The Master of Fine Arts in Drama at UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts is a comprehensive, three-year graduate program offering advanced professional training in acting, directing, design, music direction, or stage management. The curriculum combines rigorous studio instruction, theory, and production experiences, culminating in a thesis project or performance. Students participate in mainstage productions, new works, and laboratory projects, collaborating with faculty directors and guest artists. Alumni build careers both onstage and off, working in theater, film, television, and education. Specialized tracks include Acting, Directing, and various areas of production and management.