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TRAINING
•Practice-based curriculum with faculty mentors guiding you through real challenges
•Direct at least three productions: a scene, a 20-minute play, and a full 90-minute production
•Develop professional portfolio and take business course covering directing in all theatre contexts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•David Cromer (HDR '17) — Tony Award winner for directing The Band's Visit; directed Broadway's Dead Outlaw and Good Night, and Good Luck
•Anna D. Shapiro '90 — Tony Award-winning artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Hands-on experience in both commercial and not-for-profit theater
•Faculty have deep ties in the industry and help students find work opportunities
•Internship fairs twice yearly with Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, and Goodman
LOCATION
•Access to vibrant theatre scene with opportunities to see productions and network with professional directors
Academic info
Snapshot
3.52
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
5,368
Enrollment
$42,195
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$26,598
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$34,088
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$20,924
$30-48k$21,423
$48-75k$25,590
$75-110k$31,677
$110k+$36,436
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Practice-based curriculum with faculty mentors guiding you through real challenges
•Direct at least three productions: a scene, a 20-minute play, and a full 90-minute production
•Develop professional portfolio and take business course covering directing in all theatre contexts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•David Cromer (HDR '17) — Tony Award winner for directing The Band's Visit; directed Broadway's Dead Outlaw and Good Night, and Good Luck
•Anna D. Shapiro '90 — Tony Award-winning artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Hands-on experience in both commercial and not-for-profit theater
•Faculty have deep ties in the industry and help students find work opportunities
•Internship fairs twice yearly with Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, and Goodman
LOCATION
•Access to vibrant theatre scene with opportunities to see productions and network with professional directors
Updated 3d ago
