MFA in Theatre - Playwriting in New York United States | Columbia University

The MFA playwriting program celebrates a wide spectrum of artistic perspectives and styles. Our distinguished faculty, featuring acclaimed winners of Tony, Pulitzer, and Obie Awards like Charles Mee, Lynn Nottage, and David Henry Hwang, demonstrates there are countless approaches to crafting exceptional theater. We're dedicated to nurturing each writer's distinctive creative identity while guiding their works to reach their fullest potential. With hands-on training from industry leaders such as Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori and legendary television creator Matt Williams, we equip students with comprehensive skills in all forms of dramatic writing - from stage plays to screenwriting and musical theater - ensuring strong career foundations.