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TRAINING
•Pre-professional BFA conservatory with intensive training in multiple acting techniques
•Based in Stanislavski system, incorporating Michael Chekhov, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Anne Bogart and Tina Landau (Viewpoints)
•Voice and speech training from Kristin Linklater and Patsy Rodenburg teachings
•Comprehensive curriculum: Shakespeare, on-camera acting, period styles, circus arts, stage combat, voiceover, dance, and private voice lessons
•Focus on social justice from first year through final year
•Four-year conservatory training combined with liberal arts education
LOCATION
•Located in downtown Chicago's theatre district, steps from Tony Award-winning theatres
•Students perform at prestigious Chicago theatres including Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
•Upperclassmen eligible to audition for professional Chicago productions
Academic info
Snapshot
3.13
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
school-wide
38%
Grad Rate
2,849
Enrollment
$48,712
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,194
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$21,315
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$18,018
$30-48k$18,280
$48-75k$20,266
$75-110k$24,944
$110k+$27,157
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Pre-professional BFA conservatory with intensive training in multiple acting techniques
•Based in Stanislavski system, incorporating Michael Chekhov, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Anne Bogart and Tina Landau (Viewpoints)
•Voice and speech training from Kristin Linklater and Patsy Rodenburg teachings
•Comprehensive curriculum: Shakespeare, on-camera acting, period styles, circus arts, stage combat, voiceover, dance, and private voice lessons
•Focus on social justice from first year through final year
•Four-year conservatory training combined with liberal arts education
LOCATION
•Located in downtown Chicago's theatre district, steps from Tony Award-winning theatres
•Students perform at prestigious Chicago theatres including Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
•Upperclassmen eligible to audition for professional Chicago productions
Updated 3d ago
