Overview

There are regularly courses or experiential opportunities on playwriting, dramaturgy, adaptation, improvisation, stage management, arts administration, performance, movement, design, directing, event management, backstage production, front of house and publicity, and leadership and administration, exposing the students to every aspect of the theatre world.

Throughout your time at Washington, you will not only be exposed to many different aspects of production, but you'll also be encouraged to try as many as possible to see what interests you.

Key Features

The Theatre major at Washington College includes programming balanced with theory and practice, breadth and depth, and an emphasis on being a strong collaborator. Students work with one another, as well as department faculty and staff, to bring productions to life.

They are regularly producing more new and contemporary plays than other colleges of the size. Through coursework and experience, you will better understand the human condition and learn empathy by stepping into the shoes of other people.

You can get involved with productions—in any way that interests you, regardless of experience—as soon as your first semester. There are typically between four and six productions each semester, most of which are Senior Capstone Experiences (SCEs), but some are faculty productions. There are three options for the theatre SCE:

A traditional research thesis in the areas of theatrical criticism, theory, or history

A playwriting thesis in which the student writes, workshops, and produces a rehearsed reading of a full-length play

A production thesis in which the student serves as dramaturg, stage manager, designer, performer, or director of a department production

As part of the SCE process, seniors, as producers of their production, build their teams and find the right people to complete their production, from cast to crew.

Many facets of the department are student-driven, from the shows produced to the way those shows look on the stage, to the new equipment purchased to help students succeed.

With access to two theatres, scenery, props, costumes, and lighting and sound shops, a design lab, rehearsal rooms, and outdoor performance spaces, Students are encouraged to participate in departmental productions, workshops, lectures, and other events.

It is possible for students to double major or minor in other areas of interest across campus. Students can also study abroad, and are encouraged to do so in England, Ireland, or Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drama, Stage, & Society

Acting

Directing

Theatrical Design

Dramaturgy

Shakespeare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chestertown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed International Student Financial Assistance Form or a copy of the International Student Application for Financial Assistance

Secondary/high school transcript and exam results

Standardized test scores OR a test-optional form

International students can submit one of the following test scores: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, the Duolingo English Test, the Pearson English Test, or the Cambridge English Exam.

Students who apply from a country where English is an official language may apply with a test-optional form to Washington College. If a test-optional form is submitted, other test scores are not required.

Letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or school administrator

Personal essay

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56988 USD / year

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56988 USD / year

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Living costs

Chestertown

United States

1420 - 2405 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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