Program Recognition
•Bullet: NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theater)
•Bullet: PSU is a nationally recognized College of Distinction
Training
•Bullet: Rooted in Stanislavsky and Uta Hagen actor philosophy with Meisner technique and Fitzmaurice voicework
•Bullet: Advanced Acting Sequence available by audition — intensive year-long training with a master teacher
•Bullet: Three main stage theater productions per year
•Bullet: Faculty are working theater professionals providing one-on-one mentorship
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Graduates accepted to Bristol Old Vic, LAMDA, RADA, Harvard/ART, ACT, National Theater Institute, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, and The Wooster Group
•Bullet: Recent graduates placed at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Orchard Project, and theaters across the country
Professional Development
•Bullet: PSU Impro Ensemble performs several times per quarter
•Bullet: Internship opportunities at Portland's many downtown theaters
