MFA in Playwriting
MFA Playwriting students learn to collaborate
with directors, actors, and designers in a
creative professional environment deeply
committed to the Stanislavski/Actors Studio
philosophy, process, and tradition. Playwriting
students learn to create meaningful personal
stories and transform them into dramatic events
and characters with deeply human and intense
experiences. Playwriting students study acting
throughout their three years to support their
playwriting skills and personal expression.
The MFA in Playwriting is a three-year
program. Specialized courses include:
■ Playwriting
■ Film and Television Writing
■ Playwrights and Directors Unit
Upon graduation, students receive the title of Working Finalist at
The Actors Studio and are invited to attend sessions there for one
year and audition for membership. They are also invited to the
exclusive Playwrights and Directors Workshop.
