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

Acting
Musical Theatre
Design and Technical Production
Electives

The Faculty
Pre-College Drama employs a core faculty comprising professors, instructors and staff from its world-class conservatory program. Joining the core faculty will be working professionals engaged especially for the Pre-College program.

The Program's Closing Events
The Drama Pre-College curriculum focuses on process rather than results. Nevertheless, the culmination of the program is an audition or portfolio review. These events are mandatory for all students whether or not they plan to apply to Carnegie Mellon for admission.

The audition/portfolio reviews take place during the last two days of the session. Acting and Musical Theatre students will perform two contrasting, two-minute monologues. In addition, Musical Theatre students will participate in dance and singing voice audition. Design and Technical Production students will experience a 20-minute portfolio review and mock interview with faculty.

At the end of the summer program, students may express their interest in admission to Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Every student will receive an evaluation for his or her coursework along with advice for future development in the profession.

Things to Know . . .
Acting students should bring leotards, tights or "sweats" – anything that allows unrestricted movement. Musical Theater students should bring: (a) leotards, (b) tights, (c) dance belt or athletic supporter (men), (d) ballet and jazz shoes. Design and Production students should bring old clothes or clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.

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.

Of Special Note...
Carnegie Mellon School of Drama's Pre-College Program is not summer camp. It is an intensive program modeled after our undergraduate BFA curriculum. Students should arrive on campus eager to participate in a great college-level experience.

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

Students are not permitted to drop required courses.

The Pre-College Program runs from June 27 - August 6, 2004. Drama courses, schedule and fees are detailed in the courses section.

"I had planned to apply to Carnegie Mellon anyway, but now it is one of my top choices because I love the campus and the surrounding area. I met all of the teachers in the School of Drama and learned a great deal about the undergraduate program. Now I want to attend more than ever!"

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