Overview

The Performing Arts programme at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts can combine a concentration in theatre with minors in music, arts management or music production, to design a program uniquely tailored to their own interests and future goals.

What You’ll Learn

Located in one of the country's premier arts and cultural meccas, MCLA performing arts students leverage a dynamic range of coursework and practical application with unparalleled access to the Berkshire’s world-class performing arts institutions to become well-rounded individuals equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to careers in the theater. MCLA's Performing Arts graduates work as actors, designers, stage managers, directors, producers, technicians, artisans, engineers, and educators.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Drawing for Theatre

Play Analysis

Costume Construction

Theatre History

Beginning Acting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, 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.

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General requirements

Common Application
Personal Statement/Essay (250 - 500 words)
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Official secondary school transcript and/or college transcripts formally evaluated course by course. The following organizations provide a course by course evaluation: CED

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22011 USD / year

≈ 22011 USD / year
Out-of-State

22011 USD / year

≈ 22011 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13066 USD / year

≈ 13066 USD / year

Additional Details

New York & New England $ =12,400

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What You’ll Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

North Adams

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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