THEA 650 Devised Performance Thesis Project The Thesis Project will be the culminating experience for the MFA in Acting and Contemporary Performance Making. During the final semester students will bring together all the elements of the practice-based research undertaken during the program and use it as the basis for (a) creating an Ensemble Company and (b) devising an original piece of theatre. The thesis project performance will be supported by visual and written documentation, detailing every stage of the process from conception to performance.