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These programs are now, and always will be, “tuition free.” In celebration of this gift, the largest in the history of the American theater, Yale School of Drama is now the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University.
David Geffen School of Drama offers graduate training programs in every theatrical discipline. Please visit our training pages for detailed information about each department's program of study and admission requirements.
The Acting program admits talented and committed individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who possess a lively intelligence, a strong imagination, a collaborative ethos, and a physical and vocal instrument capable of development and transformation and prepares them for work as professional actors.
The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale offers a Master of Fine Arts in acting, design, sound design, directing, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism, playwriting, stage management, technical design and production, and theatre management.
David Geffen School of Drama, spring 2022. Photo by T. Charles Erickson. All acting applicants, including those living abroad, who meet the M.F.A. or Certificate requirements must audition in person according to the schedule.
Learn more about undergraduate Yale College admissions information. Use the link below to create a fall 2023 online graduate School of Drama application. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page as you prepare your application. Apply using the online application tool.
Yale Repertory Theatre serves as an advanced training center for the program. Most Acting students will work at Yale Rep as understudies, observing and working alongside professional actors and directors. Students may be cast in Yale Rep productions during the season, depending upon their appropriateness to the roles available.
