The MFA in Playwriting prepares a select group of students for professional careers as dramatic writers and collaborative artists in theater, film, and television. The program offers a complete and relevant playwriting education with rigorous attention to craft and artistic exploration as well as consistent opportunities to develop those skills through presentations and productions. At the School of Drama, writers strengthen their voice and vision through intensive analysis and sustained collaboration with a diverse company of fellow writers, directors, and actors. Graduates gain experience with the full production process of creating new work for stage and film. Writing instructors at Drama are some of the most highly accomplished professionals in the country, with extensive expertise across all media and first-hand knowledge of the current industry landscape. Our award-winning alumni work regularly in theater, film, television, and emerging media.