Training
•Hands-on experience in theatre, film, and TV with over 50 productions annually
•Professional soundstages for on-camera experience
•Collaboration with Columbia's film program on student-directed films
Notable Alumni
•Joseph Sikora '98 — star of Power and Power Book IV: Force; Honorary Doctorate recipient '25 •Shea Couleé '11 — drag superstar, Marvel's Ironheart cast member, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Professional Development
•Internship opportunities with top Chicago theaters
•Semester options in Los Angeles or at Chicago's Second City
•Study abroad opportunities in London
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within a year
Facilities
•Four professional stages, fully stocked scene and costume department
•Makeup and prosthetics lab
