MFA in Theatre in Pedagogy/Performance in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with a focus on pedagogy-performance is designed for theatre practitioners in the early to middle stages of their careers who aspire to teach at colleges or universities. This intensive two-year curriculum blends coursework in teaching methods, performance theory, dramaturgical studies, and critical analysis with hands-on production experience and teaching opportunities in undergraduate courses. The Performance Pedagogy program prepares graduates for academic careers both in university settings and across the wider landscape of theatre education. With over 100 successful alumni, the program has placed graduates in leadership roles within education departments at prominent LORT theaters and as faculty members at institutions such as Michigan State University, SUNY Albany, University of Pittsburgh, Boston University, University of Connecticut, Loyola Marymount University, among others.