THEATRE EDUCATION AND APPLIED THEATRE (MFA)
Emerson’s MFA in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre is a 48-credit program that builds upon your existing skills as a theatre-maker, theatre educator, and community practitioner.
- 48-credit Master of Fine Arts program focused on deepening your skills in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre
- Designed for students with several years of work experience as teaching artists and theatre practitioners who want to deepen their craft, contribute to research and practices in the field, and prepare for leadership positions in regional theatres, arts organizations, or educational spaces, teaching in higher education, or pursue their doctoral degree
- Your main focus will be completing a year-long thesis
World-Renowned Faculty
As you cultivate your own talent, you will work hand in hand with your professors—distinguished directors, producers, writers, actors, performance artists, and educators—who have national and international experience. Theatre Education and Applied Theatre faculty members serve as not only your teachers, but also as your professional mentors and peers.
Mentorship and Networking
Our MFA students are paired with a member of the Graduate Faculty for one-on-one mentorship. During this time, mentors advise them on subject matter interests like student teaching, theatre for young audiences, community-based practice, and theatre for social change. Mentors also serve as the point person for a student’s thesis consideration during their first year. Mentors provide academic advising, career guidance, and networking connections.