COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Playwriting at The Theatre School is designed to help students develop their own artistic voice while building a strong foundation in the craft of dramatic writing. The program encourages students to explore how they think, write, and express stories across different theatrical forms and situations. Throughout the four-year curriculum, students are introduced to the essential tools of playwriting, including structure, character development, dialogue, conflict, and thematic exploration. These elements are taught not only as technical skills but also as creative instruments that help students shape their individual storytelling style. The program places strong emphasis on both experimentation and discipline, allowing students to discover what kind of writer they are while also learning how to refine and improve their work over time. A key part of the learning process takes place in classroom and workshop environments, where students regularly write, revise, and present their material. These workshops provide a supportive space where ideas can be tested and developed through discussion and critique. Students also benefit from ongoing feedback through staged readings of their plays, which help them understand how their writing functions in performance. Faculty members play an important role in this process, offering guidance and mentorship throughout the program. They include experienced playwrights, dramaturgs, directors, and arts writers who bring professional industry knowledge into the classroom. Through both formal instruction and informal advising, students receive continuous feedback that helps them strengthen their creative and technical abilities. This combination of academic learning, practical experience, and mentorship allows students to grow steadily as writers. By the end of the program, students develop a clear artistic identity, a refined writing process, and the skills needed to pursue careers in playwriting, theatre, screenwriting, and other forms of professional writing in the performing arts industry.