Theatre Performance MA

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.

Required Core (15 credits)

DAC 513SEM - Graduate Seminar 1 Credits: 3
TH 540LAB - Graduate Studio Credits: 1 - 4 or
DAC 582SEM - Creative Practice and Embodied Research Credits: 3
TH 610SEM - Performance Research Credits: 3
TH 670SEM - Performance Historiography Credits: 3
TH 620SEM - Performance Scholarship Credits: 3 or
Advanced Production course (list below)

Advanced Production

DAC 515SEM - Mind-Body Integration Credits: 3
DAC 532LEC - Kines/Anatomy for Dancers Credits: 3
DAC 541SEM - Dance Making II: Workshop Credits: 3
DAC 542SEM - Collaborative Practice Credits: 3
TH 509LEC - Audition Techniques Credits: 3
TH 512LEC - Theatre Workshop Credits: 3
TH 515SEM - Advanced Dramaturgy Credits: 3
TH 527LEC - Voice and Movement Credits: 3
TH 541LAB - Studies in Design 1 Credits: 1 - 3
TH 542SEM - Studies in Design 2 Credits: 3
TH 551LEC - Studies in Scenic Design Credits: 1 - 4
TH 556SEM - Theatre Technology 2 Credits: 1 - 4
TH 590SEM - Playwriting Workshop Credits: 1 - 4
TH 592LEC - Directing 1 Credits: 1 - 4
TH 593LLB - Advanced Directing Credits: 1 - 4

Electives (9 credits)

Select from any graduate level offerings in the Theatre (TH) and Dance (DAC) Department or related disciplines/departments with approval of your advisor.

Culminating Experience (6 credits)

TH 600TUT - Masters Thesis Credits: 1 - 6
TH 601TUT - Masters Project Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of theatre and performance theory, practice, and historiography

2) Apply diverse and innovative research methodologies to creative work

3) Critically analyze historical and contemporary performances

4) Communicate original ideas and analyses in written texts, oral presentations, performances, and other media

5) prepare for advanced graduate study in MFA, PhD, and EdD programs and professional work in theatre, performance, and related professional employment

SED Statement

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