Looking for the best setting to launch your career in theatre? Or perhaps you’re seeking the perfect place to pursue an advanced degree in one of the theatre disciplines? To help you make those choices, we have compiled the most comprehensive directory available anywhere listing degrees and special programs offered at SETC member colleges, universities and training programs. Data for the profiles is provided by the institutions. This edition of the directory highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). &
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Profile: The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is the first conservatory for actors in the English-speaking world. With campuses in Los Angeles and New York, their alumni have been honored with an unprecedented 110 Oscar, 340 Emmy and 95 Tony nomina tions. D istinguished alumni include Robert Redford, Grace Kelly, Paul Rudd and Jessica Chastain, among many others. Contact: 800-463-8990 (NY); 800-222-2867 (LA); www.AADA.eduadmissions@aada.edu
Profile: Founded in 1964, AMDA provides rigorous, performance-based training by world-class faculty and an industry-focused education experience that prepares students for professional careers as performing artists. Students enjoy the option of studying at both campuses while completing their degrees. Scholarships offered through an audition process. Visit www.amda.edu for list of famous alumni. Contact: Blake Babbitt 800-367-7908; www.amda.edubbabbitt@amda.edu
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY South Carolina School of the Arts 316 Anderson,BoulevardSC 29621 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance, Theatre (Theatrical Design); BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre; Minors: Theatre, Dance Profile: A top-tier, Christian liberal arts university providing professional training in performance, design, technical theatre and arts management in our four venues (large and small proscenium, concert hall, black box) and our brand-new, state-of-the-art dance facility. Auditions are required. Competitive scholarships are available. Contact: David Sollish www.andersonuniversity.edudsollish@andersonuniversity.edu864-231-2153
Degrees: AOS: Acting; Certificate of Completion: Acting; Options to continue at partnered schools for bachelor’s degree
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ALABAMA UNIVERSITYSTATE Department of Theatre Arts PO Box 271 Montgomery, AL 36101
Degr ees: BFA: Dance, Musical Theatre, Acting, Performing Arts; Liberal Arts; BA: Theatre; Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS): Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance Theatre; Two-Year Conservatory Certificate: Studio (Acting for Stage, Film and Television), Dance Theatre (Theatrical, Commercial and Concert Dance), Integrated (Acting, Music Theatre and Dance)
Contact: Brian Martin 334-229-6929; www.alasu.edubmartin@alasu.edu
ALBANY UNIVERSITYSTATE Visual and Performing Arts 504 College Dr Albany, GA 31705 Degrees: BA: Theatre Contact: www.asurams.edu229-500-2000
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance PO Box 32123 Boone, NC 28608 Degrees: BA: Dance Studies, Theatre Arts (Theatre Design/Technology, General Theatre, Theatre Performance, Theatre Education/K-12); Minor: Theatre Arts, Dance Studies, Somatic Sustainability Profile: Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance offers challenging coursework, a dynamic co-curricular production program and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1 – all in a liberal arts setting. It provides exemplary theatre and dance experiences to departmental students, as well as outreach opportunities within the community and the region. Contact: Michael Helms 828-262-7461; theatreanddance.appstate.eduhelmsml@appstate.edu
ALFRED UNIVERSITY Performing Arts Division 1 Saxon Dr Alfred, NY 14802 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minors: Dance, Music, Performance Design & Technology, Theatre Profiles: Alfred University’s theatre major com bines the exploration of theory with the practical development of skills, techniques and artistic expression. The minor in Performance Design & Technology allows for in-depth study and sig nificant practical experience in all aspects of live performance, as well as involvement in more advanced projects and techniques. All perform ing arts students work with guest artists, faculty and students on productions in theatre, dance and music. Contact: 607-871-2562; performs@alfred.edu www.alfred.edu
AMDA COLLEGE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 6305 Yucca St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 211 W 61st St, New York, NY 10023
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 120 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016 1336 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Degrees: BA: Performance, Technical Theatre, Theatre Generalist; BFA: Dance; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: Graduates are qualified theatre practitioners in acting, audience development, directing, dramaturgy, costume construction and design, set construction and design, light and sound design, theatrical makeup application, theatre history and theatre management. Graduates who earn the BFA in dance are qualified for further study or professional companies to begin dance careers.
ARCADIA UNIVERSITY 450 S Easton Rd Glenside, PA 19038 Degrees: BFA: Acting; BFA: Acting (Musical Theatre); BA: Theatre Arts; Minor: Theatre Arts Profile: The Theatre Arts programs go beyond a traditional conservatory-style approach – immersing you in all aspects of theatrical creation. The university’s intimate size provides close interaction with faculty in a liberal arts setting. Proximity to Philadelphia’s dynamic theatre community connects students with industry professionals who are regular instructors and guest artists. Contact: Aaron McAllister 215-517-2333; www.arcadia.edu/theaternccakkustera@arcadia.edu
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ASBURY UNIVERSITY 1 Macklem Dr Wilmore, KY 40390
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY Communication & Theatre PO Box 244023 Room 351 Liberal Arts Montgomery, AL 36124 Degrees: BA: Communication (Theatre, Broadcast Journalism)
Contact: Lexi Tippett 334-244-3632; tion-and-theatrewww.cas.aum.edu/departments/communicaatippett@aum.edu
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY 601 College St Clarksville, TN 37044
Contact: Kristopher departments/theatre-cinema-performancecommunication-worship-theatre-arts-www.asbury.edu/comarts/degree-programs/Kristopher.dietrich@asbury.eduDietrich
Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Performance, Music Theatre, Design/Technology, Management Profile: Auburn Theatre offers rigorous practical training in a liberal arts context. A high percentage of graduates proceed to industry employment and graduate theatre training programs. Contact: Chase Bringardner 334-844-4748; cla.auburn.edu/theatrecab0023@auburn.edu
AVERETT UNIVERSITY 420 W Main St Danville, VA 24541 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre; BS: Theatre with Teacher Licensure; BA: Theatre, English/ Theatre with or without Teacher Licensure; Minor : Musical Theatre, Theatre Profile: Averett has a small, energetic and extremely active theatre department produc ing five mainstage productions yearly, where students are offered a variety of opportunities to learn their craft. Students are guided by a dedicated professional faculty.
Degrees: BA: Theatre and Cinema Performance Profile: We focus on acting for stage and camera. We are connected to the largest film school in Kentucky, providing actors opportunities to be in professional film and video, plus 60 student films per semester, and have a formal connection with several acting agencies. Students study Shakespeare at The Globe in London.
Department of Theatre Converse Create Craft auburnuniversitytheatre.org334.844.4748 BFA Design/Tech BFA Performance and Music Theatre BFA ManagementTheatre BA Theatre Minors in Theatre and Dance Fully accredited by NAST andScholarshipsinternships facilitiesState-of-the-art Strong AUBURNnetworkalumniUNIVERSITYDEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE
AUBURN UNIVERSITY Telfair Peet Theatre 350 W Samford Ave Auburn, AL 36849
Contact: www.atlanticactingschool.orgadmissions@atlantictheater.org212-691-5919
Contact: Matt Schwader Harbor; Dylan Bol linger; Amity Bryson; Admissions 816-501-2405; matt.schwader@avila.edu 816-501-3733; dylan.bollinger@avila.edu 816-501-3651; amity.bryson@avila.edu 816-501-3603; arts-social-sciences/school-of-performing-artswww.avila.edu/academics/college-of-liberal-admission@avila.edu
Profile: Theatre AUM is a small, generalist theatre program with four full-time faculty dedicated to training students who are interested in learning all aspects of theatre.
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance 2000 W University Ave, AC 306 Muncie, IN 47306 Degrees: BA or BS: Dance, Design & Tech nology, Directing, Stage Management, Theatre Education, Theatrical Creation (Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Theatre Management, Theatre History/Criticism); BFA: Acting, Dance, Design & Technology, Musical Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Technical Theatre, New Works Profile: The Department of Theatre and Dance at Ball State University fosters compassionate, inclusive and empathetic human beings. We challenge our students to become exceptional artists through the exploration of the dynamic relationship between art and the human experience. Contact: Andrea Sadler 765-285-8740; www.bsu.edu/theatredanceamsadler@bsu.edu
Degrees: Certificate: Professional Conservatory, Evening Conservatory, Global Virtual Conservatory, Spring Comprehensive, Summer Intensive, Summer Teen Ensemble; BFA through NYU Tisch School of the Arts Profile: Founded as an ensemble of students in 1985, Atlantic has grown into an acting school and 22-time Tony Award-winning offBroadway theatre company. Atlantic has the only conservatory program in the world offering in-depth training in Practical Aesthetics, The Atlantic Technique, with a disciplined approach to script analysis and working truthfully momentto-moment. The mission of the school is to ensure that graduates master essential analytical and physical disciplines of acting and are empowered for success.
AVILA UNIVERSITY School of Performing Arts 11901 Wornall Rd Kansas City, MO 64145 Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Acting, Directing/ Producing, Musical Theatre, Design, Technology & Management); BA: Theatre, with optional Secondary Education Minor; Minor: Theatre, Music, Dance; Certificate: Green Theatre Practices, Theatre for Young Audiences Profile: Personal attention and specialized training are the standard at Avila. We provide a pre-professional training program, allowing choice and access to the professional world. Avila’s School of Performing Arts prides itself on promoting nurturing, yet challenging working environments for every student, preparing them for careers in the performing arts.
ATLANTIC ACTING SCHOOL 76 Ninth Ave, Suite 537 New York, NY 10011
Profile: We prepare the student to become a working professional in the entertainment industry by being well-versed in many disciplines and skills. Our season consists of six performances with no restrictions on freshmen auditioning. Scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers available. Check out theatredance. apsu.edu for audition info. Contact: Marcus theatredance.apsu.eduhayesma@apsu.eduHayes
Contact: Giuseppe Ritorto 434-791-5712; www.averett.edugritorto@averett.edu
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Degrees: BA: Theatre and Dance (Acting, Dance, Design); BFA: Theatre and Dance (Acting, Dance, Design, Musical Theatre)
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BELMONT UNIVERSITY 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212
BENNETT COLLEGE Department of Humanities 900 E Washington St Greensboro, NC 27401
BOSTON UNIVERSITY School of Theatre 855 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Theatre Arts (Performance), Costume Design, Costume Production, Lighting Design, Scene Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, Technical Production, Theatre Arts (Design & Production); MFA: Costume Design, Costume Production, Directing, Lighting Design, Production Management, Scene Design, Sound Design, Technical Production; Minor: Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre Course Sequence; Artisan Certificate: Scene Painting Profile: Nationally recognized training program with opportunities for immersion in theatre within a renowned research university in Boston. Discover your artistic voice and enjoy guaranteed casting in our robust season. Or collaborate with faculty and industry professionals to find your process as an artist within the studios and workshops of our new Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre. Contact: Anna Bortnick www.bu.edu/cfa/theatretheatre@bu.edu
D-4 BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY 1500 Peachtree St Jackson, MS 39202
BERRY COLLEGE PO Box 495013 Mount Berry, GA 30149 - 5013 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Musical Theatre Profile: With its state-of-the ar t new facility and award-winning faculty and students, together on the world’s largest campus just 70 miles from Atlanta, Berry College is one of the most dynamic emerging theatre programs in the country. With small class sizes and the nationally recognized Lifeworks program, opportunities abound for personalized instruction and paid engagements across a spectrum of disciplines in theatre. Contact: Peter Friedrich 706-236-2263; www.berry.edu/academics/majors/theatre/bctc@berry.edu
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY Theatre and Dance Department 136 Coleman Hall Lewisburg, PA 17837 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts Contact: programs/theatre-dancecollege-arts-sciences/academic-departments-www.bucknell.edu/academics/
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BEREA COLLEGE 101 Chestnut St, CPO 2148 Berea, KY 40404 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Film, Musical Theatre Profile: Our theatre major introduces all aspects of theatre: literature, theatre history, acting, directing, design, production and man agement. The program supports a full season of plays each academic year, as well as indi vidual student projects and original works. Every student accepted to Berea attends tuition-free!
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Fine and Performing 14000Arts Jericho Park Rd Bowie, MD 20715 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts Contact: www.bowiestate.edu301-860-4000 BREVARD COLLEGE 1 Brevard College Dr Brevard, NC 28712 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design/ Tech, Teacher Licensure)
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Theatre, Performance, Production) Profile: The mission of the Belhaven University Theatre Department is to prepare students aca demically, technically, artistically and spiritually to ser ve their Community, their Collaborators, and their Creator in the world of theatre and related vocations.
Profile: Brevard College is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina and offers rigorous training with nationally recognized artists. The BA in Theatre encourages creative problem-solving, collaboration, resiliency and vibrant artists who value passion and integrity. We offer students guided independent growth to craft meaningful careers. Contact: Andrea Boccanfuso 828-883-5500; www.brevard.edu/theatreboccanam@brevard.edu
CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY 1 University Dr #872 Campbellsville, KY 42718 Degrees: BA or BS: Theatre (Performance, Technical Theatre); Minor: Dance Profile: CU offers hands-on engagement with your craft and a personalized approach from faculty. A unique partnership with a local production company offers additional opportunities throughout the year for students to gain performance or design experience. CU offers a diverse campus and provides opportunities to visit and study around the world. Contact: Starr Garrett 270-789-5266; www.campbellsville.edu/theatersgarrett@campbellsville.edu
Contact: Adanma Barton 859-985-3258; www.berea.edu/thrbartonad@berea.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Theatre (Performance, Directing, Production Design, Theatre Education with Licensure), Musical Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: Belmont is a Christian university in the heart of Nashville, TN, with professional theatre and musical theatre training programs, state-of-the-art theatre facilities and a studentcentered faculty. We offer short-term study abroad programs in each area of concentration as well as semester-long opportunities in New York and LA.
Contact: Brent Maddox 615-460-8219; www.belmont.edubrent.maddox@belmont.edu
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY School of Drama 5000 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design (Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Sound, Media), Production Technology and Management (Technical Direction, Stage and Production Management, Production Technology), Directing, Dramaturgy; MFA: Design (Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Sound, Media), Production Technology and Management (Technical Direction, Stage and Production Management), Directing, Dramatic Writing Profile: The School of Drama presents an intense conservatory training ground with an emphasis on individual attention leading to a career in professional theatre. A faculty of professional designers and technicians provides a hands-on education. By graduation, students are well-placed to move directly into the industry in all areas. Contact: Mica Harrison www.drama.cmu.eduDrama-relations@andrew.cmu.eduLoosemore
Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Theatre Contact: www.bennett.edu336-517-2100
Contact: Elissa Sartwell 601-974-6478; www.belhaven.edu/theatretheatre@belhaven.edu
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY
Department of Theatre and Communications Studies 223 James P. Brawley Dr, SW Atlanta, GA 30314 Degrees: BA: Theatre Contact: Eve Graves 404-880-6142; jgraves@cau.edu www.cau.edu CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Department of Performing Arts 221 Brooks Center Clemson Clemson,UniversitySC29634-0525 Degrees: BA: Production Studies in Performing Arts (Theatre, Music, Audio Technology) Profile: We are a unique interdisciplinary program in which students focus on a specific performing art, while learning skills that integrate all of the arts. Department productions are staged in our 100-seat black box and 968seat roadhouse. Affiliated with SETC, USITT, KCACTF and London’s Rose Bruford College. Contact: Tony Penna 864-656-6961; www.clemson.edu/PerfArtstpenna@clemson.edu
Contact: Annette Dees Grievous 803-535-5997; www.claflin.eduagrevious@claflin.edu
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CATAWBA COLLEGE 2300 W Innes St Salisbury, NC 28144
Profile: Catawba was recently recognized as one of only 50 institutions in the nation in cluded in The Princeton Review’s list of schools with “Great College Theater.” We boast strong experiential learning and high graduate market ability. Scholarships are available.
600 W Walnut St Danville, KY 40422 Degrees: BA: Theatre Profile: The Centre College Theatre Program seeks to provide a balanced and comprehensive theatre experience for all students. We offer classes for both majors and nonmajors that provide a thorough foundation in theatrical history, theory, and literature as well as training in acting, directing, design, and technical theatre. Thus, students are prepared for graduate education and for employment in and beyond the theatre as teachers, artists, technicians, managers or, indeed, any number of fields that value high-level communication skills.
MUSIC Theatre Arts, Production, and Arts Administration PO Box Cincinnati,210003OH45221-0003
Contact: Deborah Neiheisel-DeZarn 513-556-583; dezarndl@ucmail.uc.edu Ccm.uc.edu CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 251 N Main St Cedarville, OH 45314 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design); Minor: Theatre Performance, Theatre Design, Arts Administration Profile: Cedarville University’s distinctly Chris tian BA in Theatre prepares you for a variety of fulfilling careers in acting, directing, designing, stage management, dramaturgy, arts admin istration and more. With our 100% placement rate post-graduation, you’ll be equipped to use your God-given abilities to become an excellent, relevant and God-honoring theatre artist.
Contact: Matthew Hallock; Asia Peach 859-238-5432; matthew.hallock@centre.edu 859-238-5424; www.centre.edu/majors-minors/dramatic-artsasia.peach@centre.edu
1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Arts Admin istration, Design/Technical Theatre, Directing/ Dramatic Literature, Music Theatre/Dance, Theatre Studies; Minor: Dance, Theater Profile: Undergraduate, professional-level training in a dynamic, challenging theatre program. Housed in the Ferguson Center for the Arts, with state-of-the-art facilities. All instructors are practicing theatre professionals. Small class size guarantees one-on-one attention. Scholarships available for all levels, including freshmen. Audition required for acceptance to Acting and Musical Theatre concentrations. Contact: Gregg Lloyd 757-594-7475; www.cnu.edu/theaterglloyd@cnu.edu
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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Drama Department 620 Michigan Ave NE Washington, DC 20064
Contact: Sacha Witt 704-637-4440; www.catawba.edu/academic/theatreartsanwitt16@catawba.edu
CLARK UNIVERSITYATLANTA
Contact: Stacey Stratton 937-766-3766; theatrewww.cedarville.edu/academic-programs/staceystratton@cedarville.edu
SCHOOL 1633 Broadway New York, NY 10019
Contact: Eleanor Holdridge 202-319-5358; cua-drama@cua.edu drama.cua.edu CCM, COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF
Degrees: Two-Year Certificate: Theatre, Musical Theatre; 2+2 BFA with Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL: Theatre, Musical Theatre Profile: Circle in the Square is the world’s only school affiliated with a Broadway theatre. Former students, including Idina Menzel, Kevin Bacon and Lady Gaga, have appeared in countless Broadway shows, on television and in film. Taught by a faculty of NY professionals, graduates enjoy a curriculum that gives them the skills needed to be triple threats and true theatre artists. Contact: Sara Louise Lazarus 212-307-0388; www.eckerd.eduwww.circlesquare.orgAdmissions@circlesquare.org
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Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts; BS: Theatre Arts Management; BFA: Musical Theatre, Performance (Acting, Directing), Design and Production (Lighting Design, Set Design, Costume Design, Technical Direction)
Degrees: BFA: Performance (Acting, Musical Theatre), Dance, Design/Technology (Costume Design & Technology, Lighting Design & Tech nology, Sound Design, Stage Design, Props, Scenic Ar t, Stage Management, Technical Direction); MA or MA/MBA: Arts Administration; MFA: Design (Costume Design & Technology, Lighting Design & Technology, Sound Design, Stage Design, Stage Properties, Stage Man agement, Wig and Makeup Design); Artist Diploma: Opera (Singers, Coaches, Stage Direction) Profile: CCM students are offered a wide variety of opportunities in classes, major pro ductions, studio productions, master classes, summer projects and professional internships. This wealth of exposure is provided not only through shared resources among all the pro grams within the CCM community, but also through strong connections to CCM alumni and entertainment professionals.
Degrees: BFA: Acting for Theatre, Film and Television; BA: Drama; BA/MA: Accelerated degree in Drama and Theatre Education; MA: Theatre History and Criticism, Theatre Education (MATE); MFA: Directing, Playwriting Profile: New BFA in acting for theatre, film and television. Our BA program has many performance, design and technical opportuni ties. There’s professional theatre training for directors and playwrights in our MFA, and the MA provides advanced studies in dramaturgy, theatre history, and criticism. Our MATE can be completed online. Scholarships available!
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre 400 Magnolia Ave Orangeburg, SC 29118
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COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF CHICAGO 600 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre; BA: Acting, Comedy Writing and Performance, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology; MA/MFA: European Devised Performance Practice; Minor: Acting, Stage Combat, Theatre Directing, Writing for Performance. Contact: performing-arts/theatre/indexwww.colum.edu/academics/fine-and-admissions@colum.edu
DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE 100 Campus Dr Elkins, WV 26241 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Theatre Education; Minor: Theatre, Film Production Profile: The mission of the Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program is to inspire thoughtful engagement in the collaborative processes of theatre and film production. We provide individualized course study tailored to students’ specific interests and career goals. The possibilities are endless and limited only by their imagination!
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Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre, Acting, Physical Theatre, Design and Production)
Profile: A major in the arts isn’t a choice – it’s a calling. If you want to succeed, it also takes dedication, practice and training. Coker’s McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts is designed to help you put all these pieces together, so you can turn your passion into a career!
Profile: A nationally accredited program with alumni who are working professionals in the industry. Rooted in classical foundations, the accomplished faculty guide students into the profession through innovative training methods and dynamic practices. Immersive classroom study, contributions from notable guest artists and a rigorous production season foster an environment of discipline, experimentation and empowerment.
D-6 COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre PO Box Conway,261954SC29528-6054
Contact: Karli Henderson 704-894-2912; www.davidson.edu/theatrekahenderson@davidson.edu
CONVERSE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre & Dance 580 E Main Spartanburg,StSC 29302 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Musical Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Dance, Arts Management Profile: We inspire, entertain and challenge audiences with live performances that enhance our capacity for empathy and illuminate our common humanity. Our primary focus in the classroom, in rehearsal and in live performance is to give student artists the opportunities and support to succeed. Contact: Melissa Owens 864-596-9162; www.converse.edu/academics/theatre-dancemelissa.owens@converse.edu
COKER UNIVERSITY McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts 300 E College Ave Hartsville, SC 29550
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Arts 1100 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Acting/Directing, Design/Technology, Music Theatre), Dance; BA: Theatre Arts; Minor: Theatre, Dance, Communication Studies Profile: At CMU, classes have a small studentto-faculty ratio. Opportunities to perform, cho reograph, design and direct begin students’ freshman year. Faculty-directed productions each season include two musicals, two plays and two dance concerts. Additional opportuni ties include a cabaret series, contemporary music group, Mesa Outloud, student-directed projects, and dance team, the Mavettes. Contact: Mo LaMee 970-248-1242; www.coloradomesa.edu/theatremlamee@coloradomesa.edu
DAVIDSON COLLEGE Department of Theatre Box Davidson,4171 NC 28035 Degrees: BA: Theatre Profile: The Davidson College Theatre Department is committed to fostering students’ intellectual and artistic growth. As a theatre student, you will collaborate and cultivate your skills with a faculty devoted to investigating how performance engages with and illuminates our multicultural world. Whether your passion is studying the intersection of theatre and community or acting or designing for the stage, you can find your place in theatre at Davidson.
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Contact: Dory Sibley 843-349-2385; www.coastal.edu/theatrebfatheatre@coastal.edu
Contact: Angela Gallo; Joshua Webb 843-383-8381; agallo@coker.edu 843-383-8378; theatre/theatreprograms/department-of-dance-music-www.coker.edu/academics/academic-jwebb@coker.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Writing, Musical Theatre, Performance, Technical Theatre), Music (Piano, Voice, Music Education), Dance (Dance Education, General); BFA: Dance (Performance, Choreography); Minor: Dance, Music, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance 66 George Charleston,StSC 29424 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Costume Design & Technology, Scenic/Lighting Design & Technology, Theatre for Youth, Theatre Studies, General Theatre), Dance (General Dance Studies, Performance/Choreography); MAT: Performing Arts – Theatre Profile: CofC provides comprehensive instruction in theatre and dance in a liberal arts setting, as well as focused training in the practice of theatre and dance across a range of skill sets through their CofC Stages season. The melding of production experience and academics helps students gain the tools necessary for a successful life both in and out of the professional arts. Contact: Janine McCabe 843-953-6306; theatre.cofc.edumccabej@cofc.edu
DILLARD UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Arts 2601 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70122
Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts; BFA: Theatre Arts (Professional Actor Training, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Design and Production, Theatre for Youth), Theatre Arts Education Profile: Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, our programs emphasize real-world practical preparation. Our program and practice are guided by our core principles of Excellence, Professionalism, Diversity, Artistic Risk and Community. Our graduates are prepared to excel in the professional theatre, film and entertainment world at any level.
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance PO Box Johnson70626City,TN 37614
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Contact: www.dillard.edu504-283-8822
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY School of Theatre and Dance Messick Theatre Arts Center
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ELON UNIVERSITY Department of Performing Arts 2800 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 Degrees: BA: Theatrical Design and Production, Drama and Theatre Studies, Arts Administration; BS: Dance Science; BFA: Acting, Dance Performance and Choreography, Music Theatre Profile: Elon offers conservatory-style training and professional-quality productions at a supportive liberal arts institution. Our alumni are extremely successful because we teach “the business” as well as the art. Our department strives to be a collaborative and innovative environment in which diversity, equity and inclusion is championed and celebrated.
Department of Theatre Arts & Musical Theatre P.O. Box 1000 Ferrum, VA 24088 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre; Minor: Theatre Profile: The Theatre Arts program has a strong academic emphasis with students gaining experience to reinforce the coursework through productions, large and small. The degree programs offered emphasize process drama, improvisation and ensemble. Students audition in their first semester and may take part in as many as five productions a year. Contact: Rebecca Crocker 540-365-4336; rcrocker@ferrum.edu sciences/theatre-arts/https://www.ferrum.edu/school-of-arts-and-
Department of Theatre and Dance Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting/Directing, Design/Technology, Dramatic Literature); BA: Dance; Certificate: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB)
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Design/ Production, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, General Theatre) Profile: We provide a foundation in theatre and dance with a focus on individualized mentoring. Our professionally trained faculty and staff offer current, up-to-date instruction in all aspects of theatre and dance, including performance, design and technology, aerial dance, circus arts and musical theatre. Martin Center for the Arts is our new state-of-the-art performance facility. NAST-accredited. Contact: Karen Brewster 423-439-5827; www.etsu.edu/theatrebrewster@etsu.edu
FLORIDA UNIVERSITYINTERNATIONAL 11200 SW 8th St, WPAC 131 Miami, FL 33199 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Performance, Design (Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design); Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: We offer both BA and BFA degrees in theatre, and students may focus on acting, costume design, set and lighting design, or technical theatre. We have a broad curriculum taught by experienced faculty who continue to work professionally in acting, directing, design and playwriting.
Contact: Kimberly Rippy 336-278-5600; www.elon.edu/perartskrippy@elon.edu
Contact: Alexandra Kostis 973-443-8467; becton/arts/theater/www.fdu.edu/academics/colleges-schools/akostis@fdu.edu
Profile: Dickinson offers a comprehensive liberal arts education in theatre and/or dance. In addition to many performance and production opportunities, students are encouraged to explore connections between theatre and other fields of interest. Dickinson’s program offers students both internship and study abroad opportunities.
Contact: Lesley-Ann Timlick, Rebecca Covey carta.fiu.edu/theatre305-348-2895rcovey@fiu.edutimlickl@fiu.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts (Performance, Technology)
DICKINSON COLLEGE
Contact: Sherry Harper-McCombs 717-245-1239; theatre-and-dancewww.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/theatre&dance@dickinson.edu
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Profile: Our program has a low student/faculty ratio, fostering a unique sense of community or “family” among students and faculty. Small class sizes provide individualized instruction, and our talented and dedicated faculty willingly assist students in reaching their maximum potential through mentoring and creating collaborative relationships. Contact: Anedra Small 850-599-8066; essential-theatre/cssah.famu.edu/departments-and-centers/anedra.small@famu.edu
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FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Performing and Fine Arts 1200 Murchison Rd Fayetteville, NC 28301 Degrees: BA: Theatre Performance (Acting, Directing); Theatre Technical (Lighting, Set, Costume and Makeup Design); Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: A small program affords students individualized attention. We have partnerships with local and regional theatres and work with students finding jobs and internships. Contact: Jonathan Chestnutt 910-672-1309; and-fine-artssocial-sciences/department-of-performing-and-departments/college-of-humanities-and-www.uncfsu.edu/academics/colleges-schools-jchestnutt@uncfsu.edu
Contact: 252-328-6390; www.ecu.edu/theatredancetheatre@ecu.edu
Contact: Lonnie Martin, Aubrey Neumann www304-637-1412;MartinL@dewv.eduNuemanna@dewv.edu.dewv.edu/academics/majors/theatre/
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY Visual & Performing Arts Department 285 Madison Ave, M-DB0-01 Madison, NJ 07940 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts (Acting, Design and Technical Theatre, Directing, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Studies); Minor: Acting, Dance Studies, Design and Technical Theatre, Dramatic Literature and Performance, Entertainment Business and Management, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Dramatic Writing
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND UNIVERSITYMECHANICAL(FAMU) Department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theatre 515 Orr Tallahassee,Dr FL 32307 Degrees: BA: Theatre Performance (Acting, Directing); BS: Technical Theatre, Theatre Management, Design (Set, Prop, Costume)
Animation Profile: “FLO” is a two-year, state-supported professional arts school. We offer intense, creative instruction in the classroom, combined with many practical opportunities available during our rigorous production schedule of plays, musicals, dance events and exhibitions.
Degrees: BA/BS: Performing Arts (Perfor mance: Acting/Directing, Technology: Scenery/ Lighting, Costuming) Profile: We are a small theatre program “big” on giving students experience; students are given the opportunity to participate in all facets of production. Francis Marion University is a fully accredited institution with the National Associa tion of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Contact: Michele Diamonti 850-644-7234; mdiamonti@fsu.edu theatre.fsu.edu
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY School of Theatre, 239 Fine Arts Bldg Tallahassee, FL 32306 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Acting, Music Theatre; MFA: Acting, Costume Design, Direct ing, Technical Production, Theatre Manage ment; MS: Theatre Education; MA: Theatre and Performance Research; PhD: Theatre and Performance Research Profile: The School of Theatre at FSU offers a comprehensive education in theatre. In addition to its academic offerings, the school presents a six-show season, including two musicals, on its three stages annually. Also, an active student theatre association presents a number of shows annually.
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Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts, Dance; BFA: Performance, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Dance Profile: Ranked in the top 20 college theatre programs by The Princeton Review, FSC is a four-year, private liberal arts college that emphasizes one-on-one instruction, hands-on experience and a high degree of professionalism.
A theatre major has opportunities to perform major roles freshman year; design students will see their work produced sophomore year. Contact: Paul Bawek 860-680-4184; www.flsouthern.edupbawek@flsouthern.edu
Admission is by audition or portfolio review only.
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland, FL 33801
Contact: Kitty Clarke 386-312-4304; www.floarts.orgkittyclarke@sjrstate.edu
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GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE PO Box Gainesville,1358GA 30503 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Theatre Design & Technology Profile: Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a oneof-a-kind, nationally recognized collaboration
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 814 20th Street NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20052 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance Profile: The George Washington University’s Program of Theatre and Dance, part of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, is located in the heart of rich, cultural Washing ton, DC. Students develop and showcase their creative talents immersed in this exciting com munity, studying with professionally engaged and experienced faculty. Contact: Carl Gudenius 202-994-8072; corcoran.gwu.edu/theatre-undergraduatecfg@gwu.edu
Contact: Jayme McGhan (UNG) Tracey Brent-Chessum (Brenau) 678-717-3609; jayme.mcghan@ung.edu 770-534-6264; www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.orgtbrent-chessum@brenau.edu
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre, CBX 119 Milledgeville, GA 31061 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Dance; Certificate: Film Production Profile: Georgia College is Georgia’s desig nated Public Liberal Arts University. The Depart ment of Theatre produces a variety of theatrical works, hosts acclaimed guest artists and offers a number of performance, design and directing opportunities for students. The Department of Theatre is located in the renovated historic Campus Theatre in downtown Milledgeville.
St. Johns River State College 5001 St. Johns Ave Palatka, FL 32177 Degrees: AS or AS+AA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Costume Design, Scenic and Lighting Design, Stage Management, New Media Design, Photography, Studio Arts,
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 4400 University Dr, MS 3E6 Fairfax, VA 22030 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design/ Technical, Theatre Studies); BFA: Stage and Screen Studies (Performance, Musical Theatre, Design/Technical); MA: Accelerated MA in Arts Management; Certificate: Graduate Certificate in Teaching Theatre Arts, PK-12 Profile: Located near the vibrant DC arts com munity, we encourage our students to engage their ar tistic and academic skills in regional and global communities. Theatre at Mason blends excellence and rigor using state-of-the-art re sources to provide a professional approach in a liberal arts environment. Contact: Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner 703-993-1120; theater.gmu.edutheater@gmu.edu
FURMAN UNIVERSITY 3300 Poinsett Hwy Greenville, SC 29613 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts Profile: Nationally acclaimed for The Furman Advantage four-year pathway for individualized student success. The Theatre Arts Department offers dynamic coursework with the primary goal of transforming theatre students into theatre artists. Rated #15 in The Princeton Review for Best Schools for Making an Impact. Contact: Maegan Azar 864-294-2051; www.furman.edu/theatreartstheatre.arts@furman.edu
2022 SETC College, University between the University of North Georgia and Brenau University. Utilizing hands-on, individualized training, GTA boasts a production program rivaling the largest theatre schools in the country. GTA’s state-of-the-art facilities include five theatres, multiple shops, design labs, and rehearsal and dance studios.
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY Department of Fine Arts, Theatre Program PO Box Florence,100547SC29502
Contact: Glen Gourley 843-661-1538; www.fmarion.edu/finearts/theatreartsagourley@fmarion.edu
FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Profile: Exclusively undergraduate program, half-hour from NYC. Six mainstage productions a year, including one musical and annual Shakespeare Festival, now in its 68th year. Student Rep at the end of every semester highlighting student directing and playwriting. Production students have the opportunity to design, stage manage or direct multiple projects. Contact: Royston Coppenger www.hofstra.eduRo516-463-5444yston.P.Coppenger@hofstra.edu HBCU
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
GREENSBORO COLLEGE 815 W Market St Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact: Eric Griffis; 478-445-8273 Kacie Stanelle; www.gcsu.edu/theatretheatre@gcsu.edu478-445-8290
Degrees: BA: Theatre Contact: www.gram.edu318-247-3811
Degrees: BA: (Acting, Directing, Stage Man agement, Costuming, Theatre Education), BFA: Musical Theatre, Design/Tech; Minor: Dance, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech Profile: We provide many undergraduateonly production opportunities each year in a small college environment (approximately 1,000 students total on campus), including hosting the state theatre festival. Internship opportunities available at the local Equity theatre and professional organizations. Plenty of opportunities to double major, too!
We feature a busy production schedule and a company philosophy where students get ample hands-on learning opportunities in every aspect of theatre and dance production, making them highly competitive upon graduation. Contact: Doug Brown 336-841-4525; www.highpoint.edu/theaterdbrown@highpoint.edu
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COLLEGE PO Box Jamestown,309 NC 27282 Degrees: AFA: Theatre Profile: Your stage door opens here! Opportunity for hands-on experience, both onstage and backstage. Small program focusing on individual attention with emphasis on successful college transfer and preparation for work in the industry.
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Technical Theatre) Profile: The program is housed in the Department of Music and Performing Arts. Students take courses and emphasize in either performance or technical theatre. Students gain practical theatre experience by participating in theatre practicums in 4-5 mainstage annual productions. Additional experience can be gained in student-run productions, tours and Hampton Players activities. Majors are men tored by experienced professors and nationally recognized guest artists.
Contact: Stephen Svoboda 419-448-2073; www.heidelberg.edussvoboda@heidelberg.edu
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY One University Pkwy High Point, NC 27268
Contact: Kelly Berry (Statesboro campus); John Wright (Armstrong Savannah campus) 912-478-0106; ksberry@georgiasouthern.edu 912-344-2705; theatrecah.georgiasoutherjohnwright@georgiasouthern.edun.edu/commarts/majors/
Contact: Karen Turner Ward 757-728-6187; www.hamptonu.edukaren.ward@hamptonu.edu
Contact: Perry Morgan 336-272-7102 x5744 perr theatre.greensboro.eduy.morgan@greensboro.edu D-9 HBCU GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, DesignTechnical, Collaborative Theatre), Dance; Minor: Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre Profile: Our faculty artist-mentors walk the walk alongside students and help them to hone their craft and find their artistic voice.
Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre Profile: The Theatre Program at Georgia Southern University produces a diverse array of award-winning, culturally important theatre, including African American theatre. An institu tional member of NAST, our program produces students who excel in artistic achievement. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to perform, design and direct in four state-ofthe-art performance facilities on two campuses while developing a strong portfolio based in realized productions.
Visual and Performing Arts 403 Main Street
Contact: Mary McFarland 336-334-4822; mamcfarland@gtcc.edu www.gtcc.edu
Grambling, LA 71245
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 2434 Southern Dr, Sanford Hall/Box 8091 Statesboro, GA 30460
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Department of Music and Performing Arts Armstrong Hall Hampton Hampton,UniversityVA23668
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY School of Music and Theatre 310 E Market St Tiffin, OH 44883 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Musical Theatre, Production) Profile: Learn the art and business of theatre through four years of intense handson experiences. We believe our students succeed because they are welcomed into our artistic community as soon as they arrive. Our students become well-rounded theatre artists who understand and know how to navigate the arts world.
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Department of Drama and Dance Hempstead, NY 11549-1000 Degrees: BA: Drama; BFA: Performance or Production (Costume Design, Set Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Directing, Technical Direction, Stage Management, Dramaturgy); Minor: Drama, Musical Theatre (with BA in Drama or BFA in Performance)
Contact: Nina Wray 800-762-1993; www.studioschool.orgnina.wray@hussiancollege.edu
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Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting & Directing, Design & Technology, Playwriting, Dramaturgy & Dramatic Literature); Minor: Theatre; MA: Theatre & New Play Development; MFA: Playwriting (Dramaturgy, Youth Theatre, Plays with Music, Directing, Performance); Certificate: New Play Performance, New Play Directing, New Play Dramaturgy Profile: The Hollins Theatre Institute provides classroom instruction and experiential learning in all aspects of theatre for undergraduate women. The Playwright’s Lab is a unique high-intensity/low-residency co-educational g raduate program designed to provide an educational experience centered around experimentation – where process and discovery are encouraged rather than product and validation. Contact: playwriting-mfahollins.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/majorhollins.edu/academics/majors-minors/theatre-540-362-6313theatre@hollins.edu
Degrees: BFA: Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Theatre Administration, Theatre Technology; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to the training of knowledgeable theatre and dance artists, theorists, historians and teachers in the theatre and dance arts. The department is dedicated to the principle of developing the highest quality of theatre and dance arts, and to the serious investigation and perpetuation of the experiences and aesthetics of Black theatre and dance. Contact: Ofosuwa Abiola 202-806-7050; Theatrearts.howard.eduofosuwa.abiola@howard.edu
HOLLINS UNIVERSITY 7916 Williamson Rd, Box 9602 Roanoke, VA 24020
1201 W 5th St Los Angeles, CA 90017
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HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY 2303 College Ave Huntington, IN 46750 Degrees: BA: Theatre Performance, Theatre Technology, Theatre, Theatre (NYC Semester); Minor: Theatre, Production Technology Profile: Huntington University is a compre hensive Christian university of the liberal arts offering programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, including theatre, music and film. HU is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. HU is consistently ranked among the best universities in the Mid west by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes.com and The Princeton Review
Contact: Ryan Long 260-359-4257; Huntington.edurlong@huntington.edu
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance 275 N Jordan Ave, Suite A300U Bloomington, IN 47405 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance; MFA: Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Theatre Technology, Costume Technology, Playwriting Profile: In addition to an outstanding faculty, the Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance at Indiana University has over 25 guest artists and scholars on campus each year. The department is housed in stateof-the-art facilities and also operates the Indiana University Summer Theatre, a professional summer theatre. Contact: Linda Pisano 812-855-0809; theatre.indiana.edulpisano@indiana.edu
HBCU THE FIRST COLLEGE OF ITS KIND CREATED INSIDE OF A WORKING MOVIE STUDIO LOT. BFAs IN ACTING & CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE + FILM LA.HUSSIANCOLLEGE.EDU
Degrees: BFA: Acting, Film and Digital Content, Commercial Dance, Contemporary Musical Theatre and Film Profile: Hussian College (formerly Studio School) prides itself on academic and professional excellence, with an unrelenting commitment to prepare students for service in their communities and career. Not only is the college on a working studio lot, surrounded by professional productions, but the faculty and program chairs are also experienced working professionals. It’s not uncommon to see your teacher in class one day and on a television show the next.
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY School of Theatre Arts 2 Ames Plaza E PO Box Bloomington,2900 IL 61701 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts; BFA: Acting, Music Theatre, Theatre Design & Technology; Minor: Theatre Arts, Dance, Arts Management, Film Studies, Theatre Design & Technology Profile: The School of Theatre Arts at Illinois Wesleyan University combines conservatorystyle training with traditional liberal arts value to foster the creative confidence of every studentartist. We identify their uniqueness, help them develop their authentic voice and prepare them for a rich life after IWU. Contact: Theatre Recruitment Office 309-556-3944; www.iwu.edu/theatretheatre@iwu.edu
HOWARD UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Arts 2455 Sixth St NW, Suite 1044 Washington, DC 20059
School of Theatre and Dance Campus Box 5700 Normal, IL 61790 Degrees: BA or BS: Acting, Dance Education, Dance Performance, Design/Production, Theatre Education, Theatre Studies (Cinema Studies, Creative Drama, Directing, Dramaturgy/ History, Integrated Performance, Theatre Management); MA or MS: Theatre History, Criticism; MFA: Design/Production, Directing Profile: The School of Theatre and Dance has an over 40-year legacy with many distinguished alumni, including the founders of Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Extensive production opportunities are available in three diverse performance venues and include studentproduced work. Student internships are available for the nationally recognized Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Contact: Cristen Monson 309-438-8783; www.finearts.IllinoisState.edu/theatretheatre@ilstu.edu
THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS
Profile: IUSB is an undergraduate-only theatre program focused on creating a supportive, con sent-based and brave artistic/educational space centered on student success. We are looking to support one-of-a-kind student performers, designers and technicians as they develop into individually unique theatre artists. Join us at IU South Bend as we strive to change the face of theatre, one student at a time.
Profile: The ICMT is a conservatory-style musical theatre performing arts college with campuses in London, New York City, Rome and Belfast. Using current industry professionals, we train the performers of tomorrow with the performers of today. We accept only those interested in a performance career. One-year, two-year and three-month intensive programs with degree option.
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INTIMAN THEATRE in partnership with SEATTLE CENTRAL COLLEGE 1524 Harvard Ave Seattle, WA 98122 Degree: AA Direct Transfer Agreement (Tech nical Theatre for Social Justice) Profile: In this unique partnership between one of Seattle’s most diverse colleges and Tony Award-winning Intiman Theatre, students gain the technical skills needed to succeed behind the scenes in the entertainment Industry, work ing alongside union professionals while studying equity and social justice.
Contact: Justin Amellio-Ashbrook 574-520-4676; theatreanddance.iusb.edu/jamellio@iusb.edu
Hands-on, conservatory-style training in a nationally-ranked liberal arts setting BA in Theatre Arts BFA in Music Theatre BFA in Acting BFA in Design & www.iwu.edu/theatreTechnology
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MUSICAL THEATRE 68 Wallis Rd UnitedE9London5LHKingdom
Contact: John Edwards +44 (0)207 253 theicmt.cominfo@theicmt.com3118
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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY School of Theatre and Dance 147 Warsaw Ave, MSC 5601 Harrisonburg, VA 22807
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND Theatre & Dance Depar tment 1700 Mishawaka Ave, Northside 101 South Bend, IN 46634-7111
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Profile: The Theatre Program is housed in the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts, which includes a SACS-accredited, rigorous BFA preprofessional degree. Our students enjoy small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, hands-on experience, performance opportunities in their freshman year, individual mentoring, and a high degree of professionalism. Theatre talent scholarships available. Contact: Erik DeCicco 904-256-7347; edecicc@ju.edu www.ju.edu/cfa
Degrees: BA: Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Industries (Musical Theatre) through Middlesex University
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design/ Tech); BFA: Theatre (Musical Theatre Perfor mance, Design and Technical Production)
JACKSON UNIVERSITYSTATE Department of Art & Theatre 1400 J.R. Lynch St Box Jackson,17126MS 38217 Degrees: BA: Art (Theatre) Profile: The Department of Art & Theatre is committed to providing students with the fundamental knowledge of communication, performance and design through research and practical application. The department fosters a safe, nurturing environment of creativity, collaboration and experimentation, while providing exceptional instruction in communication, technical design and stage performance. We utilize traditional and nontraditional teaching methods, ultimately leading to educational success and personal/ professional advancement. Contact: Prince Duren 601-979-3337; www.jsums.edu/artPrince.Duren@jsums.edu
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre 2800 University Blvd N Jacksonville,P111 FL 32211 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Technol ogy); BFA: Theatre (Performance, Technology); Minor : Theatre. Option to double major in an other concentration (e.g., Film, Dance)
Degrees: BA: Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre (Performance, Design & Technology, Theatre Studies, Theatre Education); Minor: Dance, Theatre Profile: We provide professionally focused training within the context of a broader university liberal arts experience. Numerous studentdirected, student-choreographed, studentdesigned, student-acted and student-danced productions complement mainstage faculty- and guest-directed/choreographed productions in the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. Interview-audition or portfolio review is required for entrance to the majors. Contact: School of Theatre and Dance www.jmu.edu/theatredancetheatredance@jmu.edu540-568-6342
THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL Professional Apprentice Program 60 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 Profile: Juilliard recruits a talented group of people to the Professional Apprentice Program in technical theatre, stage management and arts administration each academic year. The apprentices work closely with professional technicians, artists and administrators, expanding their skillsets in a safe environment where they may also explore personal interests and career goals. Contact: Jennifer Linn Wilcox 212-799-5000, www.juilliard.edu/apprenticeshipapprenticeprogram@juilliard.edux621
Contact: Julieta www.intiman.org/aa/julieta@intiman.orgVitullor
Contact: 214-638-0484 www.kdstudio.com
Degrees: Minor: Theatre Contact: Lori Hicks 502-597-6415; of-hpa/index.phpwww.kysu.edu/academics/college-hbs/school-lori.hicks@kysu.edu
KEAN UNIVERSITY Theatre Conservatory 1000 Morris Ave Union, NJ 07083 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Theatre Education (K-12 Theatre Certification, Elementary or Early Childhood Teacher Certification); BFA: Performance, Design & Technology; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: Twenty minutes from New York City, Kean University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. About 16,000 diverse men and women attend Kean
LIMESTONE UNIVERSITY 1115 College Dr, Theatre Dept Gaffney, SC 29340 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Theatre/English, Musical Theatre; BFA: Theatre (Tech/ Management/Design, Performance), Musical Theatre (Performance); Minor: Theatre Profile: Limestone College is one of the few academic institutions in the area to offer a BFA within the framework of a liberal arts education. We are committed to the artistic development of both major and nonmajor students in the performing arts and offer students the undivided attention of our faculty. HBCU
LEES-MCRAE COLLEGE 191 Main St Banner Elk, NC 28604 Degrees: BA or BS: Theatre Arts, Theatre Arts Administration, Theatre Arts Education (K12 Teacher Licensure); BFA: Musical Theatre; Minor: Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre Profile: Lees-McRae is a small private college located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. The Theatre Arts Program provides a welcoming and thorough training ground for young theatre practitioners through plentiful creative opportunities and individual attention in the classroom, the rehearsal hall, the technical studios and on stage. Contact: Joshua Yoder 828-898-8739; yoderj@lmc.edu www.lmc.edu
KENTUCKY UNIVERSITYSTATE Department of Performing Arts 400 E Main St Frankfort, KY 40601
2022 SETC College, University University, 130-plus in theatre. The department produces a faculty/guest-directed theatre series, a student-directed series, a cabaret series and the Equity Theatre-in-Residence, Premiere Stages. Contact: Holly Logue 908-737-4420; theatre-conservatorywww.kean.edu/academics/college-liberal-arts/theatre@kean.edu
Contact: Lindsay Weitkamp (828) 328-7953; www.lr.edu/theatrelindsay.weitkamp@lr.edu
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Depar tment of Theatre 420 E Packer Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015 Degrees: BA: Acting/Directing, Design/ Technical Theatre, Theatre History/Dramatic Literature, General Theatre Studies; Minor: Theatre Profile: Lehigh University’s Department of Theatre is a dynamic and intensive program with experienced professors, an active production season, and a busy schedule of workshops, guest artists and special events.
Contact: Linda Cooper 434-582-2078; www.liberty.edu/theatrelncooper@liberty.edu
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY School of Theatre and Dance B141 Center for the Performing Arts Kent, OH 44242 Degrees: BA: Theatre Studies (Performance, Production, Management, Theatre and Society), Dance Studies; BFA: Musical Theatre, Dance Performance, Design Production & Technology; MFA: Theatre Design & Technology (Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Costume Design, Theatre Technology), Acting for the Returning Professional Profile: The School of Theatre and Dance offers individual mentorship; low student/teacher ratio; close proximity to professional theatre, opera and dance companies; an established guest director series; and the award-winning summer professional Porthouse Theatre. Contact: Eric van Baars 330-672-0102; www.kent.edu/theatredancefvanbaar@kent.edu
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY 1971 University Blvd Lynchburg, VA 24515 Degrees: BA/BS: Theatre Arts; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre Profile: With eight productions a year, four being musicals, we emphasize storytelling and the development of skills required for employment in the industry. Students have opportunities to gain hands-on experience, hone their craft and jump-start their careers by earning professional credits with the Alluvion Stage Company, the department’s resident professional company.
Contact: Kashi Johnson 610-758-3640; Theatre.cas.lehigh.edu/kkj2@lehigh.edu LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY 625 7th Ave NE LRU Box 7207 Hickory, NC 20601 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre Profile: Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the theatre program at LR is committed to de veloping well-rounded artists who are curious, creative, collaborative, and engaged in the world around them. Students take an active role as theatre-makers right from the start, gaining in valuable hands-on experiences in performance, technology, design, direction and management.
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2600 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 117 Dallas, TX 75207 Degrees: AAA: Acting Performance, Musical Theatre Performance, Motion Picture Production. Articulation Agreement to New York Film Academy’s BA/BFA track. Profile: KD gives students a fast-paced path into the world of professional acting, musical theatre or film production. Our faculty of working professionals provides the same passion and desire that we ask of all our students. In 15 months, students prepare for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Contact: http://finearts.limestone.edu/theatretheatre@limestone.edu864-488-8234
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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY BROOKLYN 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201-5372 Degrees: BFA: Acting for Theatre, Film, & Television Contact: John B9C800BAE38464389A92C844FFD1582&_z=zarts/Academic-Programs/~/~/link.aspx?_id=Fwww.liu.edu/brooklyn/academics/school-of-John.Sannuto@liu.eduSannuto
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY School of Theatre 105 Music and Dramatic Arts Bldg Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Degrees: BA: Arts Administration, Design/ Technology, Film/Television, Performance, Physical Theatre, Theatre Studies; MFA: Acting, Costume Technology and Design, Properties Technology, Scenic Technology and Design; PhD: Theatre/History/Literature/Criticism Profile: LSU Theatre is one of only a handful of departments in the country that supports a full-time, year-round professional theatre, Swine Palace. Many students are Equity-eligible by graduation. Our entire physical plant was renovated in 2009. Contact: Kristin Sosnowsky 225-578-4174; www.theatre.lsu.eduksosno1@lsu.edu
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS 6363 St. Charles Ave, Box 155 New Orleans, LA 70118
Contact: C. Patrick Genduse 504-865-3840; cmfa.loyno.edu/theatrecpgendus@loyno.edu
LYNN UNIVERSITY 3601 N Military Tr Boca Raton, FL 33431 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre Perfomance Contact: Adam Simpson 561-237-7461; lynn.edu/academics/areas-of-study/drama-bfaasimpson@lynn.edu
MARIETTA COLLEGE Department of Theatre 215 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750 Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Design and Technol ogy [Costume, Digital Media/Projection, Light ing, Scenic, Sound], Directing (Artistic Direction/ Management, Playwriting, Communication), Performance; BA: Musical Theatre, Theatre; Minor: Theatre Profile: We are a dedicated faculty offering small classes and individualized attention. We are a close-knit community with opportunities for significant involvement beginning fresh man year. We are mentors that encourage our students to challenge themselves as far as their interests, talents, and drive will go. We are Pioneers. Contact: Cas Felt 740-376-4698; www.marietta.edu/theatre-departmentcas.felt@marietta.edu
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LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY 1 University Park Dr Nashville, TN 37204
Profile: A world leader and pioneer, LAMDA provides exceptional vocational training in the dramatic arts. Our outstanding new facilities provide creative spaces where students can take the risks necessary to explore their potential. Located in West London, LAMDA, the UK’s oldest drama school, has been training artists since 1861.
Profile: The School of Theatre offers a rigor ous generalist curriculum based on the com pany model, with concentrations in acting, arts administration, design, directing, stage combat, stage management and playwriting. Contact: Mark Guinn 318-257-2711; www.latechuniversitytheatre.commguinn@latech.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts, Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts (Business Administration); Minor: Theatre Profile: At Loyola, there’s room for you to aspire to any role. Our students are actors, directors, playwrights and designers. Our immersive Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre degrees train you in all aspects of theatre; our liberal arts core inspires the art you create.
Degrees: BA: Theatre Education, General Theatre; BFA: Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Design/Production Profile: We are a Christian university in the heart of Nashville, TN, committed to leading the future in arts education through rigorous training, interdisciplinary collaboration and faith-focused community. With 60 students in the department, five main productions each year and several second stage opportunities, we offer strong, individualized training and mentorship.
Degrees: BA: Applied Theatre, Acting (including Screen and Digital Media), Filmmaking and Creative Technologies, Dance, Theatre and Performance Design, Theatre and Performance Technology, Management of Music, Entertainment, Theatre and Events, Sound Technology, Music (Songwriting, Performance and Production); MA: Acting (Company), Costume Making, Music Industry Professional Management, Professional Practice: Theatre and Drama Facilitation; Foundation Certificate: Acting, Dance, Popular Music and Music Technology Profile: Home to around 1,000 students from over 40 countries worldwide, LIPA is for perform ers and those who make performance possible.
Contact: Ryan Duncan +44 (0)151 330 3118; international@lipa.ac.uk www.Lipa.ac.uk
Degrees: BA: Professional Acting; MFA: Professional Acting; Semester Programme: Classical Acting (study abroad); Shakespeare Summer School (8 weeks); LAMDA Short Courses: Shakespeare (4 weeks), Audition Technique (2 weeks), Introduction to Screen Acting (2 weeks), Introduction to Drama School (2 weeks), Acting in English (2 weeks)
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY POST College of Arts, Communications and Design, School of Performing Arts Department of Theatre, Dance and Arts 720ManagementNorthern Blvd Brookville, NY 11548 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Production & Design, Arts Management, Directing, Playwriting, Dance Studies; MFA: Acting, Directing, Playwriting Profile: We offer opportunities to train with professional New York City theatre artists on a beautiful suburban campus 30 miles from Manhattan, with low student/teacher ratios, individual mentoring and vast performance resources, preparing students to enter the profession with a variety of skills and professional connections. Generous scholarships are available. Contact: Cara Gargano 516-299-2353; www.liu.edu/post/theatrecgargano@liu.edu
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY School of Theatre PO Box 8608 Ruston, LA 71272 Degrees: BA: Communications (Theatre); MA: Communication (Theatre)
Contact: Nat McIntyre 615-966-5187; www.lipscomb.edu/theaternemcintyre@lipscomb.edu
LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMATIC ART (LAMDA) 155 Talgarth Rd
Contact: Madeleine Breen 917-720-3836; www.lamda.ac.ukmadeleine.breen@lamda.ac.uk
Cofounded in 1996 by Sir Paul McCartney, who remains our lead patron, our aim is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience to have a sustained career within your chosen industry.
Profile: With a singular schedule and an HBCU BA in Theatre BA in Theatre Education MFA in Theatre
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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY 130 McComas Hall Mail Stop 9574 PO Box MississippiPF State, MS 39762 Degrees: BA: Communication (Theatre) Profile: Theatre MSU is a student-centric, gen eralist theatre program housed in the Depart ment of Communication. Theatre MSU nurtures professional, creative storytellers, embraces accessible, transformative experiences, and engages diverse, vibrant communities. Contact: Tonya Hays 662-325-3203; comm.msstate.eduthays@comm.msstate.edu
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN 1100 College St, Box W-1619 Columbus, MS 39701 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Theatre Education with Teacher Certification; MFA: Theatre Education Profile: The MUW Theatre Program offers complete coursework in theoretical and practical aspects of the art of making theatre. Hallmarks of the program are a rigorous production schedule, individual attention throughout the training process, and first-rate production values. Contact: David Carter 662-329-7353; www.muw.edu/theatredbcarter@muw.edu
Degrees: BA: Performing Arts (Theatre, Music, Film); BA/MLITT: Shakespeare and Performance; MLITT: Shakespeare and Performance; MFA: Shakespeare and Performance Profile: Coed undergraduate program; intimate black box theatre; undergraduate season produces four plays per year. Coed graduate program. MFA company model focuses on collaboration and ensemble practices; graduate productions perform at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse. Contact: Doreen www.marybaldwin.edu/artsdbechtol@marybaldwin.eduBechtol
NATIONAL THEATER INSTITUTE AT THE EUGENE O’NEILL THEATER CENTER 305 Great Neck Rd Waterford, CT 06385 Degrees: Certificate: National Theater Institute, National Music Theater Institute, Advanced Directing, Advanced Playwriting Semester, Theatermakers Summer Intensive, Moscow Art Theatre (up to 20 hours college credit/semester)
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Department of Theatre and Dance 901 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65897 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BS: Theatre, Theatre Education; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Stage Management, Dance; MFA: Dramatic Writing Profile: Conservatory-style training in a sup portive, liberal arts setting. Nationally competi tive programs and top-notch faculty contribute to the significant success of MSU graduates. Program houses an Equity (AEA) affiliate theatre Contact: Joseph Price 417-836-5268; theatreanddance.missouristate.edujprice@missouristate.edu
MORGAN UNIVERSITYSTATE Department of Fine and Performing Arts 1700 E Cold Spring Ln Baltimore, MD 21251 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts Contact: www.morgan.edu443-885-3333
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MILES COLLEGE Division of Humanities 5500 Myron Massey Blvd Fairfield, AL 35064 Degrees: BA: Theatre Contact: www.miles.edu202-929-1000
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MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Campus Box Murfreesboro,43TN 37132 Degrees: BS: Theatre, Theatre Teacher Licensure; Minor: Entertainment Arts Design, Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre Profile: Located 30 miles from Nashville, Middle Tennessee State University offers diverse training options for undergraduates only, in areas such as acting, design, directing, youth theatre, musical theatre and dance. MTSU features 130 undergraduate majors, 15 full-time faculty, two theatres and a full complement of state-of-the-art production facilities and technology. Contact: Tiffany Trent 615-898-2640; www.mtsu.edu/programs/theatreTiffany.Trent@mtsu.edu
D-14 MARSHALL UNIVERSITY 1 John Marshall Dr Huntington, WV 25755
MARY BALDWIN UNIVERSITY 101 E Frederick St Staunton, VA 24401
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE Creative and Performing Arts 830 Westview Dr SW Atlanta, GA 30314 Degrees: BA: Theatre Performance, Dance Performance and Choreography Contact: www.morehouse.edu470-639-0999
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Global Languages and Theatre Arts 106 Fine Arts Bldg Murray, KY 42071 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Theatre/Film; BS: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Theatre/Film Profile: Our students practice skills in a liberal arts context that will assist them with employ ment opportunities in the entertainment industry and beyond. The department offers four to six productions each academic year, with students participating in all facets of theatre, musical theatre and theatre/film production. Contact: Brent Menchinger 270-809-4421; www.murraystate.edu/theatrebmenchinger@murraystate.edu
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Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Performance, Technical Production, Interdisciplinary (Music, Theatre, Dance), Musical Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: Marshall University Theatre operates in one of the largest, best-equipped theatre facilities in the Southeast. All BFA students participate in a professional internship experience. All students are invited to explore regular regional theatre and study abroad experiences. Fouryear tuition waiver scholarships available for qualifying theatre majors. Contact: Lang Reynolds 304-696-2546; www.marshall.edu/theatrereynoldsh@marshall.edu
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
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NEW YORK CONSERVATORY FOR DRAMATIC ARTS 39 W 19th St, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10011
Profile: NYFA is designed for a new generation of storytellers: artists who share a mutual passion and want to “learn by doing.” Our practical experience trains students to be the best filmmakers, visual artists and performers they can be, achieving more in less time than at other film or acting schools. Contact: Roger Del Pozo 212-966-3488 x214; roger@nyfa.edu www.nyfa.edu NEWBERRY COLLEGE 2100 College St Newberry, SC 29108 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Musical Theatre, Theatre, Speech Profile: Newberry College is a private liberal arts college of 1,200 students on a beautiful campus in the South Carolina midlands. Newberry College Theatre prepares students for successful vocations and the ability to make a positive artistic impact on their communities – and the world. Experience – Opportunities – Personal Attention: Newberry College Theatre. Contacts: Mandy Butler; Matthew Fuller; Pat www.newberry.edupgagliano@newberry.edumatthew.fuller@newberry.edu;mandy.butler@newberry.edu;Gagliano
Profile: Christian university providing excellent liberal arts education designed to develop wellrounded individuals and accomplished artists. Coursework includes a core of fundamental the atrical knowledge, advanced classes in chosen track, experience onstage and backstage, audi tion coaching, internships and opportunities for community outreach. NGU supports KCACTF, Alpha Psi, CITA and a student-run improv team.
STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT sota.nku.edu
& Training Program Directory unmatched breadth of training at the two-time Tony Award-winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, our six semester-long programs offer students a springboard to the professional world. NTI’s credit-earning theatre intensives, taught by industry professionals and master teachers, train actors, singers, directors, dancers, playwrights and composers.
Contact: Amy Dunlap 864-895-1580; www.ngu.edu/theatreamy.dunlap@ngu.edu
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NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PO Box 159, 138 AL Hwy 35 Rainsville, AL 35986 Degrees: AA: Theatre Profile: Our community college program offers 14 theatre scholarships, produces professionalcaliber productions and promotes a sense of family and friendship like few other educational/ community theatres. Contact: Kayleigh Smith 256-638-4418 x2218; and-fine-arts-division/theatre-departmentwww.nacc.edu/programs-of-study/english-smithk@nacc.edu
NORTH UNIVERSITYTECHNICALAGRICULTURALCAROLINAANDSTATE Theatre Arts Division 1601 E Market St Greensboro, NC 27411 Degrees: BFA: Professional Theatre (Acting, Theatre Technology) Contact: www.ncat.edu336-334-7500
Contact: Office of Admissions 212-812-4682; www.nycda.eduadmissions@nycda.edu
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre, PO Box 1892 Tigerville, SC 29688 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, Applied Theatre)
Degrees: AFA, BFA or MFA: Acting for Film, Filmmaking, Producing, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism, Documen tary Filmmaking, Photography, Graphic Design, Illustration, 3D Animation, Game Design; Oneand Two-Year Musical Theatre Conservatory
SCHOOL OF THE THEATRE 340 E 54th St New York, NY 10022
Degrees: AOS: Film and Television Perfor mance, Musical Theatre Performance, New Media for Actors, Summer Intensive Training Program (four-week musical theatre and film and television intensive)
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004 3300 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505 420 Lincoln Rd, Suite 200 Miami Beach, FL 33139
Profile: Professional training two-year conser vatory program culminates in a focus on film, television and musical theatre. Financial aid and scholarships are available. Summer Train ing Program: This four-week summer intensive provides six college credit hours. Scholarships are available.
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Degrees: Certificate: Performing Arts, Acting Profile: Our conservatory offers individualized and concentrated training designed to prepare graduates for the professional demands of theatre, film, TV and new media. Each rigorous curr iculum offered incorporates movement, voice and performance technique classes in tan dem with rigorous Meisner Technique training. The second year culminates in performances and an industry showcase.
Visual and Performing Arts 700 Park Ave Norfolk, VA 23504 Degrees: BA: Drama and Theatre Contact: www.nsu.edu757-823-8600
Contact: Admissions Office (860)-443-5378 ext. www.nationaltheaterinstitute.orgntiadmissions@theoneill.org284
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NORTH UNIVERSITYCENTRALCAROLINA Depar tment of Theatre 1801 Fayetteville St Durham, NC 27707 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, General, Technical) Contact: www.nccu.edu919-530-6100
NORFOLK UNIVERSITYSTATE
Contact: NP Admissions www.neighborhoodplayhouse.orgadmissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org212-688-3770
PCPA PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE 800 S College Dr Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399 Degrees: Career Technical Education Certifi cates: Acting, Technical Theatre Profile: PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theatre offers two-year training programs in acting and technical theatre. The students train as mem bers of a professional company mentored by industr y professionals who have a passion to teach. All students accepted to the Conserva tory receive full-tuition scholarships for their first year of training. Contact: Erik Stein, 805-928-7731 x4119; Saracasting@pcpa.orgIce,805-928-7731 x3151; www.pcpa.orgsice@pcpa.org
PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY 1021 Central Ave Demorest, GA 30535 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Tech nical Theatre and Design, Theatre for Youth, Theatre Education (Georgia Teaching Cer tificate, grades P-12); BFA: Arts Administration Profile: We are a small private college lo cated 60 miles north of Atlanta in the northeast Georgia mountains. Our students experience rigorous academic training as well as profes sional training. We offer four to six shows a year, plus various student showcases. Contact: Kathy Blandin 706-778-8500 x1068; kblandin@piedmont.edu www.piedmont.edu/fa POINT PARK UNIVERSITY Conservatory of Performing Arts 201 Wood Pittsburgh,StPA 15222 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts, Theatre Production (Technical Design/Management, Stage Management, Design [Scenic, Costume, Lighting, Sound]) Profile: Point Park’s Conservatory is a powerhouse of creativity and opportunity that enables students to experience professional quality theatre and expand their skills in theatre making, design, technical production or stage management. Eighteen performances are developed in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Pittsburgh Playhouse facility. Scholarships and apprenticeships are available. Contact: Troy Centofanto 412-392-3451; www.pointpark.edu/Academics/Schools/COPAconservatory@pointpark.edu
PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 901 S Flagler Dr West Palm Beach, FL 33416
Contact: Allen McCoy 561-803-2487; allen_mccoy@pba.edu www.pba.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre, Film Studies, MovingImage Production; Undergraduate Minor: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Media Production and Analysis, Video Arts, Entertainment Design and Technology, Film Studies, Screenwriting; MA: Theatre Studies; MFA: Acting, Design; PhD: Theatre Studies; Graduate Minor: Theatre and Performance, Cinema/Video Profile: Our program develops original work from writing/devising to production and exploring new media in live performance. We are committed to training students who are civically engaged through performance. We provide our students numerous opportunities in performance and design with a four-show season and a student-driven theatre lab producing 15 shows a year.
Contact: J. Briggs Cormier 614-292-8241; www.theatreandfilm.osu.educormier.5@osu.edu
Degrees: BFA: Theatre; BA: Theatre Arts
Contact: Jennifer Trench 405-208-5727; www.okcu.edu/theatrejtrench@okcu.edu
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Contact: Kathe DeVault 419-772-2049; k-devault@onu.edu www.onu.edu
PURDUE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre 552 W Wood St West Lafayette, IN 47907 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Design and Production); Sound for the Performing Arts; MFA: Acting, Audio Technology, Costume De sign, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Scenic Design, Technical Direction; Certificate (un dergraduate): Acting, Lighting; Minor: Theatre, Design and Production Profile: The Purdue Department of Theatre offers a rigorous, supportive education that combines individualized mentoring, classroom and studio work, and extensive production op portunities. Students develop collaboration and problem-solving skills, along with creative and cultural competencies, preparing them for ca reers in theatre and the entertainment industry, education, law, business and other fields. Contact: Ann M. Shanahan 765-494-3074; www.cla.purdue.edu/theatretheatre@purdue.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Acting, Theatre Design & Production (Stage/Production Man agement, Costume Design, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Digital Media Design, Props Design, Technical Production); MFA: Screen Acting Profile: The School of Theatre prepares young theatre artists for a sustainable professional life. Our program is grounded in the philosophy of putting theory into practice from the classroom to the stage to produce creative, culturally aware and highly effective theatrical artists.
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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY School of Theatre 2501 N Blackwelder Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73106
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY 525 S Main St Ada, OH 45810
Profile: A private Christian university located in a metropolitan environment adjacent to one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers, PBA offers a highly competitive BFA positioning our graduates for successful careers. Our more rounded BA degree allows students to double major. Come connect, commit and create with us!
Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: International Theatre Production, Musical Theatre; Minor: Dance, Arts Administration Profile: ONU offers a dynamic liberal arts education with a strong international focus. Opportunities include: auditioning your first semester, being cast as a freshman, small classes with personalized attention from dedicated faculty, annually 30-35 national and international guest artists brought to campus to work with students, internships, and study abroad.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 1849 Cannon Dr Columbus, OH 43210
REINHARDT UNIVERSITY
ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE Lamorbey Park Burnt Oak Lane
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Contact: Ian www.rwcmd.ac.ukIan.evans@rwcmd.ac.ukEvans
Degrees: BA: Acting, Actor Musicianship, American Theatre Arts, Audio Production (Technology/Music/Sound Design), Costume Production, Creative Lighting Control, Design for Theatre and Performance (Set, Costume), Digital Content Design for Theatre and Live Events, European Theatre Arts, Lighting Design, Lighting Design for Architecture, Scenic Arts (Construction, Props & Painting), Stage and Events Management, Theatre and Social Change, Virtual Theatre and Digital Experiences; MA: Light in Performance; MA/ MFA: Actor and Performer Training, Actor Musicianship, Collaborative Theatre Making, Contemporary Directing Practice, International Theatre Practice and Performance, Theatre for Young Audience, and also courses delivered at arthaus.berlin. Profile: The main campus is surrounded by beautiful parkland, and Central London is a 25-minute train ride. We welcome students from around the world. We also run summer schools and six-month intensive foundation acting programmes.
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Contact: Richard Dunham 540-831-5012; www.radford.edu/~theatrerdunham6@radford.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting and Directing, Production Design and Technology); BFA: Musical Theatre, Theatre for Youth; Minor: Theatre, Dance, Film Production Profile: Samford’s Department of Theatre and Dance prepares actors, directors, teaching artists, designers and production technicians for careers in the arts, while nurturing their artistry with soul. We develop the whole person in a collaborative creative community. Through purpose-driven, personalized projects our well-rounded thespians impact the world as storytellers. Contact: Katie Overturf 205-726-4111; www.samford.edu/arts/theatre-and-dancekovertur@samford.edu HBCU
Profile: Randolph College is a small liberal arts college nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, with vibrant guest artist programs and personal ized instruction. Students explore all areas of theatre, collaboratively producing a three-show season and uniquely earning key production positions as their capstone experience.
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ROWAN UNIVERSITY College of Performing Arts Department of Theatre and Dance 201 Mullica Hill Rd Glassboro, NJ 08028
Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Acting; MA: Theatre; MFA: Acting Profile: Regent University’s Theatre pro grams are dedicated to exploring the volatile intersectionality of faith, art and learning. A five-production mainstage season plus lab shows affords students multiple opportunities each year. Training in acting, directing, stage management, stage combat (SAFD), voice & movement (Linklater, Lugering) and text analy sis. Scholarships available.
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Technical, Academic); BFA: Musical Theatre Profile: Reinhardt University offers a conser vatory-style approach to its theatre training in a small liberal arts setting. Class size remains small, and individual instruction is provided by faculty that have all been professionals in the performance community. Contact: David Nisbet 770-720-5860; www.reinhardt.edudsn@reinhardt.edu
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY 800 Lakeshore Dr Homewood, AL 35229
Contact: Stephanie Holladay Earl; Heather 434-947-8563;Sinclair searl@randolphcollege.edu 434-947-8564; www.randolphcollege.edu/theatrehsinclair@randolphcollege.edu
SAINT UNIVERSITYAUGUSTINE’S Depar tment of Visual and Performing Arts 1315 Oakwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27610 Degrees: BA: Theatre Contact: www.st-aug.edu919-516-4000
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RANDOLPH COLLEGE Theatre Department 2500 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Directing, Design, Management, Technical Production); BFA: Theatre; Interdisciplinary (Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Film, Creative Writing)
REGENT UNIVERSITY Department of Performing Arts and Music 1000 Regent University Dr, COM 240 Virginia Beach, VA 23464
7300 Reinhardt Cir Waleska, GA 30183
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
Contact: Rachelle Jordan Phone: +44 (0)20 8308 www.bruford.ac.ukinternational@bruford.ac.uk2600
Contact: Office of Admissions 888-777-7729; www.regent.edu/scacomadmissions@regent.edu
RADFORD UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Cinema Box Radford,6969VA 24142 Degrees: BS/BA: Theatre (Performance, Directing, Design & Technical Theatre); BA: Dance; BS: Dance Education; BFA: Dance (Performance); Minor: Theatre, Theatre (Per formance), Theatre (Production), Dance, Cinematic Ar ts Profile: The Department of Theatre and Cinema offers liberal arts and pre-professional studies. Students of cinema, dance and theatre receive instruction rich in diverse perspectives and cross-disciplinary experiences. The Theatre and Cinema Department is supported by a strong production program which contributes to the cultural life of the university and community.
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance-Theatre, Design/Technical, Pre-Teaching), Dance; MA: Arts Administration (online); BA/MST: Theatre Education Profile: The Depar tment of Theatre and Dance focuses on performance, design and technical skills; resourceful collaboration; and imaginative leadership. Our program honors contemporary practice, research and scholarship that reflects the historical underpinnings, evolving meanings, diverse populations and social consequences of artists and the art that is created through performance and design. Contact: Elisabeth Hostetter 856-256-4500 x53396; www.rowan.edu/theatredancehostetter@rowan.edu
Profile: SIUC blends scholarship with practice in an intensive production program and maintains a professional summer stock theatre company. Contact: www.theater.siuc.edu618-453-2121;Admissionsadmissions@siu.edu
SHORTER UNIVERSITY 315 Shorter Ave Rome, GA 30165 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design/ Technical Theatre); BFA: Theatre, Musical Theatre Performance; Minor: Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre Profile: Placing an equal importance on academic and artistic excellence, we seek a balance between theoretical and applied material. Because we are a smaller university, we have the ability to focus on every student, offering performance opportunities to first-year students, resulting in a high percentage of professional and graduate placements. Contact: Tara Warfield 706-233-7362; www.shorter.edu/theatre-departmenttwarfield@shorter.edu
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Savannah – Atlanta – Lacoste – SCADnow PO Box Savannah,2072GA 31402
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY PO Box 750356 Dallas, TX 75275 Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Acting, Theatre Studies)
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY
The Drama Program (Department of Visual and Performing Arts) 300 College Ave Orangeburg, SC 29115 Degrees: BA: Drama, Drama Education Profile: The SCSU Drama Program is the only South Carolina HBCU that offers a degree in theatre. We create artists who change the world! Contact: Ursula O. Robinson 803-536-8815; urobinson@scsu.edu www.scsu.edu SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Contact: David Poole 912-358-3189; performing-arts.shtmlwww.savannahstate.edu/class/dance/poole@savannahstate.edu
Degrees: BFA: Performing Arts, Production Design, Dramatic Writing, Film and Television, Sound Design; MFA: Performing Arts, Production Design, Dramatic Writing, Film and Television, Sound Design, Themed Entertainment Design; MA: Creative Business Leadership, Film and Television, Production Design, Sound Design Profile: SCAD offers students focused instruc tion in stage and film/television acting/tech under award-winning faculty/actors/directors; introduction to luminaries at the SCAD Savan nah Film Festival and aTVfest; and a full-service casting office, booking roles with top studios.
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SEWANEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 735 University Ave Sewanee, TN 37383 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Dance; BA: Creative Writing-Playwriting Profile: Take on artistic leadership roles as you study theatre and dance at the Tennessee Williams Center, Sewanee’s state-of-the-art performance facility. Students gain a strong foundation in all areas of theatre: acting, di recting, design, dance, playwriting, history, literature, and performance theory in a strong liberal arts program.
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Profile: We offer one of the most affordable BFA degrees in the country. Students get 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; www.saumag.edu/theatreBMBara@saumag.edu
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
SAVANNAH UNIVERSITYSTATE Department of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness 3219 College St Savannah, GA 31494
Department of Performing Arts and Mass Magnolia,100CommunicationEUniversityAR71753 Degr ees: BFA: Musical Theatre, Theatre (Acting, Design/Tech/Management)
The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance 1 University Plaza, MS 7850 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Acting, Design, Musical Theatre Profile: NAST-accredited. Professional training for theatre/film/television careers. Ranked in the top 30 musical theatre programs in the nation and as the #1 undergraduate theatre program in Missouri. Beautiful facilities; 27 faculty/staff; 250+ majors. Full range of annual musicals/ plays, plus an NYC Showcase. Home of Fault Line Film Festival and Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival. Contact: Kenneth L. Stilson 573-986-6818; www.semo.edu/theatreanddancekstilson@semo.edu
Department of Theatre Mail Code Carbondale,6608IL62901
Contact: Jennifer Matthews 931-598-1126; www.sewanee.edujmatthew@sewanee.edu
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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; smu.edu/meadowsabcummings@smu.edu HBCU
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Contact: Fran Jones 800-869-7223; fjones@scad.edu www.scad.edu
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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: www.stagecraftinstitute.cominfo@stagecraftinstitute.com702-388-7458
Contact: www.suu.edu/pva/tdaa/annoberhelman@suu.edu
Contact: Aku Kadogo 404-270-5564; programs/theater-and-performancewww.spelman.edu/academics/majors-and-akadogo@spelman.edu
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre, Dance and Arts 351AdministrationWUniversity Blvd Cedar City, UT 84720
Ln SW, Box 244 Atlanta, GA 30314
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; www.artofactingstudio.comwww.stellaadler.comryan@stellaadler.com
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE Depar tment of Visual and Performing Arts 801 Harding Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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Degrees: BA: Speech and Theatre Perfor mance
Contact: Lisa Schrantz www.fredonia.edu/theatredancetheatre.dance@fredonia.edu716-673-3596
TABOR COLLEGE Music & Theatre Department 400 S Hillsboro,JeffersonKS67063
Degrees: BA (Musical Theatre)
Degree: BA: Theatre and Performance Profile: The Department of Theatre and Per formance offers the creative and inquisitive can didate an opportunity to explore performance, wr iting and design through experimentation and exploration. This interdisciplinary approach to performance offers a unique approach to theatre studies.
Profile: Tabor College is a Christian liberal arts college with a rich tradition of excellence and artistic success in the performing arts. Classes/ performances are held in the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts, featuring an 833-seat pro scenium theatre, orchestra pit, scenic shop and black box theatre with seating for 388. Contact: William Green 620-947-3121, ext. 1404; billy.green@tabor.edu www.tabor.edu
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY School of Theater, Film & Media Arts 1301 W Norris St Philadelphia, PA 19122 Degrees: BA: Theatre Studies (Acting, Design & Production, Directing); BFA: Musical Theatre, Technical Production & Management; BA and MEd: Theatre Education 4+1; MFA: Acting, Directing, Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic), Playwriting; Musical Theatre Collaboration
Contact: James Short 215-204-8598; tfma.temple.edu/theatertfma@temple.edu
Contact: www.subr.edu225-771-4500
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT FREDONIA 280 Central Ave 212 Rockefeller Art Center Fredonia, NY 14063
Degrees: BA/BS: Theatre, Dance; BFA: Design & Technology, Classical Acting, Musical Theatre; MFA: Arts Administration; MA (online): Arts Administration Profile: The Department of Theatre, Dance and Arts Administration at Southern Utah University strives to nurture and challenge the creative process of arts and culture. We are building a future with a sustainable mindset of art creation, serving as a cultural hub advancing and advocating for experimentation in form and content with inclusion, diversity, equity and justice guiding our work.
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Communications Studies 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Nashville, TN 37209 Degree: BA: Theatre (Performance, Production)
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Profile: Temple’s distinguished faculty is dedicated to professional training within a rigorous liberal arts foundation by challenging students to learn and create in a variety of classroom and production settings. Opportunities are plentiful on campus, in the community and in Philadelphia, one of the most vibrant of America’s theatre centers.
SPELMAN COLLEGE Department of Theatre & 350PerformanceSpelman
STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING 65 NewFloorBroadway2York,NY 10006 ART OF ACTING STUDIO 1017 N Orange Dr Los Angeles, CA 90036
Contact: Lawrence James 615-963-5809; www.tnstate.eduljames@tnstate.edu
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY School of Theatre and Dance Box Lubbock,42061TX 79409 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance; BFA: Acting, Dance, Design, Musical Theatre; MA: Dance Studies, Theatre; MFA: Performance and Peda gogy, Design, Playwriting, Arts Administration; PhD: Fine Arts; Minor: Dance, Theatre Profile: Seasons consist of 8-10 productions, a festival of new student work, Wildwind Performance Laboratory, and the Marfa Intensive. We cast undergraduate and graduate students and assign student directors/designers/ choreographers to each production. Fine Arts PhD is a unique interdisciplinary program combining scholarship and practice.
TROY UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance Malone Hall 132 Troy, AL 36082 Degrees: BS/BA: Theatre (Performance, DTM); BSE: Theatre Education (Grades P-12); BFA: Dance Profile: Troy’s program is demanding and nurturing, with emphasis on strong collabora tion, integration of theatre and dance, new and or iginal works, and student-driven projects. Annual season of 10-20 shows and events, with production roles and leadership opportunities beginning the first semester. Troy offers numer ous academic and leadership scholarships.
TOUCHSTONE THEATRE / MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY 321 E 4th BethlehemStPA 18015 Degrees: MFA: Performance Creation Profile: This two-year program is a unique opportunity for artists to earn a degree steeped in both practice and theoretics. Students will learn and create alongside the Touchstone Ensemble – a collective of practicing artists who know the craft from daily engagement with their own brand of socially engaged performance creation. Contact: James P. Jordan 610-867-1689; creationwww.moravian.edu/theatre/mfa-performance-jordanj03@moravian.edu
Contact: Mark J. Charney 806-834-1683; www.theatre.ttu.edumark.charney@ttu.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM ASC 255 1720 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35295-1263
THEATRE OF ARTS 6472 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, CA 90038 Degrees: AOS: Acting Profile: TOA is Hollywood’s longest-running acting conservatory, with legendary alumni including Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Its faculty of industry pros com bine traditional drama training with cutting-edge moder n skills like motion capture, voice-over, on-camera and stand-up comedy – graduating actors uniquely prepared to land roles in today’s multiplatform entertainment landscape. Fully Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). Contact: www.toa.edu626-365-1934;Admissionsadmissions@toa.edu
Contact: Kelly Allison 205-934-8776; www.uab.edu/theatrekallison@uab.edu
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Degrees: BA/BS: Theatre (Theatre Studies, Design & Production); BFA: Acting; MFA: Theatre Arts Profile: Theatre students at Towson University are empowered to fulfill their potential through an education in which they explore the world of theatre, engage in collaborative learning, and develop the capacities to excel as artists and citizens. The MFA program cultivates the selfgenerative artist through an interdisciplinary, process-oriented and collaborative experience. Contact: Robyn Quick 410-704-2792; www.towson.edu/theatrerquick@towson.edu
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Depar tment of Theatre and Dance Box Tuscaloosa,870239 AL 35487 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design & Technical Production; MFA: Acting, Arts Management, Costume Design/Production, Directing, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Technical Direction, Dance Profile: UA offers comprehensive academic and practical training on a liberal arts foundation to prepare students for professional success. Opportunities include seven theatre productions, six dance productions, SummerTide Theatre in Gulf Shores and one-time performances rang ing from full-scale roadhouse productions to off-Broadway shows in New York each year.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Arts Suite Towson,8000COFAC3037YorkRdMD21252
Degrees: BA: Theatre (General, Performance, Design/Technology); BFA: Musical Theatre Performance Profile: A production-oriented program with a liberal arts foundation. We provide professional training in musical theatre, acting, design/ technology and management while expanding students’ cultural and aesthetic awareness, developing their research and communication skills, and fostering critical thinking, discipline and collaboration through practical application of learned skills and theoretical study.
Contact: Department of Theatre and Dance www.troy.edu/theatreanddancetheatreanddance@troy.edu334-808-6142
Contact: Nancy Calvert 205-348-5283; ncalvert@bama.ua.edu theatre.ua.edu
TEXAS Depar tment of Visual and Performing Arts 3100 Cleburne St Houston, TX 77004 Degrees: BA: Theatre Contact: www.tsu.edu713-313-7011
Contact: Katie Donovan; Justin Lujan; Amy Dugas Brown; Natalie php?catoid=23&ent_oid=666&returnto=5214http://catalogue.uarts.edu/preview_entity.ambrown@uarts.edu;kadonovan@uarts.edu;Robinjlujan@uarts.edu;nrobin@uarts.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO Depar tment of Theatre and Dance 9500 Gilman Dr, MC0344 La Jolla, CA 92093
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS IRA BRIND SCHOOL OF THEATER ARTS 320 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19102
Contact: Shauna Meador 501-852-5079; www.uca.edu/theatresmeador@uca.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Department of Film, Theatre and Creative 201WritingDonaghey Ave Conway, AR 72035
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 12488 Centaurus Blvd Orlando, FL 32816
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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Department of Theatre 1903 East Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre Contact: theatre@du.edu
Degrees: BFA: Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Playwriting + Production, Theatre Design + Technology; MFA: Devised Performance; GC: Devised Performance; Minor: Musical Theatre Profile: The Ira Brind School of Theater Arts is committed to developing the individual artistic voice of each student. Each student will develop both skills and an expanded point of view. Upon graduation, our students are ready to engage the medium and the world with a strong sense of themselves as citizen-artists.
Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance; MFA: Acting, Dance, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Stage Management; PhD: Theatre and Drama; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance trains the next generation of artists and scholars who will reimagine the way we interpret our world through the performing arts.
Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Theatre Profile: UCA Theatre, a NAST-accredited program that houses the Arkansas Shake speare Theatre, engages the student in diverse experiences that emphasize artistic process, self-evaluation and the connection of academic rigor to realized production.
Department of Theatre and Dance Martin Bldg, Warrensburg,113MO 64093 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Musical Theatre, Theatre (Performance, Design Technology); BSE: Speech and Theatre; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: Our five mainstage, 10 one-act season and vibrant black box theatre program provide numerous opportunities to students onstage and behind the scenes. Our programs are NAST-accredited, and our endowed Guest Artist Series allows students to hear different viewpoints on craft from regionally and nationally acclaimed artists. Contact: Ashley Miller-Scully 660-543-8798; www.ucmo.edu/theatrealmiller@ucmo.edu
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA School of Theatre and Dance Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance GainesvillePOPavilionBox115900,FL32611
Degrees: BA: General Theatre, Dance; BFA: Performance (Acting, Musical Theatre), Production (Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scene Design), Dance; MFA: Acting, Costume Design/Technology, Lighting Design, Scene Design; Minor: General Theatre, Production, Dance Profile: The school stages 8-10 theatre and dance productions during the academic year. The school’s Summer Repertory Theatre and Swamp Dance Fest, a summer dance intensive, focus on the development of new works in partnership with guest artists. Contact: Peter Carpenter 352-273-0549; arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddancepcarpenter@arts.ufl.edu
Degrees: BA/BS: Theatre (Performance/ Directing, Design/Technology); BS: Theatre Education Profile: Beginning your first semester, you’ll have the opportunity to audition for roles, build sets, be a part of tech crews and more. Our program is designed to challenge, develop and broaden the skills of our students. From engaging courses to working on productions that build your theatre network, you’ll develop a keen sense of community on and off campus. UIndy theatre scholarships of up to one-quarter tuition available. Contact: Jodi Bush 317-788-3455; theatre.uindy.edubushj@uindy.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre Studies; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, Stage Management; MA: Theatre; MA: Musical Theatre; MFA: Acting, Theatre for Young Audiences Profile: BFA and MFA programs are highly selective, rigorous professional training programs that emphasize theatre theory, practice and preparation for a successful career in theatre. UCF is the country’s second largest university, and productions occur year-round. MA and BA in Theatre provide more generalized degree programs. MA in Musical Theatre is an online summer-only program geared toward educators. Contact: Michael Wainstein 407-823-2519; theatre@ucf.edu theatre.ucf.edu
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS Department of Theatre 1400 E Hanna Ave Esch Hall Indianapolis,065IN 46227
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UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON
Contact: Laurie Newton 410-455-2917; theatre@umbc.edutheatre@umbc.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY Department of Theatre 1000 Hilltop Cir, PAHB 322 Baltimore, MD 21250 Degrees: BA: Design and Production, Theatre Studies; BFA: Acting; Minor: Theatre Profile: UMBC Theatre fosters artistically innovative and socially engaged graduates in a leading liberal arts program. Using the latest technologies and practices, we experiment with theatrical forms, create provocative new work, and give voice where it is most needed. Nationally acclaimed faculty closely mentor each student at UMBC and in the field.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK 2810 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center College Park, MD 20742 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance; MFA: Dance, Design; MA: Theatre and Performance Studies; PhD: Theatre and Performance Studies; Minor: Arts Leadership Profile: The University of Maryland’s School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) offers undergraduate and graduate programs that foster innovative collaboration between creative and scholarly work in the performing arts. TDPS creates live and virtual performances and learning experiences and is housed in The Clarice, a state-of-the-art performing arts facility. Contact: Jennifer Barclay 301-405-6676; jbarclay@umd.edu Tdps.umd.edu
Contact: Tony Hardin 859-257-3297; finearts.uky.edu/theatre-danceTony.Hardin@uky.edu
Department of Theatre & Dance 144 Theatre Bldg Memphis, TN 38152-3150 Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Performance, Design & Technical Production, Musical Theatre, Dance, Dance Science); MFA: Theatre (Directing, Design & Technical Production)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN School of Music, Theatre & Dance Theatre & Drama Department Walgreen Drama Center 1226 Murfin Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Degrees: BFA: Acting, Directing, Design & Production, Interarts; BTA: Bachelor of Theatre Arts; Minor: Global Theatre & Ethnic Studies, Performing Arts Management and Entrepre neurship (PAME), Playwriting, Popular Music Studies, Theatre Design & Production Profile: Intense, conservatory-style training within the context of a liberal arts education at one of the nation’s leading research universi ties. Renowned for their breadth of experience, Michigan theatre alumni work on stage, on camera and in behind-the-scenes roles, and they boast one of the strongest and most sup portive networks in the industry. Contact: SMTD Admissions 734-764-0593; smtd.umich.edu/departments/theatre-dramasmtd.admissions@umich.edu
University of Mary Washington 1301 College Ave. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 AdmissionsMinorwww.umwtheatre.orgDepartment800-468-5614www.umw.edu/apply•admit@umw.eduofTheatreandDance•540-654-1243theatre@umw.eduMajorinTheatreinMusicalTheatre&ArtsAdministrationPreK-12TeacherLicensure
Contact: Nefertiti Burton 502-852-8445; www.louisville.edu/a-s/tanefertiti@louisville.edu
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Profile: We offer quality mentoring, extensive training in all three areas of performance, dedicated individual advisors, a richly varied production program, a state-of-the-art design lab, a full range of dance classes, realized design experiences, and casting opportunities beginning your first semester. Contact: Kristin Shupe 901-678-2523; www.memphis.edu/theatrekshupe@memphis.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI 110 Isom Hall PO Box University,1848MS 38677 Degrees: BA: Theatre Arts; BFA: Acting for Stage and Screen, Design & Theatre Production, Film Production; Minor: Theatre Arts Profile: Comprehensive training, rigorous academics and great performance, design and film opportunities prepare students for professional employment or graduate study. Individualized attention is provided by a professional and dedicated faculty. Courses and practical experiences ensure that every student can create, learn and discover their artistic path at Ole Miss! Contact: Michael Barnett 662-915-5816; theatre.olemiss.edumbarnett@olemiss.edu
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Depar tment of Theatre and Dance 114 Fine Arts Bldg Lexington, KY 40506
Degrees: BA: Dance, Theatre (Performance, Design/Technology, Playwriting); Minor: Dance, Theatre; Certificate: Musical Theatre, Filmmak ing: Production & Dramatic Writing Profile: Students get hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship from professional theatre faculty. Our liberal arts focus is coupled with career counseling for successful transition to professional life. Students are encouraged to find their passion and pursue it – with most students pursuing internships and study abroad opportunities.
Contact: Gregg Stull 540-654-1980; cas.umw.edu/theatregstull@umw.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Department of Theatre Arts 2314 S Floyd St Louisville, KY 40292
Department of Theatre and Dance DuPont Hall, 1301 College Ave Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Musical Theatre, Arts Administration; Pre-K Teacher Licensure in Theatre Arts Profile: Program allows you to concentrate on the area in which you have the greatest interest, while pursuing a double major or minor, or obtaining a teaching license. Whether you intend to work professionally, pursue a related field or continue your studies, the education you receive will prepare you for the future.
Degrees: BS: Theatre, Production, Perfor mance; MFA: Acting/Performance; Graduate Cer tificate: African-American Theatre; Minor: Black Performance Studies Profile: The department trains students in the fine art of theatre, voice, movement, scene study and design, and also teaches the his torical and literary context of the theatre as a humanist and liberal art.
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Contact: Stewart Hawley 251-442-2896; asota.umobile.edushawley@umobile.edu
Contact: Kevin P. Kern 330-823-3875; department-of-theatrewww.mountunion.edu/academics/departments/kernkp@mountunion.edu
Contact: www.unr.edu/theatre-dance775-784-6829theatreanddance@unr.edu
Contact: Tom Coaa.uncc.edu/theatreTburch8@uncc.eduBurch
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO Station Montevallo,Theatre6210DepartmentAL35115
Profile: The Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre at the University of North Alabama supports a rich diversity of artistic and technical pursuits in acting, stage design and digital film production. UNA CAT boasts award-winning faculty, with extensive industry experience, who directly mentor the development of each student’s distinct creative voice. Contact: Michael Curtis Johnson (256) 765-5010, www.una.edu/catmjohnson31@una.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL CB 3230, Center for Dramatic Art Chapel Hill, NC 27599
THE UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION 1972 Clark Ave Alliance, OH 44601 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Technology)
Degrees: BFA: Performance (Acting, Musical Theatre); BA: Performance, Directing/Stage Management; BM: Musical Theatre Profile: The theatre program is designed to help students develop their potential by prepar ing them for careers in professional theatres, various performance companies, schools and communities. Its design also provides students with a foundation for postgraduate studies.
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UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE Alabama School of the Arts 5735 College Pkwy Mobile, AL 36613
LAS VEGAS Depar tment of Theatre 4505 Mar yland Pkwy, Box 455036 Las Vegas, NV 89154 Degr ees: BA: Stage and Screen Acting, Design-Technology, General Studies; MFA: Performance, Design-Technology, Stage Management Profile: UNLV offers a diversified curriculum allowing students to train in all aspects of theatre, while taking advantage of the entertainment richness of Las Vegas. In the classroom, onstage or in TV/film acting, we foster creative development and growth that prepares students for the world’s stage in entertainment.
Degrees: BA: Dramatic Art; MFA: Acting, Technical Production, Costume Production Profile: The Department of Dramatic Art offers a BA degree providing a well-rounded theatre education, giving its majors a broad understanding and appreciation of theatre on artistic and cultural levels. The graduate programs work closely with PlayMakers Repertory Company, a professional (LORT/ AEA) theatre.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre 1 Harrison Plaza, Box 5260 Florence, AL 35630 Degrees: BFA: Cinematic Arts and Theatre (Acting for the Stage and Screen, Design and Tech, Film Production)
Contact: David Navalinsky 919-962-1132; navalinsky@unc.edu drama.unc.edu
Contact: David Callaghan 205-665-6210; www.montevallo.edu/theacallaghand@montevallo.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Applied Theatre, Design/Tech, Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Writing, Performance, Theatre Education leading to NC State Licensure);
Certificate: Musical Theatre Profile: UNCC faculty work closely with students as mentors in classroom and production settings that emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion and offer interdisciplinary and highly collaborative learning experiences. Our alumni work as actors, directors, designers, technicians, playwrights, dramaturgs, teachers, teaching artists and arts administrators, as well as in a host of positions outside the arts.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO Department of Theatre and Dance 1664 N. Virginia St Reno, NV 89557 Degrees: BA: Acting, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre, Dance; Minor: Theatre, Dance Profile: We are committed to the multidisciplinary nature of theatre and dance through r igorous study – from historical legacies to contemporary challenges, and global traditions to individual identity – which fosters growth and prepares students for professional opportuni ties, supports faculty as artists and scholars and actively engages audiences.
Contact: Norma Saldivar 702-895-3666; theatre@unlv.edu theatre.unlv.edu
Profile: Recognized as the No. 1 college in the Great Lakes region for “return on invest ment,” Mount Union combines small school accessibility with the oppor tunities of larger institutions, including a professional summer theatre company and guest artist programs that bring nationally recognized professionals to our theatres. Performance and technical scholarships available.
Degrees: BA/BS: Theatre; BFA: Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Design/Technology Profile: UM Theatre is a department of over 115 majors housed in our brand-new, 35,000-square-foot Center for the Arts. We provide numerous hands-on training opportunities, including a diverse production season and guest artist workshops. We train students for professional careers within the context of a first-rate liberal arts education. NAST-accredited; current Senior Showcase with The Growing Studio, NYC.
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS School of Drama, School of Design & Production, School of Filmmaking, School of Dance, School of Music 1533 S Main Winston-Salem,St NC 27127-2188
640 Parrington Oval, Ste 125 Norman, OK 73019
Education. Contact: Natalie Sowell 336-334-4112; www.uncgtheatre.comndsowell@uncg.edu
Contact: Thomas Salzman 910-962-2061; www.uncw.edu/theatresalzmant@uncw.edu
Contact: Admissions Office 336-770-3290; www.uncsa.eduadmissions@uncsa.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
AT WILMINGTON 5270 Randal Pkwy Cultural Arts Bldg Wilmington, NC 28403
Degrees: BA: Dramatic Arts; BFA: Theatre (Performance) Profile: We offer distinctive options for degrees within a department devoted exclusively to a balance between production experience, training and achieving pre-professional skills and expectations.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN 471 University Pkwy Aiken, SC 29801
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Profile: Dedicated to giving students a com prehensive theatre education, we offer the oppor tunity to explore all areas of theatre, both on- and offstage. A professionally active faculty, strong classes, internships and a cutting-edge production program prepare students for the theatre of the 21st century.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA 5751 USA South Dr Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Room Mobile1052,AL36688
Contact: Dewey Scott-Wiley 803-641-343; etherredge.usca.edu/academicsDeweyW@usca.edu
AT GREENSBORO PO Box 26170 406 Tate St, 201 Taylor Theatre Bldg Greensboro, NC 27402
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA Longstreet Theatre 1300 Greene St #402 Columbia, SC 29208
Degrees: HS Diploma: Acting; BFA: Acting, Directing, Costume Design & Technology, Scene Painting, Stage Properties, Lighting, Sound Design, Scenic Technology, Scene De sign, Stage Management, Wig & Makeup; MFA: Animatronics, Costume Design, Costume Tech nology, Production and Project Management, Scene Design, Scenic Ar t, Stage Automation, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup Design, Sound Design, Technical Direction Profile: The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is a top-ranked creative and performing arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, NC. Founded in 1963 as America’s first public arts conservatory, UNCSA trains wildly creative, gifted and hardworking young artists to do what they love on the global entertainment stage.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Performance, Dramaturgy, Stage Management, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design); Minor: Theatre Profile: The Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama educates theatrical artists of all kinds, preparing them to enter the theatrical and entertainment profession with an expanded knowledge of an ever-evolving industry; we nurture creative expression; we encourage, celebrate and practice equity, diversity and inclusion; we embrace the richness of global theatrical traditions in our curricula and on our stages; we empower our students to see themselves as agents of change; and we maintain a standard of excellence in all our artistic endeavors Contact: ou.edu/finearts/dramaDrama_recruitment@ou.edu
Degrees: BA: Fine Arts (Theatre)
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Produc tion) Pr ofile: Recognized both nationally and internationally, the USC Upstate theatre program makes an assortment of opportunities and experiences available. With annual opportunities to perform in London, theatre students learn production and performance skills that enrich their lives and prepare them for careers in professional, educational and community theatre. Contact: Lee Neibert, Laura Rikard 864-503-5987; lneibert@uscupstate.edu 864-503-5697; and-communication-studies/theatre-programarts-humanities-and-social-sciences/fine-arts-www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-lrikard2@uscupstate.edu
Degrees: BA; BFA; MFA Profile: UNCG offers programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, Directing, Theatre for Youth, Design/Technology Production and Theatre
Contact: Lars Tatom 251-460-6305; www.southalabama.edu/dramatatom@southalabama.edu
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Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance (Performance/ Choreography, Dance Education); MA: Theatre; MAT: Theatre; MFA: Theatre (Acting, Directing, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic De sign); Minor: Theatre, Dance Pr ofile: With areas of study focused on acting, directing, design, stagecraft, teaching and research, our theatre program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to learn, practice and chart their own courses. UofSC-Columbia is the only college in the state offering the MFA in Theatre, the highest degree possible in the fields of design and performance. Contact: Jim Hunter 803-777-4288; HUNTERJ@mailbox.sc.edu Theatre.sc.edu
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Helmerich School of Drama
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Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design/ Technical, Customized) Profile: Our goal is to nurture, encourage, support, train and educate artists in the study and practice of theatre. We train students to pursue a career in the vast field of show business – in theatre, film, television or a host of other related fields. Students learn the essential skills needed for success.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA Dept 1401, Theatre Program 615 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, TN 37403 Degrees: BA: Theatre Profile: Located in the beautiful city of Chattanooga, UTC Theatre offers students an opportunity to work closely with faculty and staff in fully equipped shops and newly renovated performance facilities in an active, challenging, hands-on theatre program within the context of a liberal arts education. Our school is NASTaccredited. Contact: Steve Ray 423-425-4374; www.utc.edu/theatreSteve-Ray@utc.edu
Contact: Laura Roark 865-974-6136; https://theatre.utk.edulroark2@utk.edu
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA Theatre Department 11000 University Pkwy Pensacola, FL 32514 Degrees: BA: Performance Studies, Arts Administration; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design Technology Profile: The UWF Theatre Department is an undergraduate-only program. Students work closely in classes and on the stage with faculty who provide training and experience to accelerate students to the next level. The quickly growing program affords the opportunity to hone your craft with industry professionals.
Contact: Charles Houghton 850-474-2149; www.uwf.edu/theatrechoughton@uwf.edu
Degrees: BFA: Theatre (Acting, Design and Technology [Costume Design, Lighting and Sound Design, Scenic Design, Technical Direc tion and Stage Management], Musical Theatre, Theatre Studies); Minor: Dance, Film Studies, Theatre; MFA: Theatre (Directing, Design and Technology [Costume Design, Lighting and Sound Design, Scenic Design, Technical Direction])
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE Department of Theatre 206 McClung Tower Knoxville, TN 37996 Degrees: BA: Theatre (General, Acting Con centration, Design & Technology Concentra tion); MFA: Acting, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Sound & Media Design Profile: UTK is dedicated to creating rigorous educational programs that are fully integrated with the operations of a professional LORT theatre, the Clarence Brown Theatre. We believe in a dual mission, offering students the opportunity to study in the studio and practice alongside first-rate professionals.
Degrees: BS/BA: Theatre Arts (Performance, Design & Technology); Minor: Music Performance Profile: The department has five full-time faculty members who actively work in theatre. Facilities include a 299-seat mainstage teaching theatre (four-show season, including one musical) and a 100-seat black box (studentproduced work). One show during the year brings in professional actors, so the students in the production work under an Equity URTA contract and gain points toward Equity membership.
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA Department of Theatre Martha Munro and Old Auditorium 1600 Maple St Carrollton, GA 30118 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Theatre (Act ing, Design/Technology); Certificate: Musical Theatre Profile: We are small but fierce! Just 40 miles west of Atlanta, we make sure connections are made and nurtured with the Atlanta theatre and film industries. Our accomplished faculty offers students a professional and supportive envi ronment with outstanding facilities, technology and oppor tunities. Students regularly perform, design, manage and devise productions. The program often employs professional guest art ists and is NAST-accredited. Contact: Amy Cuomo 678-839-4700; www.westga.edu/~theatretheatre@westga.edu
Contact: Sandra Whittington 601-266-4161; www.usm.edu/theatreSandra.Whittington@usm.edu
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Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting/Performance, Design/Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts); Minor: Theatre Profile: This program is committed to facilitating artists and scholars through training in the studio, classroom and performance. The program, with 3-5 mainstage and 2-3 black box productions a year, provides the opportunity for intensive study in performance, design and theatre arts that prepares students for graduate school or the professional world.
Contact: Eric Altheide 812-464-1750; www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/usi-theatreeaaltheide@usi.edu
Profile: Excelling as a premier professional theatre training program, built upon a liberal arts foundation, we prepare students for professions in acting, musical theatre, design technology and more. Students will be equipped with the talent and tools necessary for immediate pro fessional work, graduate studies or instruction.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Department of Theatre 118 College Dr #5052 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Performance, Design/Technology; MFA: Performance, Direct ing, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting and Sound Design Profile: The Department of Theatre offers undergraduate major and minor degrees and graduate programs in theatre. The program pro vides students with sound theory and intensive practical training as well as opportunities for ex tensive performance experiences and exposure to visiting professional artists. Scholarship op portunities are available for undergraduate ma jors, and graduate assistantships are available.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA Department of Theatre 414 E Clark St Vermillion, SD 57069
Contact: Nadine Niforos 813-974-1739; Usf.edu/arts/theatre-and-dancenniforos@usf.edu
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA School of Theatre and Dance 4202 E Fowler Ave TAR Tampa,230FL 33620
Contact: Raimondo Genna 605-658-3486; www.usd.edu/theatreRaimondo.Genna@usd.edu
Department of Drama 109 Culbreth Charlottesville,RdVA 22903 Degrees: BA: Drama; Minor: Dance, Drama; MFA: Acting, Lighting Design, Costume De sign & Technology, Scenic Design & Technical Production P rofile: Our undergraduate and graduate students learn from accomplished faculty and guest artists, as well as experience hands-on learning in our mainstage productions and dance concerts in our state-of-the-art facilities. Many of our MFA students gain professional experience working with Heritage Theatre Festival and Virginia Repertory Theatre. Contact: Colleen Kelly 434-924-3326; drama.virginia.edudrama@virginia.edu
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA 8600 University Blvd Evansville, IN 47712
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Arts 4025 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-4025 Degrees: AA: Theatre Arts (Eastern campus only); BFA: Acting, Design & Technology, Theatre Education; BA: Theatre Arts; MFA: Theatre Arts; Minor: Theatre Studies Profile: The Department of Theatre Arts sup ports the missions of Utah State University and the Caine College of the Ar ts by cultivating ar tistic and academic excellence, by contributing to the cultural enrichment of the university and surrounding communities through live theatre production, and by fostering respect for the arts through advocacy and professionalism.
Contact: Luann Baker 435-797-0085; cca.usu.edu/theatre/indexluann.baker@usu.edu
922 Park Ave PO Box Richmond,842524VA23284 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BFA: Performance, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Stage Management; MFA: Pedagogy, Scene Design, Costume Design Profile: The theatre program at VCU offers pre-professional training in a liberal arts setting with highly qualified faculty and staff working professionally in their field. Contact: Bonnie McCoy 804-828-1514; arts.vcu.edu/theatrebsmccoy@vcu.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre (Acting, Musical The atre, Directing, Design & Technology, Stage Management); Minor: Theatre; Certifications: Digital Media and Production, Digital Design and Fabrication Profile: UW-Parkside is ideally located be tween Milwaukee and Chicago, two important markets for actors in theatre, film and television. Parkside students gain exclusive access to a number of professional internship agreements with leading theatres in the country, includ ing Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Southwest Shakespeare Company, American Players Theatre and more. On average, 92% of students graduating from our program find employment in their field.
Degrees: MA: Theatre Profile: Villanova’s two-year MA in Theatre program balances production and scholarship, preparing students to succeed throughout their careers as artists, educators and administrators. Students can char t their own course, studying directing, acting, playwriting, dramaturgy and more while contributing to an annual season of professional productions. Scholarships and as sistantships are available to qualified applicants from a variety of disciplines. Contact: theatrekevin.esmond@villanova.edu610-519-4760.villanova.edu
1500 N Patterson St Valdosta, GA 31698 Degr ees: BFA: Theatre (Performance, Production, Musical Theatre, Theatre Management), Dance Profile: Our NAST-accredited program has a six-production season and produces Peach State Summer Theatre, “The Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia.”
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY 800 E Lancaster Ave Villanova, PA 19085
VIRGINIA TECH School of Performing Arts Theatre and Cinema 242 Henderson Hall E (0141) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Degrees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Design/ Tech, General), Cinema (Production and/or Studies); MFA: Theatre (Directing & Public Dialogue, Stage Management, Costume Design & Technology, Lighting Design, Scenography, Technical Direction, Arts Leadership); Certifi cate: Arts Leadership Pr ofile: Uncommon experiences and op portunities await in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Nationally recognized faculty and professional ties help make us a highly suc cessful and innovative theatre and cinema program rooted in deep study combined with performance and production. Students benefit from a small, close-knit program within a large, comprehensive research university. Contact: Deidra Hopkins 540-231-5335; www.performingarts.vt.eduperformingarts@vt.edu
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Box 7264 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Degrees: BA: Theatre Profile: With high academic standards, profes sional faculty and staff, numerous guest artists, exceptional production values, numerous pro duction opportunities and a low student-teacher ratio, WFU equips theatre and dance students for future success in theatre or another profes sion. Study abroad, interdisciplinary programs and multiple major/minor courses of study offer additional value. Contact: Nina Lucas 336-758-5294; www.wfu.edu/theatretheatre@wfu.edu
Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and 4841DanceCass Ave, Suite 3226 Detroit, MI 48202 Degrees: BA: Theatre; BS: Dance; BFA: Acting, Dance, Design & Technology; MFA: Performance, Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Theatre Management, Stage Management; MA: Arts Administration, Theatre & Dance Pedagogy Profile: Hands-on training in multiple venues on campus, including a new Performance Cen ter opening Fall 2022. Students experience in teraction with artists from Detroit’s professional HBCU
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Contact: Duke Guthrie 229-253-2914; communication-arts/dept-programs.phpwww.valdosta.edu/colleges/arts/dguthrie@valdosta.edu
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINPARKSIDE Department of Theatre 900 Wood Rd Kenosha, WI 53144
VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYUNION Depar tment of Fine Arts 1500 N Lombardy St Richmond, VA 23220 Degrees: BFA: Theatre Contact: www.vuu.edu804-257-5600
Contact: Rachael Swartz www.uwp.edu/learn/departments/theatrearts/swartzr@uwp.edu
Degrees: BA: Theatre Performance, Theatre Design/Tech, Theatre Education, Dance, Dance Education, Musical Theatre Profile: Fostering students’ aesthetic, intellectual and creative development within the context of a liberal arts education, we afford opportunities for students to develop significant competency in one emphasis in theatre or dance. Production program includes 10-12 shows per year, including musicals. Scholarships are awarded annually based on audition/portfolio review.
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
59 College Buckhannon,AveWV 26201
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Degrees: BA: Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts (Acting/Directing, Technical Theatre/Design), Pre-Drama Therapy, Arts Administration/ Theatre Profile: Freshmen regularly perform on the mainstage. We offer personalized classroom instruction, and a major emphasis on marketing skills ensures that our graduates have an edge.
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY 710 William Carey Pkwy Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Degrees: BFA: Scriptwriting (online or residency), Theatre for Young Audiences; BA: Theatre (Performance, Design & Technology, Musical Theatre)
Degrees: BA: Dance, Theatre; BFA: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design & Technology, Puppetry; MFA: Acting, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scene Design, Technical Direction; Minor: Dance, Theatre Studies, Theatre Production Profile: WVU is a NAST-accredited program offering undergraduate and graduate training in theatre and dance with a challenging production season that includes theatre, opera, musical theatre and dance. The faculty members are dedicated industry professionals teaching a rigorous curriculum in modern and wellequipped facilities. WVU is a member of URTA.
Contact: Chris Crawford 706-379-5144; cbcrawford@yhc.edu www.yhc.edu D-27
UNIVERSITY School of Theatre & Dance Canaday Creative Arts Center PO Box Morganto6111wn, WV 26506
Contact: theatreanddance.wayne.edu313-577-3508
YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA Theatre Program 441 Country Club Rd York, PA 17403 Degrees: BA: Theatre; Minor: Arts Administration, Dance, Theatre; Grad Certificate: Educational Theatre Profile: From your first year, the opportunities are endless to perform, direct, design and more in the York College theatre program. Join us for an individualized blend of academic and practical theatre courses. Additional opportunities include studying abroad, internships, community roleplaying, and working with guest artists. Contact: Suzanne Delle 717-815-6451; https://www.ycp.edu/theatresdelle@ycp.edu
Department of Theatre 1 College St Young Harris, GA 30582
Profile: WKU’s Department of Theatre & Dance offers conservatory-style training in a liberal arts environment. Contact: David Young 270-745-5845; www.wku.edu/theatre-and-dancetheatreanddance@wku.edu
Contact: Thomas Schoffler 304-473-8810; www.wvwc.eduschoffler_t@wvwc.edu
WEST VIRGINIA
Contact: Daniel Gordon 803-323-2287; www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredancetheatredance@winthrop.edu
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Contact: Tim Matheny 601-318-6521; www.wmcarey.eduthecom@wmcarey.edu
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY 1845 Fairmont, Box 153 Wichita, KS 67260 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance; BFA: Theatre (Performance, Design & Technical Theatre), Musical Theatre, Dance; Minor: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance; Cer tificate: Commercial Dance, Directing, Physical Performance Studies, Stage Management, Voice Acting Profile: Student-centered, hands-on under graduate training for people pursuing careers in the ar ts and entertainment industry as performers, directors, designers, dancers, cho reographers, technicians and stage managers. Students work with faculty as assistants and junior colleagues. Our productions are created to provide professional-level experience in all areas of study. Contact: Danette Baker, Cheyla Clawson 316-978-3360; Wichita.edu/performingartsPerformingArts@wichita.edu
Degrees: BFA: Musical Theatre; BA: Theatre Performance, Theatrical Design & Production; Minor: Theatre Profile: Low student-to-faculty ratios, personal attention and abundant production opportunities are key to our program’s success. We aim to turn our students of today into the working theatre professionals of tomorrow.
Profile: The WCU Theatre offers quality instruction and training in a caring environment. Small classes and close faculty-student relationships make individual attention possible.
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance 115 Johnson Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733
WILKES UNIVERSITY 84 W South Wilkes-Barre,StPA 18766
Contact: 309-298-1543; www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatretheatre@wiu.edu
Contact: Joshua B. Williamson 304-293-2020; theatre.wvu.edutheatre@mail.wvu.edu
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance 101 Browne Hall Macomb, IL 61455 Degr ees: BA: Theatre (Performance, Production/Design); BFA: Musical Theatre; MFA: Acting, Directing, Technical Direction, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design; Minor: Stage Combat, Dance, Theatre Profile: WIU creates 15-20 productions a year. Our liberal arts and pre-professional programs are led by dedicated and experienced faculty in acting, movement, dance and production, and are fully NAST-accredited. WIU serves ap proximately 10,000 students at its residential campus in Macomb, IL.
Degrees: BA: Theatre Design & Technology, Theatre Arts (Acting/Directing, Design/ Technical, Dance); BFA: Musical Theatre Profile: The theatre program at Wilkes is a preprofessional theatre training program committed to our small class sizes, “hands-on” training, and our mission to create an accomplished, focused theatre artist. Our program produces four main stage productions each year, two musicals and two nonmusicals, plus multiple black box senior capstone productions. Contact: Jon Liebetrau 570-408-4442; www.wilkes.edujon.liebetrau@wilkes.edu
YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE
Department of Theatre & Dance 1906 College Heights Blvd, #71086 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1086 Degrees: BA: Theatre, Dance; BFA: Performing Arts (Acting, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Theatre Design & Technology)
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