Theatre Performance PhD

The graduate programs in theatre and performance feature a unique integration of scholarship and practice. We believe that if you know something theoretically but don’t know it practically, then you don’t truly understand its whole theory. Conversely, if you know something practically but don’t know it theoretically, then you don’t truly understand its whole practice. This program is designed to foster scholar artists who are well versed in research, scholarship and performance practice.

Curriculum

Required Core (15 credits)

DAC 513SEM - Graduate Seminar 1 Credits: 3
TH 540LAB - Graduate Studio Credits: 1 - 4
TH 610SEM - Performance Research Credits: 3
TH 620SEM - Performance Scholarship Credits: 3
TH 670SEM - Performance Historiography Credits: 3

Additional Theatre Seminars (51 credits)

May be partially fulfilled by transfer credits, maximum of 6 credits outside of the department.

Qualifying Exam (2 credits)

TH 599TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6 *taken twice

Dissertation (4 credits)

TH 700TUT - Dissertation Guidance Credits: 1 - 7

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of theatre and performance history and historiography, both critically and in practice

2) apply diverse research methodologies to creative work

3) critically analyze historical and contemporary performances

4) communicate original ideas in text, oral presentations, performances, and other media

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).