Directing
The UMass Department of Theater is not accepting any applications to its graduate programs this year, as no new students will be admitted in Fall 2010. We accept students 2 out of every 3 years, and we are currently in the "off" year of our application cycle. Please do not apply this year. We will once again be accepting applications next year (2010-2011) for admission starting Fall 2011. For more information about a specific graduate program, please contact the faculty member listed for that area.
The Directing Program provides an ongoing forum for faculty and peer response to production and studio work as well as a focus on directorial tools such as action and storytelling, analysis and conceptualization, organization and preparation, and working with collaborators. In addition to directing one project each semester they are enrolled, students are exposed to an array of experiences that can help them to cultivate the sensibilities, strategies and creative responsiveness necessary for a sustained professional life as a theater practitioner.
Download the benchmarks for the Directing MFA program (PDF).
Downoad a sample plan of study for the Directing MFA program (PDF).
Email professor Gil McCauley or visit his website.
Email professor Gina Kaufmann.
Student Work and Links
- Lighting Design MFA student Jonathan Hicks shares his thoughts about design and his work in our program and elsewhere on his blog Havenworth Performing Arts Center.
- Dramaturgy MFA student Liana Thompson was the literary associate at Williamstown Theatre Festival last summer.
- Directing MFa student Shawn LaCount directed Assassins for Bostons'
Company One, of which he is the artistic director. The production
has been nominated for an
Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Award. The production received a nomination from the group for Best Musical as well.
More information about the Program
