Portfolio Reviews & Interview Materials Prep (PRIMP)


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Get Feedback on Your Portfolio/Materials Before that Big Interview!

SIGN-UP REQUIRED IN ADVANCE by 5 p.m. the night before - See Below for more information.

Let us help you put your best foot forward for that next job interview or tenure application with a little PRIMPing: Portfolio Reviews & Interview Materials Prep. Sign up to have your work samples reviewed by industry professionals during USITT25.

Reviews are available for those at every level from student to seasoned professional, in all areas of design, technology, management, and/or education. All applicants must be registered for the Conference; Stage Expo only passes are not applicable. Most commissions are seeking volunteer reviewers as well.

Most reviews are for 30 minutes, with tenure sessions for 75 minutes. Those presenting their materials will be paired with two volunteers to provide feedback. There is LIMITED internet access available - please plan a back-up option if it is not accessible during your review. Reviews are staffed by numerous Members from USITT. Registration is scheduled via SignUpGenius, to be on either side of the review table. 

Apply by Feb. 25 to be guaranteed a time slot. At Conference, a limited number of slots will be available for last-minute registration, but may conflict with sessions and/or fill up quickly.

To have your portfolio/materials REVIEWED, sign up as "Presenter" via the red links below. (Scroll to the bottom if you are interested in volunteering.)
 
  • Architecture - new for 2025!
  • Arts Management – for those in the Administrative side of Management, including Company Mangers, Managing Directors, House Managers, Box Office, Donor Development, and Finance (does NOT include Stage or Production Management)
  • Costumes – Design & Technology, including Hair & Make-up and Wardrobe
  • Digital Media – including video design, digital media, interactive media, and new media
  • Education – Tenure appointments are for up to 75 minutes each; Curriculum review for 30 minutes
  • Lighting – Design & Technology
  • Production Management 
  • Scenic /Props – including Props Artisans, Props Managers, Scenic Art, Scenic Painting, Set Design, Scenography (see also Technical Production below) 
  • Sound – Design & Technology
  • Stage Management – all genres including Event Management
  • Technical Production – includes Technical Directors, Shop Managers, Facilities Managers, Craftspersons, Stage Hands, and Technicians
 

If you would like to VOLUNTEER to be a Reviewer (or to see what Reviewers have already been assigned):

We are vetting all volunteers; please visit this webpage, then click on the appropriate area tab at the top of the page. The signup will be listed as "closed" as a technicality. Click on the "Contact" Envelope option to submit your notice of your interest, and the times you have available as listed in the sign-up. You will be contacted further, vetted, and scheduled based on your availability and area of interest. Those who have volunteered by Feb. 25, completing all requirements, will have bios listed online (100-word limit).   

Not sure what should go into your presentation, especially if your area doesn’t typically have a portfolio? Follow our tips and suggestions to help you prep for your timeslot: