M.F.A. in Theatre
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Our two-year, low-residency, intensive degree is designed for working and aspiring theatre artists, educators, and leaders to build healthier, more inclusive theatre communities.

Theatre for the Modern World
The theatre world is in an historic moment where change is being demanded. Theatre has always been an evolving art, sensitive to social change and progress, but that has not meant that educational programs have taught theatre artists to engage actively in changing how we approach the art.
Focusing on diversity, inclusion, mental health, and safe practices, the Randolph M.F.A. embraces an accessible new model of learning so as to intentionally educate theatre artists who will help build healthier theatre communities.
The Degree
This terminal degree is designed to develop individual artistry and leadership through advanced, specialized training in…
Acting
Design
Directing
The Randolph Difference
Low Residency
Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.
2 Year Program
Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.
Mentorship
Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.
Diverse Faculty
Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.
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Low Residency
Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.
2 Year Program
Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.
Mentorship
Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.
Diverse Faculty
Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.
Faculty
The Randolph M.F.A. in theatre features a faculty of nationally recognized professional theatre artists dedicated to creating the field’s next leaders.
Department News
In the limelight: Theatre course introduces students to basics of special effects, lighting, and sound
The familiar strains of Queen’s “Under Pressure” rang out in Randolph’s Lab Theatre, the overhead lights pulsing with the beat.
Read MoreFall theatre production, ‘Doctor Faustus,’ embraces the ‘spooky vibes of the season’
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29; and 2 p.m. Oct. 30.
Read More‘Shakespeare isn’t scary’: Students strive to make the Bard’s work more accessible
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of students and faculty participating in Randolph’s 2022 Summer […]
Read MoreIn the limelight: Theatre course introduces students to basics of special effects, lighting, and sound
The familiar strains of Queen’s “Under Pressure” rang out in Randolph’s Lab Theatre, the overhead lights pulsing with the beat.
Read MoreFall theatre production, ‘Doctor Faustus,’ embraces the ‘spooky vibes of the season’
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29; and 2 p.m. Oct. 30.
Read More‘Shakespeare isn’t scary’: Students strive to make the Bard’s work more accessible
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of students and faculty participating in Randolph’s 2022 Summer […]
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