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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

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Theatre

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MFA Technical Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

Program Recognition

MFA Technical Production training students as technical managers and production leaders

Graduates begin careers in technical direction, production management, arts management, and stage automation

Training

Courses in production management, stage machinery design, CAD, structural analysis, electronics, show control, and safety

Applied project work in welding, carpentry, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer applications

Performance & Productions

Leadership roles as Assistant Technical Director, Technical Director, or production manager

Multiple roles assigned based on individual career aspirations

Five productions presented each year by FSU School of Theatre

Notable Alumni

FSU School of Theatre ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni on Broadway, one of only three public universities with that honor

Graduates work in theatre, live events, theme parks, and entertainment technology nationwide

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.71

Admit rate

24%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

32.2K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average net price

$11,297

After aid

Cost Estimates Fall 2026 Spring 2027 · tuition.fsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

MFA Technical Production training students as technical managers and production leaders

Graduates begin careers in technical direction, production management, arts management, and stage automation

Training

Courses in production management, stage machinery design, CAD, structural analysis, electronics, show control, and safety

Applied project work in welding, carpentry, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer applications

Performance & Productions

Leadership roles as Assistant Technical Director, Technical Director, or production manager

Multiple roles assigned based on individual career aspirations

Five productions presented each year by FSU School of Theatre

Notable Alumni

FSU School of Theatre ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni on Broadway, one of only three public universities with that honor

Graduates work in theatre, live events, theme parks, and entertainment technology nationwide

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

MFA Technical Production training students as technical managers and production leaders

Graduates begin careers in technical direction, production management, arts management, and stage automation

Training

Courses in production management, stage machinery design, CAD, structural analysis, electronics, show control, and safety

Applied project work in welding, carpentry, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer applications

Performance & Productions

Leadership roles as Assistant Technical Director, Technical Director, or production manager

Multiple roles assigned based on individual career aspirations

Five productions presented each year by FSU School of Theatre

Notable Alumni

FSU School of Theatre ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni on Broadway, one of only three public universities with that honor

Graduates work in theatre, live events, theme parks, and entertainment technology nationwide

Key Info

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Fees

Direct Application Fee

$30

Common App Fee

$35

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School Website

MFA Tech · theatre.fsu.edu

Interview Requirements

Scores / GPA

Acceptable GRE scores (verbal and quantitative portions, taken within the last 5 years) are required only if the GPA requirement is not met

MFA Tech · theatre.fsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to both the School of Theatre program and Florida State University Graduate School

Specific approval of the faculty and program director within the School of Theatre required

Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from an accredited college or university

Students without a Theatre degree must show evidence of substantial coursework or experience in theatre

GPA of at least 3.0 during last two years of bachelor's degree, or 3.0 on master's degree

Acceptable GRE scores (verbal and quantitative) taken within last 5 years if GPA requirement not met

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prospective students must schedule an interview with an MFA Program representative

Interviews are held at the School of Theatre in Tallahassee or via Zoom by appointment

FSU will be represented at the USITT Conference, at URTA (virtually and in person in Chicago), and at USITT Connect (virtually)

A campus visit is very strongly encouraged and is required for finalists

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.71

Admit rate

24%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

32.2K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average net price

$11,297

After aid

Cost Estimates Fall 2026 Spring 2027 · tuition.fsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

MFA Technical Production training students as technical managers and production leaders

Graduates begin careers in technical direction, production management, arts management, and stage automation

Training

Courses in production management, stage machinery design, CAD, structural analysis, electronics, show control, and safety

Applied project work in welding, carpentry, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer applications

Performance & Productions

Leadership roles as Assistant Technical Director, Technical Director, or production manager

Multiple roles assigned based on individual career aspirations

Five productions presented each year by FSU School of Theatre

Notable Alumni

FSU School of Theatre ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni on Broadway, one of only three public universities with that honor

Graduates work in theatre, live events, theme parks, and entertainment technology nationwide

Updated 2d ago