Overview

Part arts incubator, part apprenticeship, students in this Performance Creation program at Moravian College create original solo and ensemble performance in both production and lab settings and teach theatre in the community while receiving hands-on experience in arts administration and production.

They’ll be embedded with Touchstone Theatre for the entire program, adding professional credits to their resumes alongside their education.

Features

Specializing in socially engaged performance creation and community-based work, Touchstone Theatre is a professional resident ensemble committed to using art to make a positive impact.

This regional first:

is an accelerated, full-time, two-year program
includes international travel and performance
is embedded in a professional ensemble
features a low, 2:1 faculty-student ratio
provides hands-on arts administration, production and teaching experience to create well-rounded professionals who get the job done.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Performance Creation Techniques
In the Studio: Devising Practices
Research and Theory
Topics in Site-Specific and Community-Based Performance
Culture and Identity in Performance
International Festival Experience: In the Audience and on the Stage
Arts in Education: Classroom Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bethlehem, 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

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above (exceptions to be made on case-by-case basis), and the completion of an appropriate undergraduate program or the equivalent
A letter of application
2 letters of recommendation
Resume
All Official Transcripts
Evaluation of Creative, Scholarly, or Professional Work. Demonstration of prior achievement in terms of their readiness to undertake graduate studies in their major field
Proof of a self-directed body of work; For Performers, a live audition; For Designers, Directors, Choreographers, Composers, etc., a portfolio of work appropriate to your discipline (preferably digital)
Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance with fingerprinting (students must be permitted to enter Pennsylvania classrooms, non-negotiable)
Basic Language Competencies: students must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skill in English to pursue the required studies.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8500 USD / year

≈ 8500 USD / year
Out-of-State

8500 USD / year

≈ 8500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8500 USD / year

≈ 8500 USD / year

Living costs

Bethlehem

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bethlehem

Funding

Scholarships Information

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