Master of Arts - Theatre - Theatre Production

The theatre production specialization is specifically designed for the working teacher who produces plays and would like to obtain an advanced degree through hands-on courses.

This program is specifically designed around the students work schedule with courses offered annually in July and a culminating project at the home school. The option of completing part of the course work during the academic year to complete the degree in a more expedited manner is also an option of qualified students. Since it was established in 1996, teachers representing 27 states and 12 nations have attended this unique limited-residency graduate program. Students join more than 45 other students each summer learning new skills to take back to the classroom and networking with other theatre artists and educators.

Most graduate courses supporting the theatre production specialization are offered over three summer sessions through the Summer Institute for Theatre Arts. Introductory courses are delivered online during the term prior to the summer session in which the student has been admitted.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate successful theatre practice and in meeting endorsement standards for Washington state, both in in theoretical discussion and as they produce their culminating project.
• Articulate the various theatre genres and apply each genre to specific works
• Critically analyze their own work and the work of their peers as it relates to individual students’ local situations.
• Critical thinkers with the ability to incorporate theatre practice into immediate productions and continue life-long learning.