Graduate Drama

We are not currently recruiting candidates for the MFA Program.

The University of Virginia’s Master of Fine Arts in Drama is a selective, conservatory‑style graduate program that offers intensive professional training in theatre performance, design, and production. The program provides students with rigorous, hands‑on experience across the dramatic arts, guided by faculty mentors who are active practitioners in their fields. Students engage deeply with the artistic, technical, and collaborative processes that drive contemporary theatre, developing advanced skills through studio work, coursework, productions, and practical assignments.

Designed to prepare students for careers in professional theatre, higher education, and related performance industries, the MFA emphasizes artistic growth, practical expertise, and the integration of theory with practice. Graduate students benefit from UVA’s production season, specialized facilities, and opportunities to work alongside faculty directors, designers, and technicians on fully realized shows.