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Dramaturgy
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•3-year MFA Dramaturgy program within the Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies
•Seeks self-motivated, entrepreneurial creative thinkers interested in deepening total knowledge of theatre
•Dramaturgs function as fluid, creative, motivating liaisons among all creative team components
•Located in New York City with direct access to professional theatre companies
TRAINING
•Foundation in dramatic theory, history, and literature
•Classes in producing, playwriting, directing, and various forms of theatrical collaboration
•Opportunities to explore screenwriting and film/television project development
•Extensive experience in development and production of new plays and classic texts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Anchuli Felicia King '18 — White Pearl (Studio Theatre), Golden Shield (Manhattan Theater Club)
•Lauren Whitehead '14 — Between the World and Me (Apollo Theater), assistant arts professor at NYU/Tisch
•Hallie Sekoff '17 — Producer, A24
•Meropi Peponides '13 — Director of Artistic Development & Producing, Soho Rep
•Ryan Ervin '18 — Artistic Producer, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
•Annie Wang '20 — Associate Director of Programming & Communications, The Play Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Career prospects defined broadly: literary management, production dramaturgy, artistic directing, producing, institution-building
•Students work on all Theatre Arts Program productions and class projects
•Collaborate with playwrights and screenwriters on readings
•At least two professional internships required
Academic info
Snapshot
4.18
Avg GPA (W)
4%
Admit Rate
school-wide
96%
Grad Rate
9K
Enrollment
$102K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,590
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$71,845
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$4,570
$30-48k$2,275
$48-75k$5,866
$75-110k$11,782
$110k+$50,621
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•3-year MFA Dramaturgy program within the Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies
•Seeks self-motivated, entrepreneurial creative thinkers interested in deepening total knowledge of theatre
•Dramaturgs function as fluid, creative, motivating liaisons among all creative team components
•Located in New York City with direct access to professional theatre companies
TRAINING
•Foundation in dramatic theory, history, and literature
•Classes in producing, playwriting, directing, and various forms of theatrical collaboration
•Opportunities to explore screenwriting and film/television project development
•Extensive experience in development and production of new plays and classic texts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Anchuli Felicia King '18 — White Pearl (Studio Theatre), Golden Shield (Manhattan Theater Club)
•Lauren Whitehead '14 — Between the World and Me (Apollo Theater), assistant arts professor at NYU/Tisch
•Hallie Sekoff '17 — Producer, A24
•Meropi Peponides '13 — Director of Artistic Development & Producing, Soho Rep
•Ryan Ervin '18 — Artistic Producer, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
•Annie Wang '20 — Associate Director of Programming & Communications, The Play Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Career prospects defined broadly: literary management, production dramaturgy, artistic directing, producing, institution-building
•Students work on all Theatre Arts Program productions and class projects
•Collaborate with playwrights and screenwriters on readings
•At least two professional internships required
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•3-year MFA Dramaturgy program within the Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies
•Seeks self-motivated, entrepreneurial creative thinkers interested in deepening total knowledge of theatre
•Dramaturgs function as fluid, creative, motivating liaisons among all creative team components
•Located in New York City with direct access to professional theatre companies
TRAINING
•Foundation in dramatic theory, history, and literature
•Classes in producing, playwriting, directing, and various forms of theatrical collaboration
•Opportunities to explore screenwriting and film/television project development
•Extensive experience in development and production of new plays and classic texts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Anchuli Felicia King '18 — White Pearl (Studio Theatre), Golden Shield (Manhattan Theater Club)
•Lauren Whitehead '14 — Between the World and Me (Apollo Theater), assistant arts professor at NYU/Tisch
•Hallie Sekoff '17 — Producer, A24
•Meropi Peponides '13 — Director of Artistic Development & Producing, Soho Rep
•Ryan Ervin '18 — Artistic Producer, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
•Annie Wang '20 — Associate Director of Programming & Communications, The Play Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Career prospects defined broadly: literary management, production dramaturgy, artistic directing, producing, institution-building
•Students work on all Theatre Arts Program productions and class projects
•Collaborate with playwrights and screenwriters on readings
•At least two professional internships required
Updated 4d ago
