 1st.

The Scholarships4Kats system will automatically match you with all scholarships for which you may be eligible.

We look forward to your interview! Thank you for your interest in Sam Houston State University!