Program Overview

Introduction to the Performance Studies Program

The Performance Studies program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts offers a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in performance studies, with a focus on the analysis and study of cultural enactments of all kinds.

Program Details

The program's faculty includes renowned performance studies scholars, and students have the opportunity to take courses in:

• Performance theory
• Performance history
• Performance practice
  • Interdisciplinary courses in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies
• Performance curation
• Performance production

Program Structure and Concentrations

The Performance Studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in performance studies, including the analysis and study of cultural enactments of all kinds. Students in the program can choose to concentrate in one of several areas, including:

• Performance theory
• Performance history
• Performance practice

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Performance Studies program have gone on to successful careers as performance studies scholars, performance curators, and performance producers, and have worked on numerous high-profile performance projects and initiatives.