University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,266
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The theater now feels like home, and you're prepared to elevate your journey. Pursuing an M.F.A. in Theatre at Penn State will expand your existing knowledge and guide you toward becoming the artist you aspire to be. Our distinguished faculty is committed to advancing your career and refining your creative vision through personalized, specialized training aligned with your ambitions. The M.F.A. program offers concentrations in theatre design and technology, musical theatre directing, and musical theatre music direction.
Penn State's M.F.A. in Theatre program has cultivated exceptional theatrical talent. With diverse degree specializations, it provides an environment where you can flourish creatively while being part of one of the nation's most esteemed theatre programs.
Graduate students in our M.F.A. in Theatre program specialize in theatre design and technology, musical theatre directing, or musical theatre music direction.
The theatre design and technology track allows students to concentrate on costume design, costume technology, or scenic design, offering deep specialization.
For those aiming to direct musical theatre, our selective and innovative directing and music directing programs provide industry-leading training, equipping you with distinctive skills for today's dynamic musical theatre world.
Each concentration includes professional production opportunities and collaborative learning experiences with seasoned theatre professionals, helping you sharpen your craft while building essential industry connections.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A portfolio of examples of your design or production work. The work you send can be either a traditional print portfolio or a digital portfolio such as a link to a webpage or a pdf.
A copy of your current transcript.
A resum
Letter of Intent, no more than three pages in length, discussing your reason for applying to the program at PSU and your goals and aspirations for residency. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60
A copy of your current transcript.
A resum
Letter of Intent, no more than three pages in length, discussing your reason for applying to the program at PSU and your goals and aspirations for residency. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60
Tuition
USD
43,266