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Performance Creation—on hiatus

MFA Theatre

Our MFA (Performance Creation) program is an intense, full-time course of study for experienced performers. It is the only program of its kind in Canada and offers experienced performers an opportunity to re-examine their approach to their craft by deepening their knowledge and honing their skills in a unique 5-semester conservatory environment. A hybrid program of performance, creation, and devising. Students take courses in performance, design and directing while being given time to develop their own work.

Performance Creation Curriculum

Year 1 Year 2
Fall (required)
– Research Seminar
– Solo Creation
– Recommended 1-2 Cognate courses. Depending on your areas of interest.

Winter (required)
– Solo Creation
– Recommended 1-2 Cognate courses. Depending on your areas of interest.
Fall (required)
– Creation and Collaboration
– Recommended 1-2 Cognate courses. Depending on your area of interest.

Winter (required)
– Creation and Collaboration
– Thesis performance

There are many other courses available in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, including:
– Sustainable Staging Techniques
– The Interactive Stage
– Dance Video
– Undergraduate performances classes in Voice, Movement & Acting

Learn More

The Graduate Program in Theatre at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.