Master of Fine Arts in Theatre

The Theatre MFA programs in Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Stage Management, and Theatre Management & Producing seek students who have the talent, vision, and commitment to become exceptional artists. At the School of the Arts, students interact with the leading creators, practitioners, producers, and analysts of today's theatre, acquiring rigorous training rooted deeply in the classics, while exploring new forms and the cutting edge of theatrical art. The best theatre across all times and cultures has not only reflected, but has also shaped its society. At its best, theatre helps point society to its best future. Columbia's MFA Theatre Program aims to train theatre artists to fulfill that important role in today's society.Theatre MFA students are admitted to a specific course of study, or concentration: Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Stage Management, or Theatre Management & Producing. Students follow a prescribed program curriculum, designed to provide basic grounding in their discipline, along with electives to support and enhance students concentration. Coursework is coordinated with required participation in stage productions.

Completed Application: Must be submitted
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Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution at the time they matriculate into the School of the Arts. You must upload a scanned copy of your transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor's degree. Do not mail paper transcripts prior to an offer of admission.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Online submission of letters of recommendation is required. Recommenders should be academic or professional contacts who can speak to your creative ability and potential, personal/friend references are not permitted. If you received a degree in the past 5 years, you must provide at least 1 academic reference from faculty at that institution. Once you save their contact information, they will be sent an email with instructions on how to upload your letter of recommendation.

IELTS - overall 7.5
TOEFL (IBT) - 100
TOEFL (PBT) - 600