Overview

This is surrounded by a vision of professional training that is most concerned with the formation of a specific attitude toward the artistic process, a way of thinking based on the ever-changing realities of today's arts world. It is a vision grounded in collaboration, relevance, and sustainability, favoring knowledge of current affairs and professional practice within an awareness of our sometimes common, sometimes separate, cultural heritages.

Key facts:

Each M.F.A. candidate participates in the mounting of productions in the department, working side by side with faculty and staff. The annual production season generally includes four fully mounted main stage shows, workshop productions, and occasional summer shows. A strong relationship exists with the Moss Arts Center and the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), where students are provided further experiential opportunities. In addition, students have frequently worked on productions outside the department, both on and off campus, locally and beyond. A professional internship also is required for completion of the degree.
The Theatre Arts program of Virginia Tech remains small by design, accepting only a few students each year, to allow maximum production opportunities for the M.F.A. student. Every student accepted into the program is awarded an assistantship and full tuition waiver. Our graduates have been exceptionally successful in gaining employment upon completion of the degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Directing

Production Studio

Topics in Theatrical Scenic Technology

Topics in Art Leadership

Arts Management Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed, signed application to the Graduate School

Official transcripts of all college-level work

Three letters of recommendation

Graduate admission tests (GRE, etc.) are not required

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the director of the program area of interest to discuss the program before applying

In addition, each program area may have additional requirements, and an on-campus interview and visit is strongly encouraged

Cover letter

Statement of personal philosophy of theatre and career goals; and

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

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In-State

16232 USD / year

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Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 USD / month

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