Applications for MoTs Summer 2025 will close on January 3, 2025.
Offered as a Master of Theatre Studies in Production and Design
The Master of Theatre Studies in Production and Design is an intensive program specifically designed for working middle school, high school and community college theatre educators that provides thorough training in the essentials of script analysis, design, and production aspects of the theatrical process. All courses for the Master of Theatre Studies meet on the SOU campus over three summers. The curriculum includes required coursework before and after the two-week summer residency period and throughout the academic school year. In addition, students will take three elective courses during their residencies.
The SOU residency portion of the program includes active discussion of production elements, including script analysis, scenic, costume, lighting and sound design, direction and stage management, stage management, hands-on training in all production areas, and practical application of technical processes. Evenings are spent attending plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, followed by an evening of play analysis and discussion, plus other special events including time to work on projects.
The MoTS Program was developed to allow theatre educators to do concentrated summer study with additional distance-learning and apply their curriculum at their own sites during the school year.
We offer classes each summer that focus on analysis, design, technology, and production, taught over three consecutive summers. Students will also take three elective classes to complete their degree. Collaborate with colleagues around the country, study with theatre professionals, and immerse yourself in the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s productions. Develop your skill set and bring your newfound knowledge directly back to your students, paving the road for the next generation of theatre artists.
At the end of their third and final year, students will write a self-evaluation paper, create a digital portfolio, and attend a thesis defense interview with the core faculty.
Contact: Deborah Rosenberg – 541.552.6690 – rosenbergd@sou.edu
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SOU Theatre Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6690
Contact Deborah Rosenberg at mots@sou.edu
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