The University of Washington School Of Drama is a degree-granting institution founded in 1940 as a division of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington located in Seattle, Washington, USA.
It offers a Bachelor's degree and MFA degrees in directing, design, and acting. A Ph.D. in history theory and criticism is also offered. The MFA programs have outstanding reputations as top programs in the country. Each year, the MFA programs admit 8 actors, up to 6 design students, (2 each for costume, scenic design, and lighting), 3 for the Ph.D. program and every other year, 2 students are chosen in directing. The School of Drama presents a full subscription season of seven to nine productions every academic year, which primarily feature MFA students from all disciplines, and also includes undergraduates. The Undergraduate Theater Society (UTS) founded by alumni James Newman in 1992, self-produces a season of its own. Every year, the School presents members of its graduating MFA acting students in professional showcases in Seattle, New York and Los Angeles.
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