Anonymous
09/10/2023 13:29
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Anonymous wrote:NYU Tisch, Carnegie Mellon, Julliard, Northwestern, Yale, DePaul in Chicago.
I studied theater at Columbia College Chicago, and it is a small, private arts college that won't show up on any of your "best of" lists anywhere; but if I had to do it again and could get in anywhere, I would probably go back to Columbia. The short of it is the faculty -- they are all working in the industry and well respected in the community. Chicago is a great theater town.
But you really can't go wrong with my first list.
This PP here. Oh, and if you need recommendations for monologue coaches for the auditions, let me know and I can make some recommendations.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 13:27
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
NYU Tisch, Carnegie Mellon, Julliard, Northwestern, Yale, DePaul in Chicago.
I studied theater at Columbia College Chicago, and it is a small, private arts college that won't show up on any of your "best of" lists anywhere; but if I had to do it again and could get in anywhere, I would probably go back to Columbia. The short of it is the faculty -- they are all working in the industry and well respected in the community. Chicago is a great theater town.
But you really can't go wrong with my first list.
I studied theater at Columbia College Chicago, and it is a small, private arts college that won't show up on any of your "best of" lists anywhere; but if I had to do it again and could get in anywhere, I would probably go back to Columbia. The short of it is the faculty -- they are all working in the industry and well respected in the community. Chicago is a great theater town.
But you really can't go wrong with my first list.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 12:24
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Carnegie Mellon, Wesleyan and Davidson have top-notch theater programs.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 12:22
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Having known kids who were pursuing this, I'll say that the lists for those pursuing acting or musical theater were different than the lists for those pursuing more "behind the scenes" majors.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 10:59
Subject: Re:Best colleges for theater?
Is child interested in musical theater or acting? Stage or film/television? Programs differ!
Elon (NC) and Muhlenberg (PA) are two others with well-regarded programs, along with SUNY Purchase.
Elon (NC) and Muhlenberg (PA) are two others with well-regarded programs, along with SUNY Purchase.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 10:48
Subject: Re:Best colleges for theater?
Anonymous wrote:Northwestern
CMU
+1
Also Tish, Fordham, and theatre only education: CAP21
Anonymous
09/10/2023 10:38
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
It depends on what kind of program you want -- BFA/conservatory with lots of applied requirements (and competitive audition based application) or BA with fewer requirements and more flexibility? Or, maybe check out both and see what feels like a better fit.
It also depends on what area of study -- acting? Directing? Music Theatre? At conservatory programs, these will be separate majors. At BA, they could be separate tracks to Theatre degree, allowing for more dabbling and crossover but likely with fewer applied classes.
If you share a little more about kid's interests, I could make a few recommendations. (Theatre prof)
It also depends on what area of study -- acting? Directing? Music Theatre? At conservatory programs, these will be separate majors. At BA, they could be separate tracks to Theatre degree, allowing for more dabbling and crossover but likely with fewer applied classes.
If you share a little more about kid's interests, I could make a few recommendations. (Theatre prof)
Anonymous
09/10/2023 10:34
Subject: Re:Best colleges for theater?
Northwestern
CMU
CMU
Anonymous
09/10/2023 10:32
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Locally, Shenandoah
The list of most represented schools on Broadway just came out: https://playbill.com/article/big-10-2023-the-10-most-represented-colleges-on-broadway-in-the-2022-2023-season?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR352bF4UiEsMzSh50tKqyf8J97xzp5zKD64cZFvUY_iPttubCzvPSfHFLc_aem_Af3w9jg8bFTylQTM1JAuyLFCCakahDnFJTzFFYF6mNJrwcYqmQLgC5d85UChuT6QN8Q
A couple small schools with surprisingly good theater: Wagner and Emory & Henry
The list of most represented schools on Broadway just came out: https://playbill.com/article/big-10-2023-the-10-most-represented-colleges-on-broadway-in-the-2022-2023-season?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR352bF4UiEsMzSh50tKqyf8J97xzp5zKD64cZFvUY_iPttubCzvPSfHFLc_aem_Af3w9jg8bFTylQTM1JAuyLFCCakahDnFJTzFFYF6mNJrwcYqmQLgC5d85UChuT6QN8Q
A couple small schools with surprisingly good theater: Wagner and Emory & Henry
Anonymous
09/10/2023 10:13
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Anonymous wrote:NYU. There is no substitute for being where the opportunities are.
+1 Tisch NYU
Anonymous
09/10/2023 09:06
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
NYU. There is no substitute for being where the opportunities are.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 08:52
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
The Facebook group, BFA acting dreams, is a wealth of information. Best of luck.
Anonymous
09/10/2023 08:50
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Syracuse
Anonymous
09/10/2023 08:47
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Emerson College
Anonymous
09/10/2023 08:40
Subject: Best colleges for theater?
Any ideas? Seems to really depend who you ask.