Theatre

Overview

Why pursue your MFA in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College?

• Our curriculum crosses the boundaries of design, acting, directing, management, performance, technology, writing, producing, voice, movement, civic engagement, and much more.
• No two students’ course of study will be the same. Your individual program will be created in consultation with the program director in response to your background and interests.
• We encourage collaboration and want you to bring your histories, experiences and stories into the ecosystem of the program, sharing in the development of new questions, political urgencies, and social engagement.
• You’ll graduate from the program with a strong professional network and an understanding of how to situate and advocate for yourself in the field.
• An emphasis on the development of original work provides you the opportunity to explore theatre-making from diverse creative perspectives, such as puppetry, improvisation, playwriting and collaborative creation.
• You will benefit from our close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City and connections with theatres and theatre organizations through internships and fieldwork experiences.
• The Theatre Outreach program also provides opportunities for teaching placements in schools, colleges, senior centers, half-way houses and prisons.
• We are consistently ranked among the Best College Theatre Programs by the Princeton Review.