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Old 03-16-2008, 12:15 PM   #1
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BA Theatre (writing emphasis)

I know this is the musical theatre forum, but I've seen a lot of posts about general theatre programs here, so I figured this would be the place to ask (let me know if I'm wrong).

Anyway, I'm a high school junior and an aspiring playwright. I was wondering if anyone knew what schools offer a BA Theatre with a concentration in playwriting/writing for the stage. Maybe even a BFA in playwriting/dramatic writing?

Thanks so much in advance!
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Old 03-16-2008, 12:51 PM   #2
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i would think that any strong theatre BA in a liberal-arts-esque school would allow you to combine interests in writing and theatre-- once you find some schools you're interested in, look at their specific course offerings to see what playwriting courses exist.

not that this is comprehensive by ANY means, but just a few off the top of my head:
-sarah lawrence has a good theatre scene and is VERY well known for its creative writing, so you could probably create something that works for you
-nyu's playwrights horizons studio gives you the opportunity to do many different things (directing, design, tech, playwriting is definitely one of those) that you experiment with and ultimately choose a track
-depaul has a BFA in playwriting
-investigate columbia college chicago-- they seemed to have a lot to offer in terms of playwriting (just from google)
-i have heard of brown in conjunction with playwriting...worth a look?
-suny purchase has an interdisciplinary BFA between the humanities and arts schools

hope this is helpful!
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Old 03-16-2008, 12:59 PM   #3
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I agree with deenierah that many BA liberal arts schools with strong creative writing and theater may be a good option. (Example, Brown, Sarah Lawrence)

That said....here are a few specific programs....

BFA in Dramatic Writing....
NYU/Tisch
SUNY Purchase

University of the Arts has Writing for Film/TV

Chapman University (in Dodge....playwriting and screenwriting)

USC has Writing for Screen/TV

Ithaca's BA in Drama has Playwriting

Bennington College...BA Playwriting and Screenwriting

DePaul University....BA Playwriting and Screenwriting

Drexel Univ.....BA Screenwriting and Playwriting

Loyola Marymount....BA Screenwriting and Playwriting

Ohio University...BA Playwriting and Screenwriting

University of Michigan...Playwriting and Screenwriting

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