The Department of Theatre + Dance produces a robust production season consisting of plays, musicals, and full-length dance recitals. Additionally, there is a summer season and other special events. 

No, the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required for the M.F.A. program. 

At the graduate level, there is only the “Main Stage” experience. Graduate students serve as the primary designers (lighting, costumes, scenery), technical directors, scenic artists, cutter/drapers, and properties masters for all shows. See details about the season here. 

We have graduate students in all design & technology areas. There are 5 Scenic Designers, 4 Costume Designers, 5 Lighting Designers, 4 Costume Technology and 5 Theatre Technology (TD) students. When combined with M.F.A. Acting, Directing, Playwriting, and Dramaturgy students, the Department of Theatre + Dance has 50 graduate students and approximately 250 undergraduate majors.

Financial aid resources are available from IU's Office of Financial Aid.

Yes, all M.F.A. students accepted into the program are offered graduate assistantships which provide a full tuition waiver, plus a competitive stipend, for each of their three years of study. Some fees cannot be waived.

If teaching coincides with the students professional goals, opportunities exist to gain college-level teaching experience through both laboratory instruction and classroom lectures.

The department takes pride in offering a wide range of theatrical genres to students and audiences. Musicals, plays, dance and new works of diverse styles are produced each season. 

You can find admissions information here.

Students are mentored into their respective professions by the major professor in their area (Lighting, Costumes, Scenery, or Technical Direction) with the purpose of meeting each individual student’s professional goals.

All Design and Technology faculty maintain active professional careers. Please see individual faculty profiles for more details.