E-mail: theatrefilm@bgsu.edu
The Master of Arts Program in Theatre at Bowling Green State University is designed to provide students with fundamentals essential for the development of independent thought and expression, ingredients necessary for creative scholarship and artistry in the theater. Students are afforded a basic understanding of theatre and performance history, theory, criticism, and research methods and their application to practical work in theatre. Students may pursue one of two courses of study: the M.A. Thesis Track (i.e., Plan I), or the M.A. Portfolio Track (i.e., Plan II).
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Theatre program are expected to be able to:
- Analyze diverse performance texts from various historical periods and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate fluency in the theories, criticisms, and research methodologies in the interdisciplinary fields of theatre and performance.
- Use performance as the site and process for critical, cultural, and historical understandings.
- Develop skills in theatre design and technologies.
- Develop the ability to collaborate in theatre production as a dramaturg, actor, director, designer and/or technician.
- Communicate and present knowledge as a scholar-artist-citizen in professional formats.
- Develop teaching skills
- Develop and carry out advanced scholarly and creative research.
Admission Requirements
Documents required:
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
Please refer to your program’s webpage for specific details about the nature and content of the additional documents required.
International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.
Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.
Application Requirements
Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements
International Application Information
Degree Requirements
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