With theater in the air and on its streets as surely as on its hundreds of stages, New York City provides an unrivaled curriculum in observation and a wealth of professional opportunities. Through its interrelated program of acting, directing, and playwriting, The New School for Drama is creative in its simplicity and original in its vision.

The New School is forging the next generation of artists capable of meeting our expectations of storytelling, of seeing ourselves as we truly are, and of touching what is human about art.

The New School for Drama is a vibrant community of actors, playwrights, and directors. Create ground-breaking work and prepare for a career as a working professional under the guidance of instructors who practice what they teach.

Located in New York City's historic West Village, the three-year MFA program accepts students eager for disciplined training.