The MA in Theatre and Drama at the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers interdisciplinary training in performance theory, theatre history, and production practice. Students analyze texts, direct and stage performances, and explore how drama engages with politics, identity, and social change—preparing for academic research, directing, dramaturgy, or arts administration.
Representation of Gender in Modern American Drama
Political Theatre and Social Change in 20th Century Latin America
Intercultural Performance: Adapting Classical Texts for Contemporary Audiences
Stage Realism and the Evolution of Set Design
Queer Themes in Contemporary Theatre
Brechtian Techniques and Their Relevance in Modern Political Plays
Race and Identity in African American Theatre Traditions
Digital Technology and Immersive Theatre Experiences
Costume as Narrative Device in Historical Drama
Shakespearean Tragedy and Postcolonial Reinterpretation
Audience Participation in Experimental Theatre
Women Playwrights in the American Canon
Sound Design as Storytelling in Live Performances
Theatre for Social Justice: Community-Based Performance Projects
Disability Representation in Mainstream and Fringe Theatre
Adaptation Theory: From Page to Stage
Stage Violence and Ethics in Performance
Puppetry and Object Theatre in Ritual and Modern Contexts
The Role of Theatre in Transitional Justice and Reconciliation
Reviving Ancient Greek Drama in Contemporary Political Contexts
Combine critical theory with hands-on production experience as you explore the transformative power of theatre in society and culture.
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