Overview

On the John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon University each year, two highly motivated and visionary directors are admitted to the program with tuition fully covered through the Fellowship.

Encouraged to think critically and adventurously about their work in a generative environment, Wells Fellows are known to dream big, challenge, innovate, clearly communicate, implement and take action.

Key facts

Wells Fellows deepen and hone directing skills and technique inside a variety of studio classes, participatory workshops, and productions with critical feedback.

Through the study of art movements, text analysis, theory, history, classic plays, exposure to new technologies, and participation in a variety of new work development initiatives, Fellows gain an understanding of the formal structures of directing, theater’s intersectionality with other art forms, and the courage to experiment through rigorous practice.

As theater boundaries continue to expand, directors develop the tools, vocabulary, flexibility, and vision to actively investigate and envision its future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directing ThinkTank

P3: Plays Proposals & Pitches

Text to Stage

Expanded Theater

New Works

Director Generator

Scenography

Directors’ Series-Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Drama View 1333 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

$75 Application Fee

High School Courses and Grades

Standardized Testing Scores (If English is not your native language, this includes the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test.)

Secondary School Counselor Evaluation

Teacher Recommendation

Common Application Essay

Common Application Writing Supplement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year
Out-of-State

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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

Funding

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