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Information On The Coronavirus We continue to monitor and respond to the public health situation regarding COVID-19. Most buildings on our New York campus have closed until further notice. Check the Parsons Paris website for information about our Paris campus. Learn more University Home Our Colleges Parsons School of Design Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts College of Performing Arts The New School for Social Research Schools of Public Engagement Parsons Paris Open Campus (Continuing Education) College of Performing Arts Mannes School of Music We have transformed the traditional music conservatory by integrating rigorous classical training with real-world experience and cross-disciplinary opportunities. Visit School of Jazz and Contemporary Music We combine rigor with creative experimentation. Our work exemplifies imagination, social consciousness, and authenticity of expression. Visit School of Drama We are renowned across the globe for our artist-as-mentor approach and the largest internship program in New York City. Visit Events News Giving Apply Home Search Menu Navigation About Overview History Message from the Dean Leadership and Administration Supporting Drama The School of Drama is home to a dynamic group of directors, writers, actors, and creative technologists. Our award-winning faculty works directly with playwriting, directing, and acting students, providing highly skilled artistic training, project-based learning, and access to consistent performance opportunities. Learn more CONTACT US VISIT Academics Overview Acting Overview Faculty BFA Program MFA Program Directing Overview Faculty BFA Program MFA Program Playwriting Overview Faculty BFA Program MFA Program Creative Technologies Overview Faculty BFA Program Bachelor’s-Master’s Program Minors Overview Creative Technologies for Performative Practice Dramatic Arts Performance and Learning Opportunities Overview Guest Artists Cross-College Graduate Programs The College of Performing Arts offers two master’s degrees designed to cultivate the creativity and entrepreneurial agency of performing artists. They draw on the strengths of all three schools within the college — Mannes, Jazz, and Drama — to serve students whose work defies traditional boundaries and impacts society. Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (MA) Performer-Composer (MM) Faculty Overview Our faculty of prestigious and award-winning actors, directors, writers, and producers represent the kind of artist our students hope to one day become. They thoughtfully and rigorously work with students to pass on everything they know to foster a new generation of groundbreaking artists. Learn more CONTACT US VISIT Performance Overview Performance Calendar Partnerships BFA Productions MFA Productions The performances and work from students at Drama are marked by imagination, social consciousness, and authenticity of expression. Explore what’s being created at Drama. Discover more CONTACT US VISIT Student Life Overview Artist Life in NYC Spaces & Venues Our Campus At the School of Drama, immerse yourself in a creative community of legendary teachers and passionate students, ready to collaborate with you. Learn more about our community of vibrant artists, scholars, activists, and innovators. Explore more CONTACT US VISIT Outcomes Overview Notable Alumni Graduating Students Train to become a contemporary and relevant dramatist. Learn to embrace collaboration and develop entrepreneurial skills. See stories from our award-winning and world-famous alumni and see how we prepare you for life as a 21st-century artist. See more CONTACT US VISIT Admission & Aid Overview How to Apply Application Deadlines BFA Audition Schedule Tuition and Fees FAQ Schedule a Visit Contact Us Get information and support needed to navigate the School of Drama’s application and financial aid process. Learn more about audition materials and requirements as well as key deadlines. Learn more CONTACT US VISIT University University Home Our Colleges Parsons School of Design Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts College of Performing Arts The New School for Social Research Schools of Public Engagement Parsons Paris Open Campus (Continuing Education) The New School Campus offers students world-class academic, housing and dining facilities, located in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village. Learn more Related Links Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Contact Visit College of Performing Arts Mannes School of Music School of Jazz and Contemporary Music School of Drama 100 Events News Giving Apply Collaborate with a community of fearless artists. Create change on and off stage Train with award-winning faculty. Engage pressing social issues with your art. Modal 1 Modal 1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip. learn more test Find yourself in a dynamic community of directors, writers, actors, and creative technologists. At the School of Drama, award-winning faculty help you hone your craft. Our rigorous training program focuses on authenticity of expression. Through collaborative project-based learning, you will be pushed to embrace civic awareness as you create work that exemplifies imagination and social consciousness. Work with industry professionals; including agents, managers, artistic directors, casting agents, and world-class working playwrights, directors, and actors. Areas of Study Acting BFA, MFA Directing BFA, MFA Playwriting BFA, MFA Creative Technologies BFA 90 Drama Faculty 240 Enrolled Students 11 Mainstage productions School of Drama playwriting program highlighted as writers’ rooms evolve MFA playwriting programs across the country are creating bridges between students and television writers’ rooms through curriculum, and School of Drama is at the forefront. Read New York Times Article Our Distinguished Faculty Actor and playwright Donnetta Grays Our faculty win prestigious awards and critical acclaim in Hollywood, Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television. They pass down their knowledge to mentor the next generation of groundbreaking performers. Meet Our Faculty Artistic Life in New York City Imagine living in the center of the world’s most creative community, New York City. Find limitless opportunities to perform across the city and engage with premier artists. Explore More Artists and Work See the future of theater and performance as it’s being created. Our students use new techniques to challenge the status quo, making change with each performance. Create Your Own Theater Does the world’s stage have space for everyone? Learn more about performances Benjamin Thys Ben, MFA Acting ’10, a School of Drama alumnus, believes that when artistic preparation collides with opportunity, it isn’t just luck-it’s a profession. Learn more about our alumni News James Lipton, Host of “Inside the Actor’s Studio” and Former Dean of Actors Studio Drama School, Dies at 93 The New School Launches New Degree Programs at the College of Performing Arts and Parsons School of Design Cole Walther, Drama ’22, Wins Writing Competition with Tootsie Musical Team More News Upcoming Performances Monday, April 20, 6:00 PM ONLINE | Virtual Open Mic Night This event is exclusive to the CoPA community. 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