Training
•Bullet: Professional training in acting, dance, and music within a liberal arts framework
•Bullet: Small class sizes with individualized attention
•Bullet: Weekly private voice lessons and dance training alongside dance majors
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Sean Hayes — Emmy winner for Will & Grace, Tony-nominated for Promises Promises on Broadway •Bullet: Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner, Academy Award nominee for Lady Bird •Bullet: Rondi Reed — Tony winner for August: Osage County, Steppenwolf ensemble member •Bullet: Gary Sinise — co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU •Bullet: Terry Kinney — co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU •Bullet: Jeff Perry — co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU Professional Development
•Bullet: Training for Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre, national tours, theme parks, and cruise ships
•Bullet: Develop expressive singing voice, physical characterization, and triple-threat skills
•Bullet: Outstanding faculty working actively in professional theatre
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Bullet: Class of 2027: 15 students