PLAYWRITING & DRAMATURGY

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a concentration in Playwriting & Dramaturgy at the University of Houston offers an immersive environment for developing original work for stage and screen. Through individualized faculty mentorship, students write multiple plays, a television pilot, and a series treatment while gaining hands-on experience in production, dramaturgy, and new play development.

Students have the opportunity to see their work produced as part of the School’s theatre season and participate in the annual 10-Minute Play Festival. They also serve as dramaturgs for mainstage productions and take specialized workshops in areas such as comedy, realism, and myth and ritual. In the junior year, students complete a full-length play with faculty guidance, followed by a second full-length play or a television pilot and series guide as a senior capstone project.

This distinctive program blends playwriting and dramaturgy, equipping students with skills in script development, research, revision, theatre history, dramatic structure, acting, and production. The curriculum also emphasizes writing for television and film, preparing students for careers across multiple storytelling mediums.

Located in Houston’s thriving theatre community, the program fosters a supportive environment where students build professional connections, pursue internships, and receive recognition through regional and national playwriting awards.

• James Anthony Tyler, Head of Playwriting & Dramaturgy
• Lisa D’Amour, Distinguished Professor of Playwriting
• Dr. Liz Coen, Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies