Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
The Playwriting department is one of the oldest in the country and prepares early-career playwrights for leadership in the field, within a community of fellow artists.
Faculty: David Geffen School of Drama | Department: Playwriting | Duration: Three years in residence | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: New Haven, CT, United States
Each term students take at least one writing course or anchor class. Year one includes Foundations of Anti-Oppressive New Play Development, Critical Response Process, Fall Workshop, New Play Lab and The Playwrights' Studio; later years include a second-year anchor class and production festivals.
Original play: an excerpt of 15-20 pages for first-round review, then one full-length play or two one-acts (maximum 100 pages) for second-round review, with statement of purpose and resume listing plays written and produced.
USD 40,750 a year (2026-27). Annual tuition for 2026-27; all full-time students in degree and certificate programs receive a 100 percent tuition scholarship. Source
Intake: Fall
Duration: Three years in residence
Apply through the official page: https://www.drama.yale.edu/admissions/online-application/
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Yale University, United States
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