Program Name

Theater

 Major Code

0902 

 Address

103 East Melnitz
Box 951622
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622 

 Phone

(310) 206-8441 

 Email

theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu  

 Website

www.tft.ucla.edu/programs/theater-department/graduate-degrees 

 Leading to the degree of

M.A., M.F.A.,

M.A.:  Applicants whose objective is the Ph.D. should see Theater and Performance Studies 

 Admission Limited to

Fall 

 Deadline to apply

M.A.: December 10th
M.F.A.:  December 1st, except for Acting, which is January 15th to be considered for admission and financial support; late applications may be considered for the M.F.A. Note however that interviews and auditions are conducted in January and February. Please consult the Theater website for schedule and location. 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: Optional 

 Letters of Recommendation

3

Consult department for additional information. 

 
 Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose, departmental application, and materials as indicated below:

M.F.A.:

Interviews and auditions for the M.F.A. program are conducted at various locations around the country in January and February. Details are available on the departmental website.

Acting. Complete résumé and audition for the acting committee or its representative

Design for Theater and Entertainment (scenic and production design, costume design, lighting design, and sound design, or production management). Résumé and evidence of ability appropriate to the area of emphasis as demonstrated by sketches, renderings, photographs, sound recording, production books, plots, technical papers, reviews, or other exhibits appropriate to the field of study. An interview and presentation of the portfolio are required.

Directing. Résumé and evidence of production work, which may include copies of prompt books, photographs, reviews and critical commentaries, and an essay outlining a directorial approach to a selected play. If the review committee requests an interview, applicants are notified of city location and dates at which time a full portfolio may be presented.

Playwriting. Résumé and two examples of creative writing which may include dramatic writing or narrative fiction such as full-length plays, one-act plays, and screenplays. At least one stage play must be included. An interview may be required by the department.

Applicants are advised that all records submitted in support of an application, including creative work (original or otherwise), are not returnable nor is the department responsible for such material.

M.A.

Departmental application, statement of purpose indicating area of interest, and a writing sample are required. In addition, candidates should demonstrate awareness and experience in one of the major fields of theater.