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Master of Arts in Theatre - Playwriting, Directing & Performance Studies

University of Nebraska Omaha · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Target Discipline: arts-designApplication Deadline: March 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Comprehensive theater graduate curriculum delivering practical dramaturgy, stage direction at the Weber Fine Arts Center, lighting design, and original playwriting development.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: Departmental production assistantships covering tuition and production stipends
Tuition Rate: $15,500/year
Application Fee: $45

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: Undergraduate degree in theater or humanities with GPA 3.0+; portfolio/audition
English Language: TOEFL 79+
Standardized Exam: GRE not required
Application Materials: Theatrical statement of purpose and writing sample
Letters of Recommendation: Two recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nebraska Omaha's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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