Program Recognition
•Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training professional actors for over 55 years
•Partners with six professional companies including The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Training
•Sequential 4-year conservatory curriculum: Discovery, Exploration, Application, Preparation
•Core training in voice and speech, movement, and acting every semester
•Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Chekhov, Moliere, and contemporary playwrights like Dominique Morisseau
•Stage combat, Alexander Technique, dialects, clown, and acting for the camera in upper years
Performance & Productions
•Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2
•"Every Tuesday" series of 20-minute plays directed by student directors
•Casting opportunities alongside professionals at partner theatres
Notable Alumni
•Matt Vogel — puppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog Professional Development
•Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors
•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually
