Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING FOCUS
•Develops writers for performance within a liberal arts framework
•Coursework in scriptwriting and performance writing
•New Play Development Lab for workshopping original work
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Six to seven productions per season across three theatres
•Public readings of student work
•Production practicums integrated into curriculum
STUDY ABROAD
•Gaiety School of Acting program in Dublin, Ireland
•Tepper Semester at Syracuse University in New York City
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Brian Dembkoski '98 — Playwright, KC/ACTF finalist, Humboldt State MFA
•Holly Erin McCarthy '06 — Founder and playwright, Theater Under the Stairs
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
On-Campus Audition DayFeb 7, 2026
On-Campus Audition DayMar 6, 2026
On-Campus Audition DayApr 18, 2026
Interview Requirements
WRITING PORTFOLIO (required)
•Portfolio of creative writing including plays, video or film scripts, short fiction, and poetry
RESUME (required)
•Theatre and/or writing resume
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Students may declare the Dramatic Writing option after evaluation of submitted writing samples and successful faculty interview
•Rolling admissions
APPLICATION STEPS
•Apply to PSU via Common App or plymouth.edu/apply
•Register for interview date via department website
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•In-person portfolio review and interview on campus
•Submit writing samples for faculty evaluation
•Faculty interview
CONTACT
•Matt Kizer, Program Coordinator: mkizer@plymouth.edu
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:36 AM
TRAINING FOCUS
•Develops writers for performance within a liberal arts framework
•Coursework in scriptwriting and performance writing
•New Play Development Lab for workshopping original work
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Six to seven productions per season across three theatres
•Public readings of student work
•Production practicums integrated into curriculum
STUDY ABROAD
•Gaiety School of Acting program in Dublin, Ireland
•Tepper Semester at Syracuse University in New York City
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Brian Dembkoski '98 — Playwright, KC/ACTF finalist, Humboldt State MFA
•Holly Erin McCarthy '06 — Founder and playwright, Theater Under the Stairs
Updated Mar 24, 12:36 AM
Academic School Information
3.21
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
50%
Grad Rate
3,153
Enrollment
$57,304
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,626
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,566
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,216
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,676
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,714
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,030
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,157
Family Income $110k+$23,020
