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Nov 10, 2024
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Graduate Catalog 2021-2022
Playwriting MFA
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The program provides ample workshop opportunities and free or affordable tickets to a wide range of New York City productions. The capstone project of the program is the Hunter Play Festival, a week-long workshop with professional actors and a director which culminates in a public reading attended by agents, producers, and directors.
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Admissions
Applicants to the Rita and Burton MFA in playwriting are required to have a bachelor’s degree; they must submit two letters of recommendation and a full length play or a one act play of at least 40 pages, both as hard copy and as a PDF attachment. An interview is strongly recommended. (Only matriculated students will be eligible to take MFA courses.) Admission will be decided by the Acting Director of the program and the Chair. The deadline for application is January 30.
Degree Requirements
This two year program encourages playwrights to discover and celebrate their unique voice. Towards that end they will be given a thorough grounding in theatre history, dramatic literature, play analysis, and the craft of playwriting as well have the opportunity to take electives in other departments. Well known theatre artists will also be invited in to share their experience and expertise. In conjunction with this academic grounding and focus on individual needs, there will be hands-on workshops in which students learn how to collaborate with actors, directors and designers, culminating in staged readings and full productions of their plays.
Required Courses (27 credits)
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