MFA in Theatre in Directing and Music Direction in Missoula United States | University of Montana

The director's training cultivates a comprehensive understanding of narrative and dramatic expression by engaging in production concepts, collaborating with fellow theater professionals, analyzing critical perspectives and performance theory, while prioritizing the formation of your distinct artistic vision. Throughout the program, you'll participate in an immersive first-year experience alongside fellow MFA candidates, concentrating on methods and fundamentals for conveying narrative and characterization through dramatic execution and conceptual frameworks. Your initial year includes crafting an independent short project, followed by directing or musically directing complete productions during the subsequent two years of your residency.