Overview

Central Washington University students have opportunities to build solid portfolios by completing main stage projects in their focus areas.

Theatre Design and Production Students choose from a range of courses, both introductory and advanced, from writing and drawing, to construction and sewing, while pursuing one of the following:

Scenic Design and Technology
Costume Design and Technology
Lighting Design and Technology
Sound Design and Technology

Stage and Production Management

Key Facts

Why Study Theatre at CWU

Unique summer-based, limited-residency MA and enrichment courses in the Summer Institute for Theatre Arts specially designed for teachers
Reputation of excellence in education and production with faculty and students receiving Kennedy Center honors
Interdisciplinary Non-Profit Organization Management Minor and Certificate program
Great facilities
Practical application of course work in a mentoring environment through our professionally-modeled production company: Central Theatre Ensemble
Opportunities in production exclusively for undergraduates
Caring faculty and staff with extensive professional training and experience
Personal attention in small to moderately-sized classes
Our graduates find success
Cost effective tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Costume Technology
Theatre Drafting
Scene Technology
Lighting Technology
Stage Management
Theatre Rendering
Career and Portfolio Preparation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after March 1 will be processed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your official application for admission
Submit a non-refundable $60 application fee.
Submit an official high school transcript.
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
International Students must submit one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, IELTS, Cambridge IGCSE/GCE/GCSE or A level result of First Language, International Baccalaureate (IB), PTE, SAT or ACT

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26176 USD / year

≈ 26176 USD / year
Out-of-State

26176 USD / year

≈ 26176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7469 USD / year

≈ 7469 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 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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Scholarships Information

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