Graduate drama students exploring movement and connection in a collaborative class setting

Train. Research. Transform

Whether in acting, design, directing, theatre history, or performance studies, our graduate programs are rooted in rigorous, collaborative, socially engaged practices. 

Graduate Programs
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See What’s On Stage

From bold classical and contemporary works to experimental collaborations, our stages come alive with the creative force of our students. Don’t miss out on what’s next. 

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Start Your Creative Journey

Explore BA major and minor programs that put character, courage, collaboration, critical thinking, and craft at the center of your education. 

Undergraduate Programs

Welcome to the
School of Drama

We cultivate a community of highly-skilled artists, scholars, and citizens who are engaged with the world and invested in theatrical storytelling—in all its guises—as a means of elevating and celebrating our individual and collective voices, promoting understanding, and nurturing compassion.

Our mission

Upcoming Productions

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OMNIA Break Room

Meany Hall—Studio Theatre
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They Don't Pay! We Won't Pay! 

Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
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The Seagull

Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
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Bunny

Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
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Our Programs

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BA in Drama

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MFA in Acting

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MFA in Design

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MFA in Directing

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Ph.D. in Theatre History & Performance Studies

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Why study drama at UW?

The School of Drama has exceptionally close ties to the Seattle theatre community. Our faculty and alumni have founded or currently hold leadership positions in many of our region's (past and present) theatres, including ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Azeotrope, The Empty Space Theatre, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Jet City Improv, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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