Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts > School of Theatre and Dance > Theatre, MFA
The University of Houston Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre program has four primary areas of study:
- Acting
- Design
- Technical Direction
- Costume Technology
MFA in Theatre - Acting
The University of Houston + Alley Theatre M.F.A. Professional Actor Training Program is an immersive three-year program designed to prepare actors for work at leading regional theatres and in major commercial markets around the country. The program nurtures agile, innovative, and adaptable performers by immersing candidates in a rigorous, progressive arc of training.
A curated curriculum of classwork and challenging studio sessions provides a foundation for the creation of our mainstage season of fully realized, powerhouse productions. The program keeps a constant eye on the changing needs of the profession, bringing in outside artistic directors and industry specialists, and sending actors to regional auditions where they win the jobs that build a resume and a career.
Professional connections are forged through our network of faculty and alumni, renowned guest artists and directors, as well as ongoing auditions with Shakespeare festivals and regional theaters. The third year of study is housed within the prestigious Alley Theatre, where students work alongside the Resident Acting Company and jump-start their careers at a nationally celebrated LORT theater. The combination of intensive studio training, diverse production experience, and professional networking launches graduates into our industry like no other program in the country.
MFA in Theatre - Design
Design students specialize and train in one or more discipline: scenic design, costume design or lighting design. All students enter the program together and remain together for three years. Only one class is trained at a time. Collaboration is the heart and soul of the program. Students will develop a solid working knowledge of the elements and principles of their discipline in order to create a close collaborative working environment. In addition to the design and collaboration classes, the curriculum includes the study of dramaturgy, literature and theatre history. Upon successful completion of the program, a UH graduate will be exceptionally well suited and qualified for a career in the theatre and the related entertainment industry.
For further information, please view https://www.uh.edu/kgmca/theatre-and-dance/theatre-graduate/.