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Theatre Arts
College of Architecture, Arts, and Design
Infirmary; original section, built in 1876, used as home for presidents until converted, along with a 1902 addition, into an infirmary. Named after Dr. William F. Henderson who was the college physician from 1890 to 1935.
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195 Alumni Mall, Henderson Hall, Mail Code:0141 Blacksburg VA 24061
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Department Head : Jeffrey Loeffert
Graduate Program Director : John Ambrosone
Professors:
Robert Leonard;
Patricia Raun
Associate Professors:
John Ambrosone;
Amanda Nelson
Professor of Practice:
Stacy Blackburn;
Laura Copenhaver;
Tyler Holland
Theatre Arts Introduction
Virginia Tech’s three-year MFA Program in Theatre is committed to a student's professional advancement and creative journey. Providing autonomy for self-discovery, the program prepares students through experiential learning reinforced by fundamental practices. We equip students with strong interpersonal communication skills for a range of collaborative environments.
Core Values:
• Mentorship• Collaboration• Commitment• Proficiency
Program DescriptionThe foundation of this program lies in practical application centered in production experience and management of production processes. Each student, in agreement with her/his Principal Advisor and graduate committee, develops a personalized program over the course of three years that responds to the student's background, needs, and goals. Students work on productions and projects in our department, the Moss Arts Center, or with regional arts organizations, assuming a greater responsibility as they progress through the program. In the student’s final year, they undertake an internship with a theatre company, arts organization, or specific artist, providing students with extended experience in the field.
The program remains small by design, accepting only a few students each year, to allow maximum production opportunities for the M.F.A. student. Every student accepted into the program is awarded an assistantship and full tuition waiver.
Financial Aid
A full assistantship is provided to each student accepted into the program and is renewable each year, dependent on satisfactory progress toward the degree. The assistantship also includes a full tuition scholarship and out-of-state fee waiver. To be eligible for the assistantship and tuition waiver, a student must be enrolled in 12 credit hours each semester.
Offered In (Blacksburg)
Degree Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Institution code: 5859
The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts (MFA) offers concentrations in Arts Leadership, Directing and Public Dialogue, Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Technical Direction, Stage Management, and Properties Design.The foundation of this program lies in practical application centered in production experience and management of production processes. Each student, in agreement with her/his Principal Advisor and graduate committee, develops a personalized program over the course of three years that responds to the student's background, needs, and goals.Students work on productions and projects in our department, the Moss Arts Center, or with regional arts organizations, assuming a greater responsibility as they progress through the program. In the student’s final year, they undertake an internship with a theatre company, arts organization, or specific artist, providing students with extended experience in the field.
During the three-year program, the student can expect to engage in a series of experiences, which typically include:1. Studios, which are tutorial interactions between students and faculty, and small group. classes. These are usually based on projects or areas of study specific to the student’s program.2. Graduate Seminar sequence in which students study a variety of performance texts and traditions, non-profit and commercial models of theatre making, research, writing, and producing.3. Production involvement in which the student assumes major responsibilities in production and management activities in the department, at the Moss Arts Center, or in a local or. regional arts organization.4. Field projects and/or external opportunities (of short duration) at professional venues or. organizations, when available and possible.5. Regional and national conferences, productions, and workshops, when applicable.6. Summer projects/work for continued professional growth and development.7. Professional residency or internship.8. Final project and report.
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Facilities Introduction
Production and teaching facilities are located on the Blacksburg campus, primarily in Henderson Hall, Theatre 101 - a LEED-certified facility, and the Studio and Haymarket Theatres located in the Squires Student Center. Construction on Theatre 101 and the renovation of Henderson Hall were completed in the fall of 2009.
Classrooms and Labs
The renovated Henderson Hall houses general and dedicated classrooms, faculty offices, and fully equipped specialty labs, including: a CAD computer lab with multiple stations, a lighting design lab, a model-building lab, and an A/V sound and visual media design lab. Graduate student offices also are in this building.
Performance Venues
The Studio Theatre is a 214-seat three quarter thrust/modified proscenium. It features outstanding lighting, sound, and video systems, with a trap below and flexible actor access surrounding the stage area. A dismountable second level gallery is a readily available addition to the performance space. Its location directly in front of the Scene Shop makes set construction and loading remarkably convenient.
The Haymarket Theatre in Squires Student Center is a 485-seat traditional proscenium with continental seating and a 34-foot wide proscenium, lending to more traditional theatre works. It is fully equipped with sound, lighting, and fly systems.
Theatre 101 is a state-of-the art teaching theatre space and classroom facility that opened in Fall 2009. It is a 42 x 42 square foot open space with a lighting grid at 18 feet above stage level. Audience risers and portable seating allow flexible staging configurations; a box office and dressing room add further support. This venue is used primarily for workshop productions directed by students and faculty and for occasional guest productions. The new facility has strong technical capability and a lobby front offering a public face to the campus and the town of Blacksburg.
Moss Arts Center is a brand new multi-faceted facility that incorporates a performance hall, gallery spaces, ICAT labs and performance spaces, classrooms, and offices. The new center brings professional artists and companies from around the globe to the Virginia Tech campus and community.
Production Support Facilities
The department maintains a fully equipped Scene Shop and Costume Shop for the construction of sets and costumes. The Scene Shop is a 3500 square foot space with 20 feet of clear height and an accessible loading dock, located immediately adjacent to The Studio Theatre. The Costume Shop is a 1200 square foot space featuring excellent resources for cutting, patterning, construction and finishing, fittings, and storage necessary for complete design and build of costumes and costume crafts. A Management Office provides support for promotion, publicity, front-of-house, and all management operations.
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