Program objectives are: 

(1) understanding of the theatre arts and crafts at a sufficient level to communicate with other artists in collaborative process and to make critical judgments; 

(2) knowledge of objectives and methods of play analysis, awareness of aesthetics, psychology, and socio-historical context, and ability to integrate advanced play analysis skills into the development of an artistic concept for a stage production; 

(3) comprehensive knowledge of body of plays in various periods of dramatic literature and specific scripts; 

(4) cultivation of interpersonal skills to communicate productively with artistic collaborators; 

(5) development of interpersonal skills to effectively handle budgets, contract negotiations, professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and public relations; and 

(6) awareness of standards and expectations of theatre practice according to professional models.