MFA Graduate Musical Theatre Writing at New York University

Programme overview

The Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program curriculum is designed in a nontraditional format with a major emphasis on collaboration. This involves both team-teaching by the core and adjunct faculty and extensive writing collaborations among the students. At the heart of the Program are the writing labs, led by the core faculty and adjuncts.

Faculty: Tisch School of the Arts | Duration: 64 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Writing Workshop I - Part I; Theatre/Music Theatre I; Crafts of Musical Theatre I: (taken multiple times; various sections); Writing Workshop II - Part; The American Musical I; The American Musical II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All graduate applicants to the Tisch School of the Arts are required to submit the General Graduate Application, as well as a department-specific portfolio or creative supplement. Each of these can be submitted online. See Graduate Admissions for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program. For international applicants, see International Applicant Requirements. Applicants with international credentials should be sure to check to see if their credentials are equivalent to an American Bachelor’s degree before applying.

Duration: 64 credits

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