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TRAINING
•First year: directing theory, visual language, conceptual production book, directing 10-minute plays
•Second year: advanced theory, design courses (lighting, scenic, costume), assisting faculty/guest directors on mainstage
•Third year: Directing Practicum with acting students, Devised Theater, directing one-act plays
•Fourth year: Directing Thesis — fully produced play within the mainstage season, plus Keys to the Kingdom student-programmed season
•Director's Festival provides laboratory setting for experimenting with individual style and methodology
•Stage management training through the School of Design and Production
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Joe Mantello — two-time Tony Award-winning director (Wicked, Assassins)
•Peter Hedges — writer/director (What's Eating Gilbert Grape)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Only two directors accepted per class, becoming self-identified leaders of their acting ensemble
•Directors train alongside actors in core acting classes while following a dedicated directing curriculum
Academic info
Snapshot
3.60
Avg GPA (W)
30%
Admit Rate
school-wide
78%
Grad Rate
945
Enrollment
$38,357
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,906
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,477
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,211
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$3,165
$30-48k$7,828
$48-75k$11,491
$75-110k$20,173
$110k+$25,172
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•First year: directing theory, visual language, conceptual production book, directing 10-minute plays
•Second year: advanced theory, design courses (lighting, scenic, costume), assisting faculty/guest directors on mainstage
•Third year: Directing Practicum with acting students, Devised Theater, directing one-act plays
•Fourth year: Directing Thesis — fully produced play within the mainstage season, plus Keys to the Kingdom student-programmed season
•Director's Festival provides laboratory setting for experimenting with individual style and methodology
•Stage management training through the School of Design and Production
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Joe Mantello — two-time Tony Award-winning director (Wicked, Assassins)
•Peter Hedges — writer/director (What's Eating Gilbert Grape)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Only two directors accepted per class, becoming self-identified leaders of their acting ensemble
•Directors train alongside actors in core acting classes while following a dedicated directing curriculum
Updated 3d ago
