MASTER OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE The Sarah Lawrence College Theatre Program, listed among the 20 Best College Theatre Programs by ALUMNI ARTISTS The Princeton Review since 2013, offers an advanced study of theatre that is: Josh Rice MFA ’14 Performer/Puppeteer hhMultidisciplinary—The program emphasizes theatre making as an integrative practice. Martin Balmaceda MFA ’13 Performer/Director hhCollaborative—Students work closely in classes, conferences, and productions with the faculty, their Chongren Fan MFA ’13 fellow graduate students, and the Sarah Lawrence Artistic Director, Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America, undergraduate theatre community. New York City hhExtensive—The emphasis of the program is on the Amy Suratt MFA ’12 development of original work, grounded in a study of Assistant Curator, La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, classical and contemporary forms and in a variety of New York City performance styles. Tamara Winters MFA ’12 hhPractical—Graduate curricular work is augmented by Artistic Director, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, a practicum in which students learn by doing. Cincinnati, Ohio Paola Irun MFA ’09 THE PROGRAM Founding Director, En Borrador Teatro en Construcción, Asunción, Paraguay To earn an MFA in theatre, students must complete 48 course credits (24 in the first year and 24 in the second). Justin Perkins MFA ’09 In addition, graduate students are expected to participate Performer and Puppeteer, Founding Member, in one or more practicum activities per year. These the American Centaurs Theatre Company may include involvement in department-sponsored Randall Whittinghill MFA ’07 productions, outreach placements, or internships. Acting Coach Graduate students will also be asked to take one analytical class during the course of their two-year career here Paola Mendoza MFA ’03 (history, theory, dramatic literature, etc.). Actress/Filmmaker/Author: Novel: The Ones Who Don’t Stay (2013) Jennifer Ortega MFA ’03 ADMISSION Founding Artistic Director, Monarch Theatre, New York City Applicants for the MFA in Theatre program must have Rob Decina MFA ’94 received a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree from Talent Agent an accredited college or university. Previous college work is expected to be at 3.0 or higher and should reflect Annie Rachele Lanzilotto MFA Writing, MFA Theatre advanced course study. Students are accepted on a full- Performer/Writer/Author: Memoir: L is for Lion (2013); time basis only. Poetry Collection: Schistsong (2013); Songwriter/Vocalist: Blue Pill, Eleven Recitations, Carry My Coffee FINANCIAL AID Graduate students are welcome to apply for financial aid. All aid is awarded on the basis of need. Non-teaching internships are available. Paul Lazar, actor/director Kron,Lisa playwright Daniel Alexander Jones, performance artist Wendall Harrington, projection designer Will Eno, playwright Erik Ehn,playwright Lear deBessonet, director Davis,Eisa writer/performer Ping Chong, director Jane Comfort, choreographer Lee Breuer, founding member ofMabou Mines Recent short-term include: guests Cassandra Medley, Playwriting Sibyl Kempson, Playwriting Tei Blow, Sound Design Director ofthe Graduate Program inTheatre Dan Hurlin Our impressive faculty ofworking includes: artists THE FACULTY sarahlawrence.edu/theatre-mfa MORE LEARN (914) 395-2371 Bronxville, NY10708 1 Mead Way Sarah Lawrence College Slonim House GRADUATE STUDIES forsetting the MFA inTheatre program. disciplinary study and integrated learning, making itan ideal academic to developing students asindividuals. The College also noted is for cross- degrees, the College nationally is known for academic rigor and commitment north ofMidtown Manhattan. Offering bothgraduate and undergraduate Sarah Lawrence located is on awooded suburban 30minutes campus just ABOUT SARAHLAWRENCE COLLEGE

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