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Master of Fine Arts in Acting

At University of Missouri - Kansas City

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD25810

(2026)

Duration

3 Year(s)

Next intake

24.08.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

The MFA in Acting program at the Conservatory provides a rigorous three-year conservatory training program nestled in the urban playground of the Kansas City metro. Students receive comprehensive training through studio coursework, devising and performance opportunities, and partnerships with professional regional theatres.Course work focuses on foundations of presence, self-awareness, and storytelling through ensemble work, movement training with Alexander Technique, and voice rooted in Fitzmaurice Voicework®. Students will also experience the demands of heightened text, Meisner technique, Commedia dell’arte, clown, stage combat, dialects, voiceover and on-camera work. Capstone opportunities include an industry standard showcase, residencies with professional theatres, and the development of an original thesis performance.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: USD25810

Intake	Location
Fall 1 (August), 2027	Kansas City

Entry requirements for University of Missouri - Kansas City

Official transcripts.

Names and locations of previous college(s) and dates you attended.

Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).

Transcripts and test scores

Complete audition requirements

As an URTA member school, we frequently attend audition dates around the country, as well as the virtual audition options.

Fill out our Audition Interest form for detailed audition information, where you will be asked to submit the following materials:

Headshot/resume

Either: a two-page essay addressing (1) the most memorable moment you’ve had in the theatre, and (2) a defining moment you’ve had in life (unrelated to theatre). Or submit an un-essay to respond to the two above questions. Your response can take any form that you’d like free-writing, poetry, spoken word, video blog, film, a music playlist, collage, artwork, etc. We ask that if there is no text or spoken word involved in your response that you write a short artistic statement explaining how it relates to the questions.

Two letters of recommendation to either be uploaded or sent after submission of the form.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Missouri - Kansas City. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.