• The Theater/Playwriting M.F.A. program is dedicated to developing each writer's unique voice and equipping the writer with skills necessary to sustain life as an artist. Core coursework provides rigorous training with attention to craft in a range of forms. Additional courses emphasize the collaborative nature of theater-making and provide an environment for creating a network of fellow artists from across disciplines.
  • The curriculum is designed to allow writers to explore areas of interest both within the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, and outside of it, including research in areas such as African American Studies,  Anthropology, Art History, Music, or Women’s Studies in augmentation of a particular project or idea. Class sizes are small, with individualized instruction as a priority.
  • The program is primarily focused on training the students for careers in the theater industry.