Study with our faculty of internationally renowned, award-winning authors in a student-focused program that blends the best of traditional workshop and leading edge pedagogy.

Arts Umbrella is where young artists ages 2–22 cultivate their creativity in Dance, Theatre, and Art & Design. As a non-profit centre for arts education, we believe that art is powerful. Powerful enough to change kids’ lives in incredible ways. When young people connect with the arts, they gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline, and discover creative expression—qualities they carry with them for life. Arts Umbrella has four locations in Vancouver and Surrey, as well as donor-funded programs at schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, and healthcare facilities across Metro...

The Department of Writing began its MFA program in September, 2008. The two objectives of the program are to create a publishable or producible body of work, as a major writing project, in one of five genres (fiction, creative nonfiction, stageplay, screenplay and poetry) and to train students in the teaching of writing at the post-secondary level.

Storytellers/Producers/Performing & Teaching Artists

Studio East works to create confident, compassionate, responsible young people through training in the art and craft of theater.

Our Mission: To educate, enlighten, and entertain audiences through the art of improvisation.

The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow.

Located on the lower level of Meany Hall for the Performing Arts on the UW Campus, the Studio Theatre is a black box theater that seats 238. It is home to a wide variety of performances, including many by UW School of Music, School of Drama and Dance Program.

The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow.

In the Arts at the University of Washington, we inspire students, faculty, and the greater community to seek knowledge and meaning through artistic experience.

The Cornish BFA Theater program provides a home for ambitious artists who want to extend the boundaries of storytelling, bringing the work of great playwrights—and also your own—to vibrant life. Whatever your passion, our faculty of working theater artists will help you develop your unique, creative voice within a healthy, sustainable practice.

Hugo House is a place to read words, hear words, and make your own words better.