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BS Directing and Dramaturgy
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Ultra-SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Highly selective — accepts only two students per year
•Focuses on future theatre makers with curiosity about the world and the role theatre plays in society
Training
•Carefully curated curriculum of academic and theatrical disciplines
•Regular evaluation on artistic ability, collaboration, and leadership
•Extensive hands-on opportunities to develop craft over four years
Performance & Productions
•Directing and dramaturgy opportunities in the rehearsal process
•Access to all three venues: Shanklin Theatre, May Studio Theatre, John David Lutz Theatre Lab
Notable Alumni
•Danny Mefford '04 — MFA Brown; choreographed the Tony Award-winning Fun Home, plus The Bridges of Madison County and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Broadway
•Wes Grantom '03 — artistic director of Crowded Outlet; freelance director in NYC
•Dylan Frederick '14 — MFA candidate at Yale University; creator of Boy Gets Violent
•Polly Hubbard '05 — literary manager at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Academic info
Snapshot
3.79
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
school-wide
68%
Grad Rate
1.5K
Enrollment
$54K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,499
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$44,172
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$14,451
$30-48k$12,347
$48-75k$13,711
$75-110k$20,735
$110k+$24,936
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Highly selective — accepts only two students per year
•Focuses on future theatre makers with curiosity about the world and the role theatre plays in society
Training
•Carefully curated curriculum of academic and theatrical disciplines
•Regular evaluation on artistic ability, collaboration, and leadership
•Extensive hands-on opportunities to develop craft over four years
Performance & Productions
•Directing and dramaturgy opportunities in the rehearsal process
•Access to all three venues: Shanklin Theatre, May Studio Theatre, John David Lutz Theatre Lab
Notable Alumni
•Danny Mefford '04 — MFA Brown; choreographed the Tony Award-winning Fun Home, plus The Bridges of Madison County and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Broadway
•Wes Grantom '03 — artistic director of Crowded Outlet; freelance director in NYC
•Dylan Frederick '14 — MFA candidate at Yale University; creator of Boy Gets Violent
•Polly Hubbard '05 — literary manager at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Program Recognition
•Highly selective — accepts only two students per year
•Focuses on future theatre makers with curiosity about the world and the role theatre plays in society
Training
•Carefully curated curriculum of academic and theatrical disciplines
•Regular evaluation on artistic ability, collaboration, and leadership
•Extensive hands-on opportunities to develop craft over four years
Performance & Productions
•Directing and dramaturgy opportunities in the rehearsal process
•Access to all three venues: Shanklin Theatre, May Studio Theatre, John David Lutz Theatre Lab
Notable Alumni
•Danny Mefford '04 — MFA Brown; choreographed the Tony Award-winning Fun Home, plus The Bridges of Madison County and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Broadway
•Wes Grantom '03 — artistic director of Crowded Outlet; freelance director in NYC
•Dylan Frederick '14 — MFA candidate at Yale University; creator of Boy Gets Violent
•Polly Hubbard '05 — literary manager at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Updated 2d ago
