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The School of Drama is an undergraduate and graduate drama school within the Arts Division of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1940, the School of Drama offers a Bachelor's degree and MFA degrees in directing, design, and acting.
Drama-Performance majors complete a core course of study in acting, design and technical theatre, theatre history, literature, and criticism, and running crew, plus additional required courses, including Stage Management and advanced Acting.
At the UW School of Drama, we believe in the power of theatrical storytelling to elevate individual and collective voices, promote understanding and nurture compassion. Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students for careers as theatre professionals and scholars, while developing skills that are relevant to a wide range of fields.
The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. We offer MFA degrees in acting, design, and directing, a four-year undergraduate liberal arts education in Drama, and a PhD in theatre history and criticism.
The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow.
The School of Drama’s mainstage season features six shows fully-produced in three state-of-the-art spaces on campus, and featuring the work of our exceptional MFA acting, design, and directing students, as well as our undergraduate majors.