Drama Courses
The School of Drama offers separate programs for students wishing to experience intense, conservatory training in:

Acting
Curriculum: Acting, Movement, Improvisation, Voice and Speech, Audition Techniques and Dramatic Literature.

Musical Theatre
Curriculum: Acting, Singing, Dance, Improvisation, Audition Techniques and Dramatic Literature.

Design and Technical Production
Curriculum: Basic Design, Scene Painting, Technical Production, Drafting, Stage Lighting and Dramatic Literature. Design and Technical Production students also assist in mounting and running the "Summer New Plays Project" productions.

Electives
Students participating in the School of Drama program may choose Directing or Playwriting as an elective. Private voice lessons are also available for an additional fee. Please note that these electives fill quickly and prompt return of the registration sheet provided in the Pre-College Handbook is suggested.

We will offer a number of workshops in the evenings to further theatrical training in specific areas. Previous workshops included Shakespeare, Feldenkrais technique and tap dancing. Workshop size may be limited.

Students are not permitted to drop required courses.

Drama Schedule
Most classes are held from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a daily lunch break.

Note: Crew, optional courses and some required courses take place in the evening.

Students are highly encouraged to live on campus. The School of Drama will not make special class arrangements for commuters.

Drama Fees

"America's oldest and most dynamic theatre conservatory."

 

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