PRIMP:  Portfolio Reviews &
Interview Materials Prep

Two people sit at a table on the USITT24 Expo floor talking to each other. They are surrounded by other individuals at other tables talking to each other.


Get Feedback On Your Portfolio/Materials Before That Big Interview

SIGN-UP REQUIRED IN ADVANCE by 5:00 p.m. the night before* - [Please note, Saturday slots will only open up if Thursday and Friday slots fill.]

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 as part of USITT26.   

Reviews are available for those at every level from student to seasoned professional, in all areas of design, technology, management, and/or education (more info below). 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 throughout the Institute. Registration is scheduled via SignUpGenius, to be on either side of the review table.  

Apply by March 5th to be guaranteed a time slot. At the conference, a limited number of slots will be available for last-minute registration, but may conflict with travel between sessions and/or fill up quickly. 

To have your portfolio/materials REVIEWED, sign up as "Presenter". Registration is open now. (Scroll to the bottom if you are interested in volunteering.) 

  • Costumes – Design & Technology, including Hair & Make-up and Wardrobe

  • Digital Media – Video Design, Digital Media, Interactive Media, and New Media

  • Education  – Tenure appointments are for up to 75 minutes each (*Deadline for Education signups is March 9 at 9:00 p.m.)

  • Engineering - New for 2026!

  • Lighting – Design & Technology

  • Management - Arts Management (including Company Mangers, Managing Directors, House Managers, Box Office, Donor Development, and Finance), Production Management, and Stage Management (all genres including Event Management)

  • Scenic/Props – Props Artisans, Props Managers, Scenic Art, Scenic Painting, Set Design, Scenography (see also Technical Production below) 

  • Sound – Design & Technology

  • Technical Production – Technical Directors, Shop Managers, Facilities Managers, Craftspersons, Stage Hands, and Technicians

If you would like to VOLUNTEER to be a Reviewer:

Please fill out this volunteer form. You will be vetted, contacted further (after Jan. 15th), and scheduled based on your availability and area of interest.