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The School of Drama is home to nationally recognized graduate professional training programs offering MFA degrees in acting, directing and design. Our PhD program is at the forefront of critical theatre studies in America, with a highly respected national profile.
The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. We offer MFA degrees in acting, design, and directing, a four-year undergraduate liberal arts education in Drama, and a PhD in theatre history and criticism.
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You will graduate from the UW School of Drama with:
1. A specific knowledge and understanding of theatre history and literature. (You'll read a lot of plays while you're here!) 2. An understanding of the methodologies behind traditional and new modes of performance 3. A creative process of your own that emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking 4. A spirit of intellectual and imaginative inquiry
The Drama major offers three options: Drama Drama Performance Drama Design Within each option, students will study a mix of acting, technical theatre, theatre history, dramatic literature, and electives. Drama elective courses include courses in intermediate and advanced level acting, design, technical theatre, stage management, directing, approved...
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Students in Advanced Acting Class Photo by Kyler Martin Drama majors complete a core course of study in acting, design and technical theatre, theatre history, literature, and criticism, and running crew. They may then select electives from all of the upper-level course offered in the School, including design, production, acting, directing, history and criticism, playwriting, research, and internship. They also complete General Education requirements established by the College of Arts and Scie...
DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Orlando, 2016 Photo by Isabel Le Drama-Performance majors complete a core course of study in acting, design and technical theatre, theatre history, literature, and criticism, and running crew, plus additional required courses, including Stage Management and advanced Acting. They round out their degree with elective credits from all of the upper-level course offered in the School, including design, production, acting, directing, history and criticism, playwriting, research, and internship. The...
DRAMA DESIGN
Students in Costume Design class Photo by Isabel Le Drama-Design majors complete a core course of study in acting, design and technical theatre, theatre history, literature, and criticism, and running crew, plus additional required courses, including Stage Management, advanced Design, and additional running crew. They round out their degree with elective credits from all of the upper-level course offered in the School, including design, production, acting, directing, history and criticism, pl...
Meet some recent graduates
1. Gabi Boettner 2. Emma Halliday 3. Katrin Hosseini 4. Lindsey Crocker
UW Office of Admissionshas information on applying to the University of Washington. Undergraduates entering the BA program in Drama must first be admitted to the University. Admission to drama major status requires completion of Drama 201 with an average GPA of 2.5 or higher. No audition is required to declare a Drama major. (Auditions are required...
Full-time undergraduate drama majors may apply for a variety of annualSchool of Drama scholarships. Applications are available early spring from the advising office, and awards are determined by a faculty committee on the basis of demonstrated merit, talent, financial need and contribution to the School.
The School of Drama’s mainstage season features six shows fully-produced in three state-of-the-art spaces on campus, and featuring the work of our exceptional MFA acting, design, and directing students, as well as our undergraduate majors.
Academics. Arts. School of Drama. Join a creative community that tells impactful stories. At the UW School of Drama, we believe in the power of theatrical storytelling to elevate individual and collective voices, promote understanding and nurture compassion.
2 days ago · We strongly believe... in cultivating artists and scholars of courage, character, and craft, and engaging our community in theatrical storytelling as a means of elevating and celebrating our individual and collective voices, promoting understanding, and nurturing compassion. Learn more.
The University of Washington only offers a Bachelor of Arts in drama, drama performance, and drama design and the flexibility of the programs enables students to complete the major or multiple majors within 4 years.
