Training
•Bullet: Conservatory-style training covering wig construction and styling, makeup design and application, styling of actors' hair, and creation of makeup prosthetics
•Bullet: Students collaborate with actors, directors, designers, technicians, and professional makeup shop staff
•Bullet: Students create and design wigs and makeup for multiple public productions each year
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Faculty are distinguished, award-winning professional designers and artists
•Bullet: Formal and informal feedback through portfolio presentations and exhibits of student work
•Bullet: Second-year students serve on mainstage productions in technical, assistant-design, and run-crew roles; third- and fourth-year students design and hold leadership roles with the Wig and Makeup Shop, Costume Shop, and production teams
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Theoni V. Aldredge — graduated from the Goodman School of Drama (the Theatre School's predecessor); won three Tony Awards for costume design (Annie, Barnum, La Cage aux Folles) and an Academy Award for The Great Gatsby (1974), spanning a six-decade career on Broadway and in film Professional Development
•Bullet: Internship opportunities at Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera, and many others
•Bullet: Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
Study Abroad
•Bullet: One student per Design/Technical major may spend fall quarter of final year at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London)
