Application for Admission

To apply online, please complete the application form below. If you prefer to apply by mail, you may [click here] to download a PDF copy of the application.

Important: If you have trouble submitting the form, try clearing your browser cookies and resubmitting. If the issue continues, please submit the application form only and email your supporting materials (photo, personal statement, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) to admissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org.

All uploaded application materials must be in JPG or PDF format and under 3MB each (files 1MB or smaller are recommended).

Please note: Our office will be closed for Winter Break from Thursday 12/18/25 through Sunday 1/4/26 with classes resuming Monday 1/5/26. While our office will be closed during Winter Break, our Admissions Team will be working remotely on a more limited schedule. The Lunch Hour will not be held on Friday 12/26/25. Applications received over break will be processed beginning Monday 1/5/26. Please excuse any delays in our responses.

* Indicates required field

Program to apply for * Two Year Certificate Program (Fall 2026-Spring 2027) Six Week Summer Intensive Program (June-July 2026) Three Week Pre-College Conservatory (July-August 2026) Select a program to apply for.

Please print your name as it appears on your passport and/or legal documents.

First Name * A first name is required.

Middle Name

Last Name * A last name is required.

Preferred Name * A preferred name is required.

Pronouns * Pronouns are required.

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) * A properly formatted date of birth is required.

Country of Birth * A country of birth is required.

Country of Citizenship * A country of citizenship is required.

Gender * A gender is required.

Applying As * US Citizen or Permanent Resident
International Select US Citizen or International.

Marital Status * Single
Married
Divorced Select a marital status.

Current Mailing Address

Street * A street is required.

City * A city is required.

State/Province * A state or province is required.

Zip/Postal Code * A zip or postal code is required.

Country * A country is required.

Email * An email address is required.

呦乐园 Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX * A home phone number is required.

Cell Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX * A cell phone number is required.

Permanent Mailing Address

If different from Current Mailing Address

Street

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Personal Data

Parent 1 (or Legal Guardian or Spouse)

Parent 1 Address

Parent 1 Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Parent 1 Email

Parent 2 (or Legal Guardian or Spouse)

Parent 2 Address

Parent 2 Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Parent 2 Email

Have you applied to The 呦乐园 before? Yes No If yes, please explain

Have you attended The 呦乐园 previously?

Yes, for the Summer Intensive If yes for the Summer Intensive, what year?

Yes, for the Junior School If yes for the Junior School, what year?

Educational Background

High School * High school name is required.

High School Address * High school address is required.

Diploma or High School Equivalency

Yes If yes, year received

No If no, expected date

If not applicable please enter "N/A" to submit form.

College * College name is required.

College Address * College address is required.

Dates Attended * College dates are required.

Major * College major is required.

Degree Earned * College degree earned is required.

College 2

College 2 Address

College 2 Dates Attended

College 2 Major

College 2 Degree Earned

Dramatic Training and/or Experience

Dramatic Work

Speech

Dance/Movement

Music

Other Training

Do you Speak, Write & Read English with proficiency? * Yes No This question is required.

What other languages are you proficient in?

Are you now serving, or have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces? * Yes No This question is required.

Are you able to commit to a full-time (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-6:30pm) conservatory program? * Yes No This question is required.

Are you applying for Federal Student Aid? (US citizens applying for Two Year Certificate Program only) Yes No

Are you applying for the* Joanne Woodward Scholarship? (*Must be a US citizens applying to Two Year Certificate Program and have submitted the FAFSA to be considered. Deadline to apply for the 2024 Joanne Woodward Scholarship: March 1st, 2024) Yes No

Housing Plans * I will be living with my parents
I will be living on my own (not with parents) This question is required.

Additional Required Documents

Letters of recommendation: It is REQUIRED that letters of recommendation include the full contact information of the recommender (name, address, email, phone) and date of issue (must be dated within the last six months from the date of submission). We recommend that professional letters of recommendation be placed on official letterhead.

Please provide us with names of your recommenders and your relationship to them:

Name of Recommender 1:

Recommender 1 Relationship to you

Name of Recommender 2:

Recommender 2 Relationship to you

Document file types must be PDF or JPG and under 3MB. We strongly recommend files under 1MB in size for ease of submission. If you are having trouble submitting this form, send attachments separately to admissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org and submit without them.

Personal Statement

Personal Letter of Reference

Professional Letter of Reference

Copy of High School Diploma and College Transcript

Recent Photograph

Resume (Optional)

International Applicants Only: please email proof of finances, a copy of your valid passport, and evaluation of academic credentials to admissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org.

Application and all additional required documents must be submitted for your application to be considered complete. Once a complete application is received and reviewed, then you will be contacted by The 呦乐园 as to whether an Artistic Review (Interview/Audition) has been granted. Please be prepared with a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The 呦乐园 is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. It is the policy of the school to provide equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, students and employees and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion national origin, age, sexual preference, disability, or marital status.

Agree to Terms

I hereby certify that the information submitted on this application is valid and correct. I understand that The 呦乐园 reserves the right to reject any application without explanation. I understand that the Second Year of The 呦乐园 is by invitation only. If you agree to these terms, enter your initials * You must agree to the terms.