1. University of Iowa
The University of Iowa
107 Theatre Building
Iowa City, IA 52242-1795
Phone: (319) 335-2700 or (800) 553-IOWA
Fax: (319) 335-3568
E-mail: theatre@uiowa.edu
Master of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy (Two Years)
The MFA in Dramaturgy is central to the mission of training theatre artists who will create the theatre of the future by building on theatrical traditions of the past. While providing the training needed to work as dramaturgs on works of all periods and types, the MFA in Dramaturgy at Iowa focuses on the training of new play dramaturgs with special skills in the development of new work. At Iowa, the tradition of new play dramaturgy extends back to the founding of the department in the 1930s. Along with such figures as Columbia's Brander Matthews and Yale's George Pierce Baker, Iowa's first Chair of Theatre Arts, E.C. Mabie, pioneered the development of drama as an independent discipline in which scholars and artists could train to create and lead the theatre of the future. Under the leadership of Oscar Brownstein in the 1970s, the MFA Program in Playwriting offered one of the country’s first courses in Dramaturgy, through which MFA candidates in Playwriting served as dramaturgs on department productions of classic plays. In the 1990s, the department developed a pilot program in Dramaturgy in close association with the Playwrights Workshop. The program was formally approved by the Graduate College in 1999. The Department of Theatre Arts sponsors semester-long residencies and short-term workshops by leading playwrights, dramaturgs, and other theatre artists. Many of their courses and workshops are open to MFA Dramaturgs. The MFA Program in Dramaturgy requires a minimum of sixty-four semester-hours of coursework in dramaturgy, theatre history, and dramatic literature/theory/criticism. Although students must fulfill particular course requirements, each student’s plan of study is individualized in consultation with the program head. In addition to developing expertise in traditions of Western theatre, students are encouraged to situate their work as scholar/dramaturgs in the context of nontraditional and non-Western forms. In the final year of enrollment, students are required to complete a thesis that represents their dramaturgical philosophy and its application to theatre practice. While coursework in history, literature, and theory is essential to the program, so is the development of applied skills in dramaturgical research, analysis, and collaboration, through which students draw on their knowledge and skills in helping facilitate the creation of works for the stage. Students are required to serve as dramaturgs in the Playwrights Workshop, the principal course of the MFA Program in Playwriting, and on the annual Festival of New Plays, a weeklong series of productions and readings developed by MFA playwrights in collaboration with students across department programs. Students are also expected to serve as production dramaturgs on the department’s Mainstage and Gallery productions. For interested students, there are production opportunities in the Iowa Summer Repertory Theatre and our department’s companion units in the Division of Performing Arts - the Department of Dance and the School of Music. Must have a 3.0 or better.
2. Roosevelt College
Masters in Directing/Dramaturgy (Three Year Program)
They offer to help with tuition for graduates.
Chicago 430 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 341-3500
3. Ohio State University
PhD. in Dramaturgy (Ninety credit hours)
The Ph.D. program is designed to serve prospective teachers, critics, and scholars in theatre studies. Also, in support of the scholarly degree, it provides some training opportunities in production. Each candidate, working with an adviser, develops an individual program of study that includes not only a wide range of general courses in history, critical theory, dramatic literature, performance analysis, and research methods but also a specialized group of courses in the candidate's areas of interest. Each candidate also selects at least one area of production for training (acting, directing, design, or dramaturgy). In addition, candidates have the opportunity to take courses taught by adjunct faculty outside the department. Candidates will thus develop a strong foundation in theatre studies; they will also be able to design special programs of study, appropriate to their backgrounds and professional aims. The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 90 credit hours (including the credit hours for the dissertation).
Areas of Study
Theatre history and historiography, critical and dramatic theory, genre history and theory, production analysis and dramaturgy, women and theatre, archival access and training, contemporary performance arts, and design technology; Russian theatre, Greek theatre, ancient and modern, Asian theatre, English and American theatre and drama.
Department of Theatre
1089 Drake Performance and Event Center
1849 Cannon Drive
614/292.5821
4. University of Hull (United Kingdom)
Master’s in Performance Translation and Dramaturgy (Two Years)
The Department offers supervision of research degrees (MPhil and PhD) in a wide range of subjects, reflecting both the individual interests of staff
Your research might take the traditional form of a wholly written thesis, or might be centrally based on experimental practice supplemented by written critical commentary and other forms of documentation. Either way, you are offered the opportunity to expand your own knowledge, and that of the subject area, through original research in a form tailored to your needs, under expert guidance.
Postgraduate and Research degrees
For further details about our research degrees, please contact Director of Studies
Prof. Richard Boon
r.boon@hull.ac.uk
+44 (0)1482 465206
5. University of Aarhus (Denmark)
MFA In Dramaturgy (Two Years)
In the Department of Dramaturgy we study scenic art ranging from Greek tragedy to present day performances. We scrutinize the theatrical nature of everyday interaction. And we investigate the overall structures of communication and experience framing the manifold theatrical events. In research and teaching we take into account the multidimensionality of scenic art: theatre as a public institution, children’s theatre, theatre experiments, events, role play, digital theatre, the dramaturgy of exhibitions, film, video and television. We deal with the role of theatre and of the dramaturg in teaching, society and culture. Our teaching mixes analysis, practical production, experiments in our two theatre halls with theory and analysis.
Dramaturgy offers an undergraduate and a graduate program, a supplementary program and a program for high school teachers.
Department of Dramaturgy, University of Aarhus, Langelandsgade 139, DK 8000 Aarhus C, dramkj@hum.au.dk
6. University of Washington
PhD. of Criticism/Dramaturgy (Three Years of Studying)
The Ph.D. program provides comprehensive training in theatre and performance scholarship with a dual emphasis on theatre and performance history and dramatic theory. Particular strengths of the program include American, English and Classical studies, race and gender studies, semiotics, Asian and post-colonial theory. The three-year plan of study addresses a full range of Western and Non-Western materials from the ancient to the postmodern.
Graduates of the program have gone on to careers as university professors, arts administrators, dramaturgs and critics. Most applicants have theatre degrees and stage experience, but production work is not an integral part of the doctoral program. The enrollment is small, and individual attention to scholarly projects shapes the student's experience throughout the course of study. Whatever their particular interests, Ph.D. students are expected to develop the broadest possible understanding of theatre theory and history.
UW School of Drama
Box 353950 Seattle WA 98195
206.543.5140 phone
206.543.8512 fax
7. Wayne State University
PhD In Dramaturgy/Theatre Practice (Ninety Credit Hours)
Candidates for the PhD must complete 90 credits beyond the baccalaureate, including 30 hours of core courses, 30 hours of dissertation credits, one course in research methods, and a 6-credit minor within or outside the department. A maximum of 30 credits can be transferred from master’s level work. Dissertations normally employ critical or historical methods and do not involve production as such. The dissertation advisor, dissertation committee, or the graduate committee may provide additional requirements. Qualifying examinations cover both major and minor areas. Academic and Production Components On the academic side, the program concentrates on the traditional, broadly intellectual issues of theatre scholarship. PhD students study dramaturgy and theatre aesthetics, along with seminars in theatre history, dramatic theory and criticism, dramatic literature, and directing theory. On the production side, PhD students direct a fully-supported play with an undergraduate production team each year of 3-year residency. Core academic requirements are normally completed by the end of the second year and followed by qualifying examinations. The third year is devoted to developing a draft of the dissertation, and an additional year or two in the field is generally sufficient to complete and defend it. Part-time PhD students are also accepted, although production requirements may be different for them accordingly.
Department of Theatre
Wayne State University
4841 Cass Avenue, Suite 3225
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone (313) 577-3508 Fax (313) 577-0935
theatre@wayne.edu
8. York University (Toronto, Canada)
MFA in Dance Dramaturgy (Two Years)
York’s Dance MFA is unique — the only program in the world to offer research opportunities in both choreography and dance dramaturgy within the context of diverse contemporary dance practices. A two year program consisting relying on Choreography thesis and Dance Dramaturgy thesis. The MFA is aligned with the Dance Department’s pioneering BFA program (the oldest and largest of its kind in Canada) and builds on the 30-year history of York’s internationally recognized MA in Dance.
York University
Office of Graduate Admissions
PO Box GA2300
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
CANADA M3J 1P3
Tel: 416-736-5000
Fax: 416-736-5536
9. Mary Baldwin College (Staunton, VA)
MFA Emphasis in Dramaturgy (Two Years)
Dramaturgy, the art of writing for the theatre, is the discipline which unites scholarship and stagecraft. Dramaturgs use their knowledge of the Early Modern social, historical, and cultural context to contribute to choices made by actors, directors and designers in rehearsal and in production. The dramaturgy emphasis leaves little room for elective classes. The program advises MLitt dramaturgy students to begin taking MFA required courses during the two MLitt years because some of the required courses are offered every other year.
Mary Baldwin College,
Staunton, VA 24401 1-540-887-7019
10. University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa,AL)
MFA Playwriting/Dramaturgy (Three Years)
Consists of a Three Year Program of Dramaturgy Classes and Playwriting plus Practicum &Thesis coursework.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Department of Theatre & Dance
Box 870239
115 Rowand-Johnson Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0239
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