Training
•Four mainstage productions each season, including two musicals and two plays
•Two student-directed and designed productions in the Mallette Studio Theatre plus a freshman showcase
•Students can shape elective coursework toward acting, musical theatre, design, or theatre technology
Professional Development
•The annual Repertory Project pairs students with Actors' Equity Association members for workshops, rehearsals, and performances
•A New York City senior showcase gives actors an opportunity to audition for agencies
•Students can participate in productions beginning in their first year
Facilities
•Productions are staged in the $20 million USI Performance Center, with design studios and production shops
•Performing arts classes are taught by faculty rather than graduate students
Degree Flexibility
•The 51-credit major is available as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
•The program reports an average class size of 20 and access to 60+ study abroad opportunities
