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Help!  I have a BFA but want to desperately teach at a community college in my town but have to have an MFA.  Is it even possible anywhere?  I've been on Google looking but to no avail.  I could get a Masters easily online for regular education teacher, but for Theatre---no.  Can you suggest anything at all?  Thanks!
Stephanie

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Hi Stephanie, Problem is MFA's tend to be professional training degrees. Thus nothing on line. You are looking at two or three years residency for an MFA. I found  a couple of them that are preparation for secondary school teachers.  IF it doesn't matter what the concentration of the degree is, then you could do one of several I found by searching for MFA Theatre Degrees. In many cases it would be just as easy to get a PhD or EdD.  Might think about that.  God bless, Doc

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Kenneth D. Plonkey

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Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.

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I am a retired film actor. I am a retired university theatre program director and professor. I am the author of "The Tao of Acting, Mentoring for the Aspiring Actor" to be published this summer.

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BA, MA, PhD in Theatre Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting

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