What is meant by an “interdisciplinary” MFA program?
We believe the best way to train theatre artists is to provide an education composed of all the many disciplines that comprise the art of making theatre. Our program encourages you to investigate unfamiliar areas of theatre and strengthen those areas where you already excel. You create your own course of study under the guidance and advice of the faculty and John Dillon, the program director. You are not required to declare an area of principal emphasis (such as acting, directing, playwriting, etc.) and you may find your interests shift during your time at Sarah Lawrence. Such shifts are not infrequent and don’t require approval.
