3-Year Program
The MFA Acting Program is designed for advanced actors who are adventurous, imaginative, and highly motivated. The training prepares students for the demands of a professional acting career across traditional and emerging performance arenas. The curriculum focuses on all facets of the actor’s art and technique, questioning commonly held traditions and assumptions while exploring new possibilities.
Rigorous classes in acting, voice, speech, movement, and theatrical production are augmented by a wide range of performance and production experiences—each tailored to the individual needs of the student. The curriculum is structured progressively, beginning with particularly strong emphasis on movement and physical expression as a means to unlock the imagination. The second year focuses on classical world texts, on-camera technique, and advanced scene study. The final year is balanced between the deepening of the actor’s craft and creative agency, together with the practical preparation for a performance career.
All MFA Acting students are required to pass a Mid-Residence and Graduation Review in order to complete the Program and obtain their degree.
Full Curriculum
Detailed curriculum and academic requirements can be found in the online course catalog.
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