Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theater - Dramaturgy in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Dramaturgy Program emphasizes practical production experience and teamwork within creative ensembles. Each year, you'll contribute to at least one production while benefiting from personalized faculty guidance. Beyond production work, the weekly Dramaturgy Workshop introduces diverse methodologies for developing essential skills—including translation, adaptation, scriptwriting, analytical critique, and other key dramaturgical competencies.
This intensive training equips you to tackle the artistic and intellectual demands of professional theater leadership, shaping tomorrow's theatrical landscape.
Students enjoy the added advantage of accessing courses across the Five Colleges consortium to pursue specialized interests.
The program culminates in your third year with an original thesis project that synthesizes your learning.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All of the materials can be submitted online.
Required of all MFA program areas:
The main Graduate School application, including Personal Statement.
Transcripts of all previous academic work
Resume of relevant professional experience
At least two letters of recommendation (you may submit three)
NOTE: We do not require the GREs for admission to any of our MFA programs.
An applicant's undergraduate degree need not be in Theater, but previous training and experience should be comparable to that required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Applicants with incomplete backgrounds in theater who show exceptional artistic promise may be admitted provisionally.
Dramaturgy also requires:
At least two writing samples which demonstrate research, analytic, and writing skills. Applicants may provide essays consisting of dramatic criticism, historical production research, or criticism of witnessed theatrical performances.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Required of all MFA program areas:
The main Graduate School application, including Personal Statement.
Transcripts of all previous academic work
Resume of relevant professional experience
At least two letters of recommendation (you may submit three)
NOTE: We do not require the GREs for admission to any of our MFA programs.
An applicant's undergraduate degree need not be in Theater, but previous training and experience should be comparable to that required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Applicants with incomplete backgrounds in theater who show exceptional artistic promise may be admitted provisionally.
Dramaturgy also requires:
At least two writing samples which demonstrate research, analytic, and writing skills. Applicants may provide essays consisting of dramatic criticism, historical production research, or criticism of witnessed theatrical performances.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Tuition
USD
32,276