Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Musical Theater Collaboration in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,040
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The George Abbott Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Collaboration equips students for professional careers as creative collaborators and independent artists in both commercial and nonprofit musical theater, including educational initiatives. This graduate program focuses on hands-on, craft-oriented training through extensive studio work, workshops, and production opportunities. Unlike traditional programs that separate artistic disciplines, it highlights the essential collaborative spirit of this multifaceted performance art.
As the nation's sole MFA program of its kind, this innovative degree trains book writers, choreographers, composers, directors, lyricists, and playwrights collectively as a unified group. The curriculum covers the field's history and aesthetics while also addressing industry business practices. Designed to reflect real-world creative processes, the program teaches core artistic skills and teamwork while providing mentorship and access to talent crucial for developing new musical theater works.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university professors and/or professionals in the field who are familiar with the applicant's work.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent and ideally have professional experience in their discipline.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Introduce yourself in approximately 500 words by relaying your relevant experience, values and areas of interest. Proper essay form should be used, but it may be in a personal style.
Standardized Test Scores: No standardized test is used for admission to the MFA in Musical Theater Collaboration program.
Resume: Current resume required.
Interview: Interviews are generally conducted in March and April through URTA, with audition sites in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, as well as locally on the Temple University campus. Applicants called back for an interview are required to bring transcripts, a headshot and a resume.
International applicants must send TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum scores required for admission are
TOEFL: 100 iBT, or
IELTS: 6.0.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent and ideally have professional experience in their discipline.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Introduce yourself in approximately 500 words by relaying your relevant experience, values and areas of interest. Proper essay form should be used, but it may be in a personal style.
Standardized Test Scores: No standardized test is used for admission to the MFA in Musical Theater Collaboration program.
Resume: Current resume required.
Interview: Interviews are generally conducted in March and April through URTA, with audition sites in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, as well as locally on the Temple University campus. Applicants called back for an interview are required to bring transcripts, a headshot and a resume.
International applicants must send TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum scores required for admission are
TOEFL: 100 iBT, or
IELTS: 6.0.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
33,040