Courses that require special permission
Enrollment in some theatre arts courses are restricted and requires special permission (independent study, projects in theatre). See individual course descriptions on MyUI for details. Apply for permission using the link below.
Independent study contract
A contract must be filled out by the student and their faculty mentor together to enroll in an independent study course, in addition to the special permission form. Access the independent study contract form using the link below.
Meet your academic advisor
Graduate students are advised by their faculty mentors:
Art Borreca, DFA, MFA, BA
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Head of Dramaturgy
Co-Head of Playwrights Workshop
Mary Beth Easley, MFA, BFA
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts
Head of Directing
Paul Kalina, MFA
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Head of Acting
Lisa Schlesinger, MFA, BA
Title/Position
Professor
Co-Head of Playwrights Workshop
Melissa L. F. Turner, MFA, BA
Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Head of Stage Management
Bryon Winn, MFA, BA
Title/Position
Professor
Director of Theatre
For general questions about graduate studies, students may contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Theatre Arts:
Daniel Fine, MFA
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies