Overview

Transcend the stage through work that engages with the world beyond the theater walls at The New School with our MFA in Contemporary Theatre and Performance. Find your voice as a change-maker and use your talent, curiosity, self-knowledge, and creative resilience to succeed as a future-forward artist.

Fearless Creative Collaboration

Make work that exemplifies highly progressive ideals and supports your professional growth, individual creative thought, and civic engagement as an artist in today’s world. Advance your craft by integrating acting, directing, and dramatic writing practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Context
Social Practice
Community Coursework
Collaborative Projects
Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Drama View 257 other Masters in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

135

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application
Submit Your Application Fee
Complete your Artist Statement
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Submit Your Artist Portfolio
Prepare for Your Portfolio Conference
Submit College Transcripts
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Submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56740 USD / year

≈ 56740 USD / year
Out-of-State

56740 USD / year

≈ 56740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56740 USD / year

≈ 56740 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Contemporary Theatre and Performance.

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Overview

Fearless Creative Collaboration

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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