Overview

Theatrical productions and classroom study are of equal importance, and give students broad experience in both. You can learn all that at Indiana University Bloomington, the department of Theatre and Drama.

Key Facts

Stage design, costume design, lighting design, technical theatre, playwriting, dramaturgy, theatre history, theory and criticism, and dramatic literature are all considered to be vital and interrelated aspects of the total theatre and drama program at Indiana University.

This department works collaboratively among these domains to stage exceptionally fine student productions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Combat

Advanced Movement for the Theatre

Studies in Acting

Voice for the MFA

Theories of Directing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All students seeking admission to Department of Theatre + Dance graduate programs must complete the Indiana University Graduate School online admissions application and pay the required application fee.

As a part of the application, the University Graduate School also requires three letters of recommendation written by persons familiar with your technical skill, creative ability, and potential for growth.

You are also required to submit a 300-500 word statement of purpose. This should relate to the study of theatre in general, as well as to your special areas of interest.

The GRE is not required to apply to any IU Theatre + Dance graduate program.

Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, official information regarding university application procedures and degree requirements can be found on the University Graduate School web page.

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

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year
Out-of-State

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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