Theatre and Performance MA

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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 (18 credits)

Dramatic Literature, Theory & Criticism (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

TH 568LEC - Sources of Modern Theatre Credits: 3
TH 570SEM - Theatre & the Moving Image Credits: 3
TH 573LEC - Modern Playwrights Credits: 1 - 4
TH 575LEC - Major Figures Credits: 3
TH 579LEC - Brecht Credits: 3
TH 580LEC - Shakespeare On Stage Credits: 3
TH 581SEM - Topics in History & Lit Credits: 1 - 4
TH 582LEC - Chekhov Credits: 3
TH 588SEM - Major Principles Acting Credits: 1 - 4
TH 668SEM - Critical Theories of World Theatre & Performance Credits: 3
DAC 506SEM - Dance Theory, Aesthetics and Criticism Credits: 3

Theatre Historiography (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

TH 581SEM - Topics in History & Lit Credits: 1 - 4
TH 670SEM - Performance Historiography Credits: 3
DAC 531LEC - Political and Cultural Approaches to Dance Credits: 3

Advanced Production (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

TH 501LAB - Problems in Acting Credits: 1 - 4
TH 502LAB - Problems in Acting Credits: 1 - 4
TH 508LAB - Acting in Shakespeare Credits: 3
TH 509LEC - Audition Techniques Credits: 3
TH 511LEC - Theatre Workshop Credits: 3
TH 512LEC - Theatre Workshop Credits: 3
TH 515SEM - Advanced Dramaturgy Credits: 3
TH 516LEC - Mask Credits: 3
TH 519LEC - Street Theatre Credits: 3
TH 523LEC - Advanced Acting Spec Credits: 1 - 4
TH 524LEC - Advanced Acting Spec Credits: 1 - 4
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 561LEC - Theatre Technology Credits: 1 - 4
TH 571LEC - Studies in Costume Design Credits: 1 - 4
TH 572LEC - Studies in Costume Design Credits: 1 - 4
TH 590SEM - Playwriting Workshop Credits: 1 - 4
TH 591LEC - Directing 1 Credits: 4
TH 591SEM - Playwriting Seminar Credits: 2 - 4
TH 592LEC - Directing 1 Credits: 1 - 4
TH 593LLB - Advanced Directing Credits: 1 - 4
TH 594SEM - History and Theory of Directing Credits: 3
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

Additional Required Course (3 credits)

Select 1 additional course from any area above.

Research & Studio (6 credits)

TH 610SEM - Performance Research Credits: 3
TH 540LAB - Graduate Studio Credits: 1 - 4

Electives & Culminating Experience (12 credits)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

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

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (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

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 Year

Application Fee

$75

Program Contact

Catherine Gaston
832 Clemens Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: cgaston@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-9042

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.