Roosevelt University’s Interdisciplinary Conservatory offers a Master of Arts in Theatre Directing, a graduate program tailored for early-career directors and theatre educators. This 18-month program is offered over two intensive six-week summer residencies and one asynchronous online course during the fall semester. Throughout the program, student-directors work closely with theatre professionals and educators from Chicago and beyond, gaining hands-on experience and industry insight. After their final summer session, students apply their training in a thesis production during the fall or spring semester. With guidance from the program director, this culminating project may involve directing their own production or serving as an Assistant Director with a professional director. Applicants should meet at least two of the following qualifications: A minimum of two years teaching theatre courses Experience directing at least two productions An undergraduate degree in theatre or a related field.

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