Overview

The Theatre programme at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides a comprehensive professional environment for artists and scholars to refine their creative voices through rigorous practice and theoretical study. This advanced degree is designed to foster excellence in performance, design, and pedagogy within a unique multicultural setting. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates traditional Western methods with diverse global performance styles.

Why Theatre at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The university is home to the John F. Kennedy Theatre, a premier facility that serves as a laboratory for artistic experimentation and public performance. As a world-renowned centre for Asian and Pacific performance, the department offers unparalleled training in forms such as Kabuki, Noh, and Hawaiian theatre. Students work alongside professionally active faculty who bring contemporary industry insights into the classroom and production shops. The programme's location in Honolulu provides a distinct cultural vantage point, allowing for deep engagement with indigenous and diasporic traditions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 22432 per semester
National fee: USD 22432 per semester
Local fee: USD 10400 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires 60 credit hours of study, combining core research requirements with specialised focus area coursework. Modules may include:

Theatre Research
Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Performance Studies
Advanced Choreography
Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Teaching Dance/Theatre
Graduate Theatre Workshop
Creative Project

Careers with Theatre

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the global performing arts industry and academia. Many alumni secure positions as professional actors, directors, and scenic or costume designers for regional and international theatre companies. The programme also equips students for careers in education, with many graduates serving as faculty members at reputable colleges and universities. Additionally, the focus on Theatre for Young Audiences and community-based practice opens pathways into arts administration, cultural consultancy, and applied theatre within social and educational organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Western Drama

Dramatic Theory

Performance Theory

Script Analysis

Topics: Theory

Western Drama

Theatre Theory

Theories and Systems

SE Asian/India

China

Theory and Criticism

Dance Enthology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.

Submit a copy of the passport identification pages, or a copy of the national identification card if a passport is not available.

Submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take English Language Proficiency.

Show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses, including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44864 USD / year

≈ 44864 USD / year
Out-of-State

44864 USD / year

≈ 44864 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 USD / month

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