2021 SETC College, University SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance 1 University Plaza, MS 7850 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance; BFA: Acting, Dance, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre Profile: NAST- and NASD-accredited. We prepare students for professional theatre/film/ television careers. Programming is divided into three areas: technique training, production, and career preparation. We have world-class facilities, 22 full-time faculty/staff and 240+ majors. Annual productions include six mainstage, four second stage, multiple one-acts and showcases, Fault Line Film Festival, River Campus Summer Arts Festival, and both NYC and LA Showcases. Contact: Kenneth L. Stilson 573-986-6818; kstilson@semo.edu www.semo.edu/theatreanddance SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY Department of Performing Arts and Mass Communication 100 E University Magnolia, AR 71753 Degrees: BFA: Musical Theatre, Theatre (Acting, Design/Tech/Management) Profile: We offer one of the most affordable BFA degrees in the country. Students get
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individualized and personal attention in a small classroom and university setting. Performing and production experience begins as a freshman. We offer support for travel to conferences and assist in finding summer employment within the industry. Graduates have gone on to fulfilling lives and careers in the theatre and entertainment industries or graduate studies. Scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers available. Contact: Brittany Bara 870-235-4263; BMBara@saumag.edu www.saumag.edu/theatre SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Mail Code 6608 Carbondale, IL 62901 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design, Production, History, Dramaturgy); BFA: Musical Theatre; MFA: Directing, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Technical Direction, Playwriting; PhD: Interdisciplinary with Speech Communication in Theatre History, Criticism, Dramaturgy, Performance Studies Profile: SIUC blends scholarship with practice in an intensive production program and maintains a professional summer stock theatre company. Contact: Admissions 618-453-2121; admissions@siu.edu www.theater.siuc.edu SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY PO Box 750356 Dallas, TX 75275 Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Acting, Theatre Studies) Profile: Our undergraduate BFA program has two tracks: Acting and Theatre Studies. The acting track is designed for those students who choose to train in solely acting skills during their junior and senior years. The theatre studies track is designed for those students who wish to connect their acting study with other disciplines in the theatre arts, such as directing, playwriting or stage management. Contact: Benard Cummings 214-768-3932; abcummings@smu.edu smu.edu/meadows SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 750 Roberts St Wadley, AL 36276 Degrees: AS: Performance Profile: With a curriculum geared toward transferring, our program has excelled in matriculating students into college and university theatre programs. Our small size allows students to immerse themselves in all aspects of theatre, from set construction to performance. Auditions are held in March. Contact: Michael Williams, Jr. 256-395-2211 x5811 mwilliams@suscc.edu www.suscc.edu/campus-life/theater.cms
SPELMAN COLLEGE Department of Theatre & Performance 350 Spelman Ln, Box 244 Atlanta, GA 30314 Degree: BA Profile: The Department of Theatre and Performance offers the creative and inquisitive candidate an opportunity to explore performance, writing and design through experimentation and exploration. This interdisciplinary approach to performance offers a unique approach to theatre studies. Contact: Aku Kadogo 404-270-5564; akadogo@spelman.edu www.spelman.edu/academics/majors-andprograms/theater-and-performance/faculty STAGECRAFT INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS 2232 S Nellis Blvd #112 Las Vegas, NV 89104 Degrees: Certificat de reussir: Technical training for live entertainment industry; Seal of Qualification: Audio, SFX Special Effects, Lighting Technology, Lighting Systems and Programming Profile: SILV offers a one-of-a-kind, handson approach to training for live entertainment at levels required today for state-of-the-art technologies. SILV is dedicated to teaching by doing. Instructors are working professionals dedicated to sharing their experiences with the next generation. Industry partners ensure that the most current gear is available to support training. Contact: 702-388-7458 info@stagecraftinstitute.com www.stagecraftinstitute.com STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING 65 Broadway Floor 2 New York, NY 10006 ART OF ACTING STUDIO 1017 N Orange Dr Los Angeles, CA 90036 Degrees: Certificate: Three-Year Conservatory Program, Two-Year Evening Conservatory Program, LA Conservatory Program, Summer Training, Online Courses Profile: Since 1949, the Stella Adler Studio has trained some of the most important American actors and has evolved into one of the most culturally rich environments in New York City and now Los Angeles. Training programs include Professional Conservatory, Summer Intensives and Seasonal Part-Time Workshops. Contact: Ryan Chittaphong 212-689-0087; ryan@stellaadler.com www.stellaadler.com www.artofactingstudio.com