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279 Master's degrees in Drama in North America
Performance Creation
The Moravian College Master of Fine Arts in Performance Creation, in partnership with Touchstone Theatre, is a unique opportunity for artists to hone their vision and see their work through from artistic impulse to realization on stage.
Music - Opera Theater
Develop characterization, stage presence, diction, movement and other necessary theatrical skills through classes, coaching, workshop activities and public performances. And with a track for aspiring opera stage directors, you can gain practical opera experience onstage or off. The Music - Opera Theater MM program is offered at University of South Carolina.
Teaching: Theatre
The Teaching: Theatre programme at Rowan University is a full-time Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) degree. This hybrid course spans 33 semester hours and is designed for those with an undergraduate theatre background seeking initial New Jersey teaching certification for K-12 classrooms in a professional setting.
Applied Theatre
The Applied Theatre programme at The City University of New York is a pioneering Master of Arts degree delivered on campus. This postgraduate course offers full-time and part-time study modes, focusing on using drama for social justice and education. It prepares scholar-practitioners for leadership roles in diverse community settings.
Acting
The Acting program of Case Western Reserve University is a terminal professional degree, and candidacy for the program requires an undergraduate degree, some theatrical experience, or demonstrable potential for work at the graduate level. In addition, candidates must provide evidence of technical skill and creative ability.
Theater Design and Production - Stage Design
CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Stage Design program is offered by University of Cincinnati.
Theater - Design
Advance your career building the visual experience of contemporary theater with the Master of Fine Arts in Theater - Design in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Specialize in costume, lighting and scene design, and develop your creative passion for bringing a story to life on the stage.
Performance and Interactive Media Arts
Drawing on all the opportunities that New York City presents, this intimate, multidisciplinary Performance and Interactive Media Arts degree from The City University of New York features working artists at the top of their game.
Theater Design and Production - Makeup and Wig Design
CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Makeup and Wig Design program is offered by University of Cincinnati.
Stage Management
The Stage Management program at University of California, Irvine (UCI) is dedicated to the professional training of advanced students interested in developing their skills, knowledge, and abilities in production stage management.
Theatre
Theatre from Texas A&M University–Commerce offers an intensive study of dramatic traditions as well as practical, artistic explorations.
Classical Acting
The Shakespeare Theatre Company brings to the partnership world-class artists/teachers, a comprehensive training program and a distinguished reputation as a nationally and internationally recognized leader in classical repertory, under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Kahn. The Classical Acting program is offered at George Washington University.

Writing for Dramatic Media
This Writing for Dramatic Media major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas focuses specifically on the art and craft of writing for performance. This is a three-year long creative writing discipline housed in a film department.
Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts program of the Utah State University is the only theatre program in the state with its own professional Equity theatre company, where students and professionals have the opportunity to work with the Old Lyric Repertory Company.
Theatre
The University of South Carolina is the only school in the state that offers an MFA in acting, design or directing so you can achieve the highest degree possible in theatre design or performance. Apply to the Theatre MFA program.
Directing
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of directing with Florida State University's Directing MFA master program. This esteemed program offers a unique blend of artistic exploration and practical training, equipping students with the skills and vision to become visionary leaders in the field of theater.
Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification
At the Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification MA program from New York University students will learn pedagogical methods and drama strategies that can be integrated into the teaching of theatre, reading, writing, and language arts.
Performance Pedagogy
Designed to equip working, professional actors with the tools to expand their employment opportunities in teaching at the college and university level, the Performance Pedagogy at the University of Pittsburgh offers a dynamic synthesis of teaching, practice, and scholarship.
Dramatic Art
The Department of Dramatic Art at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers professional training programs in acting, costume production, and technical production leading to the master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree.
Directing
At California Institute of the Arts CalArts, in addition to MFA Directing-specific seminars and labs, students participate extensively in the Acting Program as well as in the Programs in Experience Design and Production.