A joint venture of The Old Globe and the University of San Diego, the Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts program nationally recruits seven students each year to participate in an intensive two-year, year-round course of graduate study in classical theatre.

The professional actor training program is designed to take advantage of training and performance opportunities made available by The Old Globe. Students' performance work in the Globe's professional productions is much more than an added attraction, it is the centerpiece of the training. The program is unique in it's ability to provide students with an exceptional number of professional performance opportunities.
Partnership with the Globe demands that students achieve its formidable standard of artistic excellence and professionalism. Because the Globe is the program's primary source for the performance faculty, directors, designers, guest artists, and master teachers, this demanding ethic inspires studio work as well. Also, since the MFA in Dramatic Arts program is offered through the University of San Diego's Department of English, students have the unique opportunity to pursue studies in dramatic literature and tutorial work with members of its prestigious faculty.

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Scott Ferrera (MFA '97) and Richard Easton in Jack O'Brien's production of Othello.