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TRAINING
•Intensive conservatory training begins immediately upon entering UConn
•Curriculum includes acting technique, voice & speech, movement, stage combat, dance, Suzuki method, and theatre history
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students perform at Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional Equity performance wing of the department
•Acting majors work on three run crews (lights, costumes, sound, or scenery) for CRT productions
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Bobby Moynihan ('99) — nine-season cast member on Saturday Night Live
•Austin Stowell (BFA '07) — Bridge of Spies, Whiplash
•Paige Turco (BFA '88) — April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films
•Forrest McClendon (BFA '89) — Tony-nominated for The Scottsboro Boys
•Jackie Burns (BA '02) — Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents
•Students participate in U/RTA and other professional development opportunities
•Located in Storrs, CT with access to New York City professional theatre community
Academic info
Snapshot
3.79
Avg GPA (W)
52%
Admit Rate
school-wide
84%
Grad Rate
19,835
Enrollment
$73,997
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,097
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$21,044
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,712
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,193
$30-48k$16,339
$48-75k$20,608
$75-110k$28,285
$110k+$33,797
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Intensive conservatory training begins immediately upon entering UConn
•Curriculum includes acting technique, voice & speech, movement, stage combat, dance, Suzuki method, and theatre history
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students perform at Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional Equity performance wing of the department
•Acting majors work on three run crews (lights, costumes, sound, or scenery) for CRT productions
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Bobby Moynihan ('99) — nine-season cast member on Saturday Night Live
•Austin Stowell (BFA '07) — Bridge of Spies, Whiplash
•Paige Turco (BFA '88) — April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films
•Forrest McClendon (BFA '89) — Tony-nominated for The Scottsboro Boys
•Jackie Burns (BA '02) — Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents
•Students participate in U/RTA and other professional development opportunities
•Located in Storrs, CT with access to New York City professional theatre community
Updated 3d ago
