Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) proudly announces that the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the UAE has renewed the accreditation for its undergraduate programmes and granted initial programme accreditation for a new Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre and Live Performance.

The renewed accreditation applies to SPAA’s Bachelor of Arts programme in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts.

Additionally, the academy’s newly introduced MFA in Theatre and Live Performance has received initial programme accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s continued growth and expansion. The MFA programme offers five specialised pathways: Costume Design, Directing, Producing, Sound Design, and Lighting Design.

“As the MENA region’s first academy for professional performing arts education, this accreditation renewal underscores SPAA’s commitment to education, excellence, and student success,” said Peter Barlow, Executive Director of Sharjah Performing Arts Academy. “The introduction of our MFA program marks a pivotal moment in the region’s creative industries, equipping the next generation of theatre professionals with advanced skills to shape the future of live performance.”

SPAA provides conservatoire education, providing specialised training in musical theatre, acting, directing, production arts, and professional dance. With an industry-focused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities, the academy prepares students for solid global careers in performing arts.

The new MFA in Theatre and Live Performance is designed to provide advanced, practice-based training for theatre professionals, fostering innovation and leadership in the field across its five specialised pathways.

For more information about SPAA and its programmes, visit www.spaa.ae