MFA in Theatre
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Our two-year, low-residency, intensive degree is designed for working and aspiring theatre artists, educators, and leaders to build healthier, more inclusive theatre communities.
Theatre for the Modern World
The theatre world is in an historic moment where change is being demanded. Theatre has always been an evolving art, sensitive to social change and progress, but that has not meant that educational programs have taught theatre artists to engage actively in changing how we approach the art.
Focusing on diversity, inclusion, mental health, and safe practices, the Randolph MFA embraces an accessible new model of learning so as to intentionally educate theatre artists who will help build healthier theatre communities.
The Degree
This terminal degree is designed to develop individual artistry and leadership through advanced, specialized training in…
Acting
Design
Directing
Playwriting
The Randolph Difference
Low Residency
Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.
2 Year Program
Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.
Mentorship
Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.
Diverse Faculty
Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.
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Low Residency
Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.
2 Year Program
Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.
Mentorship
Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.
Diverse Faculty
Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.
Faculty
The Randolph MFA in theatre features a faculty of nationally recognized professional theatre artists dedicated to creating the field’s next leaders.
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Running from June 13-16, the event features staged readings of new and original scripts about Central Virginia.
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