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