ABOUT THE MA PROGRAM
The Sacramento State Department of Theatre and Dance offers a Master of Arts degree in Theatre geared for students interested in advanced study in theatre history and criticism. The curriculum, catering to the development of individual academic interests, is organized around four core seminars in theatre history and theory, supplemented with coursework in each student’s chosen emphasis in research, playwriting or directing. Exceptional facilities and distinguished faculty enable students to pursue a broad range of intellectual and creative ambitions. Recent graduates have gone on to teach at the community college and university level, work professionally with regional companies and pursue further study at the doctoral level. See: MA Goals and Objectives.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Successful applicants to the MA program come from a wide range of academic backgrounds in the arts, humanities and social sciences, displaying strong writing ability and analytical skills. Most incoming students have experience in performance and production, though this is not a prerequisite for admission.
In addition to University requirements, all applicants must submit the following materials directly to the Department of Theatre and Dance:
- letter of intent
- three letters of recommendation
- an example of the applicant’s best scholarly writing
Please send all materials, in one envelope to:
California State University, Sacramento
Department of Theatre and Dance
Attn: Graduate Coordinator
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819 - 6069
ADMISSION DEADLINES:
Fall admission is May 1
Spring admission is November 1
Master of Arts
Goals and Objectives
• Achievement of a broad grasp of the spectrum of Theatre Arts skills, the minimum level of which shall be that of the undergraduate major.
• Preparation in advanced techniques of research and criticism sufficient to foster independent inquiry and generate scholarly work in the culminating projects
• Historical study of texts, production and theory appropriate to future graduate studies beyond the M. A. or to teachers of high school and community college students
• Preparation in advanced techniques in the various area specialties: directing, acting, design (scenic, costume, lighting), and playwriting appropriate to future practitioners of the arts and to future professional training
• Students may choose to emphasize in either historical or technical areas, but pursue both goals
I wanted the relative freedom and creativity of creating a special major MA program. My academic training was multi-disciplinary, relevant to contemporary race and ethnicity studies, appropriate to local community theatre work, and directly related to my present work.
-Angela-Dee Alforque
Assistant Professor,
Ethnic Theatre, Sacramento City College
Sacramento State — Master of Arts in Multi-Cultural American History and Performance
Class of 2000
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