Overview

This two year MFA in Playwriting at The City University of New York encourages playwrights to discover and celebrate their unique voice. Towards that end they will be given a thorough grounding in theatre history, dramatic literature, play analysis, and the craft of playwriting as well have the opportunity to take electives in other departments.

The capstone project of the program is the Hunter Play Festival, a week-long workshop with professional actors and a director which culminates in a public reading attended by agents, producers, and directors.

What you'll learn

Well known theatre artists will also be invited in to share their experience and expertise. In conjunction with this academic grounding and focus on individual needs, there will be hands-on workshops in which students learn how to collaborate with actors, directors and designers, culminating in staged readings and full productions of their plays..

Programme Structure

Courses included:

MFA Playwriting I: The One-Act Play
MFA Playwriting II: The Full-Length Play
MFA Playwriting III: Adaptation
MFA Production Workshop
History of Theatre
Play Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Rita and Burton MFA in playwriting are required to have a bachelor’s degree; they must submit two letters of recommendation and a full length play or a one act play of at least 40 pages, both as hard copy and as a PDF attachment.
An interview is strongly recommended. (Only matriculated students will be eligible to take MFA courses.) Admission will be decided by the Acting Director of the program and the Chair.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20520 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11090 USD / year

≈ 11090 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.

Funding

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What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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