<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The Department of Drama, University of Alberta is 
currently accepting applications for<span> the <b>2017-18 </b>academic year for</span> <b>FIVE</b> graduate 
programs:</span></span><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></span></div><div class="gmail_quote"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The deadline for applications is <b>February 2 2018.</b><br></span></span></div><div class="gmail_quote"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">-<b> </b>Doctoral Studies:<b> PhD in Performance Studies</b> </span><span style="font-size:11pt"><br>

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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">- Master of Arts<b> (MA</b> - <b>COURSE</b> based and <b>THESIS</b> based) 
(Extended deadline for applications: February 2, 2018)</span></span></p><span><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">- Master of Fine Arts <b>(MFA) 
Directing</b></span></span></p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">- Master of Fine Arts (<b>MFA) 
Theatre Design </b><br></span></span></p><span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">- Master of Fine Arts <b>(MFA) Theatre Practice </b><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></span></p></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">(We are not  accepting applications for the MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy for 2018)<br></span></span></p><span><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"></span> <br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">For more 
information about <span>the programs and 
</span>application requirements</span>, please visit the Graduate Studies website: <a href="https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama/graduate-programs" target="_blank">https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama<wbr>/graduate-programs</a><br></span></p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Our 
department features live performance as the site of interaction and integration 
of all aspects of the discipline of theatre; all graduate students participate 
in this culture. A lively interplay between programs enriches the student 
experience beyond the scope of any one program. </span></span></p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Graduate 
students in all six areas interact with faculty scholars, directors, designers, and 
dramaturges as well as visiting scholars, professionals and distinguished guests from all 
areas of the discipline. While we try to provide generous funding, we do encourage  </span>all applicants to pursue funding independently.</span></p><span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br>
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Each program 
is highly specialized and discipline-specific, and features a distinct 
curriculum. </span></span></p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Why the University of <span>Alberta</span>?</span><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></span></p></span><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><span><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">features first-rate 
  professional and research facilities, with an excellent library collection re. theatre studies and access to performance labs. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">ranked among 
  the finest theatre schools in the country </span></span></li></span><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Drama Department funding often exceeds norms across Canada 
  </span></span></li><span><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">small enrollment ensures 
  an intensive graduate experience </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">responsive to the 
  changing Canadian theatre scene and adapts to the demands of current 
  professional theatre practice and criticism </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Edmonton</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> is a vibrant metropolis and boasts more theatre organizations per capita than any other city 
  in Canada</span></span></li></span></ul><span><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">For more information please visit  <a href="https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama" target="_blank">https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama</a></span><br clear="all"></span><div>or e-mail: Liz Ludwig, Graduate Advisor: <<a href="mailto:eludwig@ualberta.ca" target="_blank">eludwig@ualberta.ca</a>></div><div><br></div><div>Piet Defraeye</div></div>
</div><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="m_4113099622634985711m_9029271425590798056gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><b><i>Je suis Charlie.</i></b><br></div><div><br>Prof. Dr. Piet Defraeye<br></div><div>Associate Chair (Grad.)<br></div><div>-<span><br>Dept. of Drama<br>FAB 3-146<br>University of Alberta<br>Edmonton, AB<br>T6G 2C9 - Canada<br></span></div><div>Ph #: (780) 492-1097<br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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