Program Recognition
•Bullet: NAST-accredited pre-professional actor training program
•Bullet: Three-year intensive program
Training
•Bullet: Coursework in voice and speech, movement, acting, theory, history, criticism, stage combat, acting for the camera, and professional development
•Bullet: Acting techniques: Meisner, Stanislavsky, Chekhov
•Bullet: Voice: Fitzmaurice technique
•Bullet: Movement: Laban movement analysis and mask work
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Guaranteed at least two roles in Theatre UCF productions and two roles at Orlando Shakes
•Bullet: Theatre UCF produces ~6 shows per year — MFA candidates appear in 1-3 shows per season in first two years
•Bullet: Third year spent as resident company member at Orlando Shakes — mainstage and TYA productions, teaching, and theatre operations
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Brooke Haney — Artistic Producer and Director; Adjunct Professor at Marymount Manhattan College Professional Development
•Bullet: Most graduates earn enough Equity points to join Actors' Equity Association
•Bullet: Resumes include several professional credits and teaching experience
•Bullet: Orlando Shakes connections often lead to professional engagements after graduation
