Program Recognition
•Bullet: The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program
•Bullet: One of the few major training programs affiliated with a premier regional theatre company
•Bullet: Students perform in The Old Globe's professional productions as a centerpiece of training
•Bullet: Partnership with one of America's leading regional theatres since 1987
Training
•Bullet: Classical acting training with special emphasis on Shakespeare, "redefining Classical for a new American theatre"
•Bullet: Curriculum: Acting, Voice and Speech, Literature, Movement, Stage Combat, Alexander Technique
•Bullet: Workshops in scansion, improvisation, audition technique, acting for film and television
•Bullet: Students work with The Old Globe's impressive roster of visiting guest artists
•Bullet: 2-year program with year-round schedule, academic credit through Globe performance work enables MFA in just two years
•Bullet: 60 units of graduate work across four semesters plus two summers
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Jim Parsons — Emmy and Golden Globe winner, The Big Bang Theory •Bullet: Heather Raffo — Lucille Lortel Award-winning playwright of "9 Parts of Desire" and "Noura" Professional Development
•Bullet: Graduate Thesis Project, an original solo performance piece, as capstone assignment
•Bullet: Showcase presentations in New York and Los Angeles
•Bullet: Graduates perform extensively on and off-Broadway, regional theatres, film, and television
Value
•Bullet: Only 7 actors accepted per class from hundreds of applicants
•Bullet: Every student receives a full-tuition scholarship from the university
•Bullet: Additional monthly stipend from The Old Globe Theatre (financial support exceeding $80,000 per student)
