M.F.A. in Theatre

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Our two-year, low-residency, intensive degree is designed for working and aspiring theatre artists, educators, and leaders to build healthier, more inclusive theatre communities.

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Theatre for the Modern World

The theatre world is in an historic moment where change is being demanded. Theatre has always been an evolving art, sensitive to social change and progress, but that has not meant that educational programs have taught theatre artists to engage actively in changing how we approach the art.

Focusing on diversity, inclusion, mental health, and safe practices, the Randolph MFA embraces an accessible new model of learning so as to intentionally educate theatre artists who will help build healthier theatre communities.

The Degree

This terminal degree is designed to develop individual artistry and leadership through advanced, specialized training in…

Acting

Design

Directing

The Randolph Difference

Low Residency

Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.

2 Year Program

Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.

Mentorship

Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.

Diverse Faculty

Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.

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Low Residency

Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.

2 Year Program

Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.

Mentorship

Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.

Diverse Faculty

Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.

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New MFA in Theatre program welcomes first faculty, students to campus

The two-year program includes five residencies on campus and four semesters of virtual classes along with one-on-one faculty mentorship.

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Endstation Theatre staging ‘T-Room…The Musical,’ ‘Treasure Island’ this summer

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