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University of Washington

School of Drama

School of Drama

1410 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, Washington 98195
206.543.5140
uwdrama@uw.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Bachelor of Arts in Drama - Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Drama - Design
Minor in Performance Studies
Minor in Design for Performance
Minor in Acting
Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Master of Fine Arts in Directing
Master of Fine Arts in Design
Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism

About the program

The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. We offer MFA degrees in acting, design, and directing, a four-year undergraduate liberal arts education in Drama, and a PhD in theatre history and criticism. Our location in Seattle, one of the great theatre cities of the world, and in a region noted for creative entrepreneurship, makes our school a unique place to learn, work, and perform. Our dynamic, award-winning faculty is dedicated to enabling each artist and scholar to reach their full potential. With decades of professional expertise, our collaborative team of faculty and guest artists provide our students with a mastery of the fundamentals, passion for innovation, and preparation for successful careers in multiple media.

Notable alumni

<p><a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Barzin-Akhavan/">Barzin Akhavan</a>, Samer Al-Saber, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/John-Aylward/">John Aylward</a>, Tim Bond, Linsey Bostwick, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Christopher-Brown/">Christopher Brown</a>, Melanie Burgess, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Ken-Cerniglia/">Ken Cerniglia</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Christina-Chang/">Christina Chang</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Desdemona-Chiang/">Desdemona Chiang</a>, Josh Costello, Tr&eacute; Cotten, Trish Harnetiaux, Bria Henderson, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Gregg-Henry/">Gregg Henry</a>, Marya Sea Kaminiski, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Richard-Karn/">Richard Karn</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Mariana-Klaveno/">Mariana Klaveno</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Lenne-Klingaman/">Lenne Klingaman</a>, Allison Leach, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Andrew-Lieberman/">Andrew Lieberman</a>, Ada Lim&oacute;n, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Kyle-MacLachlan/">Kyle MacLachlan</a>, Amy Rose Marsh, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Joel-McHale/">Joel McHale</a>, Joe Ngo, Detra Payne, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Pamela-Reed/">Pamela Reed</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Peggy-Shannon/">Peggy Shannon</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Lynn-Shelton/">Lynn Shelton</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Ron-Simons/">Ron Simons</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Jean-Smart/">Jean Smart</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Lois-Smith/">Lois Smith</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Leslie-Swackhamer/">Leslie Swackhamer</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Alexandra-Tavares/">Alexandra Tavares</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Amy-Kim-Waschke/">Amy Kim Waschke</a>, Julia Hayes Welch, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Dawn-Wells/">Dawn Wells</a>, Jennifer Zeyl.</p>

Acceptance rate

The University of Washington School of Drama has a highly selective admission process, with an acceptance rate of around 16.7% for the BA program.

Faculty

Geoff Korf, Geoffrey Alm, Bridget Connors, Valerie Curtis-Newton, Sunam Ellis, Jeffrey Fracé, Scott Hafso, John Jacobsen, Mark Jenkins, Libby King, Kelly Kitchens, Adrienne Mackey, Cathy Madden, Jane Nichols, Myra Platt, Judith Shahn, Amy Thone, Kwame Braun, Kira Franz-Knight, Geoff Korf, Skip Mercier, Andrew D. Smith, Deborah Trout, Julia Hayes Welch, Rob Witmer, Valerie Curtis-Newton, Jeffrey Fracé, John Jacobsen, Mark Jenkins, Kelly Kitchens, Adrienne Mackey, Cathy Madden, Anita Montgomery, Jane Nichols, Myra Platt, David Armstrong, Odai Johnson, Scott Magelssen, Stefka Mihaylova, Thomas Postlewait, Barry Witham, Scott Hafso.

The Cape Playhouse Names Harold Wolpert Managing Director

The Cape Playhouse Names Harold Wolpert Managing Director

by Stephi Wild — June 16, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced Harold Wolpert, a three-time Tony Award-winning producer, as its new Managing Director as the longest continuously operating American summer theater approaches its 2027 Centennial.

Interview: Theatre Life with Melanie Field

Interview: Theatre Life with Melanie Field

by Elliot Lanes — June 4, 2026

Today’s subject Melanie Field is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) playing the role of Emilia in Othello.

Past student productions

Past student productions at University of Washington
Show Dates Theater
4/18 – 4/26/2025 University of Washington School of Drama

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