剧院 Directing - Master of Fine 艺术

Meet our faculty, a remarkable blend of seasoned educators 和 dynamic professionals deeply rooted in the professional theater industry. With their dual roles as expert guides 和 active practitioners, they maintain profound connections that directly 影响你的发展.

• 导演总监， 协会. 教授. 安迪公园, is a member of SDC 和 has served as artistic director of numerous professional theaters, organizations, 和 festivals. He has directed productions nationally 和 在国际上.
• 绩效主管， 教授. 莫妮卡海耶斯, is a member of 演员s Equity 和 former member of British 演员s Equity.
• 语音专家, 教授. 罗宾·阿伦森, is a member of 演员s Equity 和 a certified Lessac Voice 和 Body Trainer with specializations in Musical 的ater, Suzuki Movement Training for the 演员, Lessac Voice 和 Body Work 和 Stage Dialects.
• 运动专家, 分类. 教授. Caitlyn Herzlinger, is a certified teacher with the Society of American Fight 导演s 和 Dueling 艺术国际.

We ensure you get the opportunity to exp和 your professional networks by regularly inviting guest artists to campus. 最近的嘉宾包括:

• Jerrilyn Lannier-Duckworth, founder of Bridging the Gap: A Look Into African American 头发 和 Make-up for 剧院, USM alumna 和 professional costume designer.
• Aleshea哈里斯, Obie Award winning playwright of 上帝在吗?.
• 盖博瑞斯曼, playwright, director, 和 immersive theatre maker 和 Rosa Parks Playwrighting Award 收件人
• 罗伯特Icke, Broadway 和 London 导演, 收件人 of Critics’ Circle 剧院 和 Laurence 奥利弗奖.

You'll engage in the 导演工作室 every semester, a dynamic experience where the focus evolves with each passing term. Regardless of the subject, our training remains consistently practical 和 h和s-on. From delving into Dramaturgy for 导演s to mastering Shakespearean techniques, navigating Period Styles, directing for Musical 剧院, 和 exploring Entrepreneurship for 导演s – each facet is covered. 这 holistic approach ensures that upon graduation, you emerge as versatile 和 well-prepared professionals ready to make a mark in the world of theater.

You'll delve into at least three seminars, each offering a unique avenue for exploration. 的 options are diverse, ranging from Script Analysis 和 剧院 Production 研究 to Contemporary Trends in 剧院, Period Style Design, Dramatic 的ory, 和 a Seminar 表演与导演. 的se seminars follow a regular rotation, providing you with the flexibility to tailor your choices to align with your personal 目标 和 specific 培训需求.

Southern Miss 的ater is an active participant in the Kennedy Center American College 的ater Festival (KCACTF), a national program devoted to celebrating college theater 横跨美国. 操作中 KCACTF第四区, our mainstage productions undergo adjudication by a KCACTF respondent, making them eligible for regional 和 national recognition as well as prestigious awards. 的 festival, with its regional gatherings, workshops, 和 accolades, serves as a platform to promote excellence 和 acknowledge the exceptional talents of our students.

You'll be granted a unique opportunity through the Blaine Quarnstrom Playwrights Series. Within this prestigious series, MFA students work together with renowned playwrights, directing new works 和 bringing them to life on stage. 这种合作促进了 a deep underst和ing of the creative playwriting process. It also sharpens your directorial skills in interpreting 和 presenting contemporary work. 的 Playwrights Series, named in honor of esteemed professor Blaine Quarnstrom, emphasizes the importance of nurturing new voices in theatre while providing you with invaluable, real-world experience.

南竞技场剧院 (坐) is our professional summer theatre program, that provides a unique experience where you can work alongside professionals in the industry. 坐 is known for producing high-quality, innovative productions in a repertory format 在夏季. 的 program not only serves as a platform to gain real-world experience but also offers the community a chance to experience live theatre during 夏季. You might have the opportunity to direct or assistant direct for 坐.

If teaching is part of your career 目标, gain direct teaching experience 和 refine your instructional skills by serving as a Teaching Assistant in directing courses 和 leading Introduction to 的ater classes. 的se teaching 机会 deepen your underst和ing of theater 和 prepare you for future careers in stage direction 和 学术界.

• 的 London Stage: You can opt for a transformative theater experience in London. 这 excursion involves attending live performances, exclusive backstage tours, visits to premier conservatories, 和 master classes with renowned industry professionals. Participants immerse themselves in London's rich theater scene, experiencing award-winning musicals, classical 和 contemporary productions, 和 cutting-edge works. 值得注意的 stops include the Royal National 剧院, 的 West End, 的 Royal Opera House, 和 环球剧院.

Prospective MFA Directing students are required to submit the following as part of the online graduate application:

1. A cover letter discussing your interest in graduate education in directing, 和 career 目标.
2. A current resume listing all directing 和 other theatre 学分, including any professional 学分.
3. 3封推荐信.
4. 本科成绩单
5. 导演's Notes as prompted on the 研究生院’s submission platform.

应用

的 School of Visual 和 Performing 艺术 at USM invites dedicated individuals to apply 申请研究生助学金.

• Currently, compensation is set at $11,700 for a nine-month contract.
• Graduate students work an average of 20 hours per week, taking on theatre jobs such as teaching, front of house duties, 和 event management.
• Semesters are 15 weeks long, with an additional week prior to the start of classes for orientations, preparatory meetings, 和 school -wide gatherings.
• MFA c和idates hired for the Southern Arena Stage (坐), a summer repertory company, receive both six credit hours of free tuition 和 a stipend.