Show Production School
Learn Event and Concert Production. Show Production Degree at Full Sail
www.FullSail.edu
Learn Event and Concert Production. Show Production Degree at Full Sail
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Theatre Schools
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Theatre Classes
Top-Tier Affordable Private College Undergraduate & Graduate Programs.
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Top-Tier Affordable Private College Undergraduate & Graduate Programs.
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Acting for Kids & Teens
Theater, TV, Film, Commercial Class Small Classes. Kids 6-17 years old
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Theater, TV, Film, Commercial Class Small Classes. Kids 6-17 years old
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Scholarships in Theater
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Drama & Music Classes
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ABWAG to learn acting
ABWAG is an alternative to the method of feel, think, and do technique.
www.abwag.com
ABWAG is an alternative to the method of feel, think, and do technique.
www.abwag.com
East 15 Acting School
Theater training institution merged with the University of Essex and providing programs leading to BA in Acting and postgraduate degrees in Acting and Acting for the Media.
east15.ac.uk
Theater training institution merged with the University of Essex and providing programs leading to BA in Acting and postgraduate degrees in Acting and Acting for the Media.
east15.ac.uk
Act Up
Provider of courses and training in communication and presentation skills, acting and drama.
www.act-up.co.uk
Provider of courses and training in communication and presentation skills, acting and drama.
www.act-up.co.uk
Acting on the Web
Online class with the focus on a professional acting career in the theater, film and television business.
www.actingontheweb.com
Online class with the focus on a professional acting career in the theater, film and television business.
www.actingontheweb.com
Actors Center
The center provides a straightforward, uncomplicated approach to the art of acting through classes, scene study, technique, training and career development.
www.actorscenter.com
The center provides a straightforward, uncomplicated approach to the art of acting through classes, scene study, technique, training and career development.
www.actorscenter.com
Arts Educational London Schools
Independent co-educational (8-16 years) specialist day school offering academic and vocational educational programs in music, dance, theater and drama that include singing, acting and performing courses.
www.artsed.co.uk
Independent co-educational (8-16 years) specialist day school offering academic and vocational educational programs in music, dance, theater and drama that include singing, acting and performing courses.
www.artsed.co.uk
B
British Academy of Dramatic Combat
Teaching academy of staged fighting taught by teachers of people who star in theatre, television and films.
www.badc.co.uk
Teaching academy of staged fighting taught by teachers of people who star in theatre, television and films.
www.badc.co.uk
Belmont University
The department of theatre and drama program provides the theatre training and broad educational background essential to attaining the high standards of competitive artistic community.
www.belmont.edu
The department of theatre and drama program provides the theatre training and broad educational background essential to attaining the high standards of competitive artistic community.
www.belmont.edu
Birmingham University: Dept. of Drama and Theatre Arts
Provider of theater courses for undergraduate and postgraduate study programs in drama and performing arts.
www.bham.ac.uk
Provider of theater courses for undergraduate and postgraduate study programs in drama and performing arts.
www.bham.ac.uk
Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama
University sector institution operating worldwide and offering degree courses in theater and related arts.
www.bruford.ac.uk
University sector institution operating worldwide and offering degree courses in theater and related arts.
www.bruford.ac.uk
Birmingham School of Speech and Drama (BSSD)
Vocational drama schools providing performance-based training in acting and musical theater for the professional theater, television, radio and films; accredited by the British government for actor training scholarships.
www.bssd.ac.uk
Vocational drama schools providing performance-based training in acting and musical theater for the professional theater, television, radio and films; accredited by the British government for actor training scholarships.
www.bssd.ac.uk
C
Central School of Speech & Drama
UK government funded higher education college providing courses in acting, art, arts management, circus, costume, design, directing, drama and movement therapy, dramaturgy, lighting, media education with English, musical theater, performance, pr...
www.cssd.ac.uk
UK government funded higher education college providing courses in acting, art, arts management, circus, costume, design, directing, drama and movement therapy, dramaturgy, lighting, media education with English, musical theater, performance, pr...
www.cssd.ac.uk
D
Conference of Drama Schools (CDS)
Representative body for drama schools in the UK, encouraging standards in training for actors and stage managers, and hosting associated training in related technical and media studies.
www.drama.ac.uk
Representative body for drama schools in the UK, encouraging standards in training for actors and stage managers, and hosting associated training in related technical and media studies.
www.drama.ac.uk
Cygnet Training Theatre
Touring theater company providing a three-year training program for young actors teaching the disciplines of Stanislavsky and Michael Chekhov, with an influence from Peter Brook's works.
www.drama.ac.uk
Touring theater company providing a three-year training program for young actors teaching the disciplines of Stanislavsky and Michael Chekhov, with an influence from Peter Brook's works.
www.drama.ac.uk
Drama Centre London
Theater conservatoire providing performance and acting courses leading to BA Acting and professional instructor programs.
dcl.drama.ac.uk
Theater conservatoire providing performance and acting courses leading to BA Acting and professional instructor programs.
dcl.drama.ac.uk
Oxford School of Drama
Provider of full-time acting courses including three-year, one-year and six-month programs.
oxford.drama.ac.uk
Provider of full-time acting courses including three-year, one-year and six-month programs.
oxford.drama.ac.uk
G
George Mason University - Theater Division
The Theater Division of the Institute of the Arts stresses a solid liberal arts education and provides training and experience to prepare students for a life in the theater.
www.gmu.edu
The Theater Division of the Institute of the Arts stresses a solid liberal arts education and provides training and experience to prepare students for a life in the theater.
www.gmu.edu
L
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Drama school offering courses focusing solely on the vocation of acting.
www.lamda.org.uk
Drama school offering courses focusing solely on the vocation of acting.
www.lamda.org.uk
Workshop Theatre at Leeds
Part of the University of Leeds School of English, offering undergraduate, MA and research degree programs in theater performance and acting.
www.leeds.ac.uk
Part of the University of Leeds School of English, offering undergraduate, MA and research degree programs in theater performance and acting.
www.leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA)
Higher education institute and vocational university designed to meet the needs of the arts and entertainment industry
www.lipa.ac.uk
Higher education institute and vocational university designed to meet the needs of the arts and entertainment industry
www.lipa.ac.uk
M
University of Miami Theatre School
Provides information regarding Theatre major programs at the University of Miami.
www.miami.edu
Provides information regarding Theatre major programs at the University of Miami.
www.miami.edu
Manchester Metropolitan University
Non-federal university offering courses in drama, performance and theater for undergraduate programs.
www.mmu.ac.uk
Non-federal university offering courses in drama, performance and theater for undergraduate programs.
www.mmu.ac.uk
Oxford University Faculty of Music
Offers courses and special tutoring in performing skills, history of music, composition, musical instruments, musical theater, electroacoustic media, and other specialized subjects and skills.
www.music.ox.ac.uk
Offers courses and special tutoring in performing skills, history of music, composition, musical instruments, musical theater, electroacoustic media, and other specialized subjects and skills.
www.music.ox.ac.uk
N
Creative Arts Team
Is the professional educational theatre company in residence at New York University's Gallatin School.
www.nyu.edu
Is the professional educational theatre company in residence at New York University's Gallatin School.
www.nyu.edu
R
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
Theater training programs for professionals and students, including a three-year acting course, MA degree and summer courses.
www.rada.org
Theater training programs for professionals and students, including a three-year acting course, MA degree and summer courses.
www.rada.org
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama (RSAMD)
Conservatory providing training in opera, music and drama, including professional training for international careers in theater, film, television amd radio.
www.rsamd.ac.uk
Conservatory providing training in opera, music and drama, including professional training for international careers in theater, film, television amd radio.
www.rsamd.ac.uk
S
Spotlight Arts Academy
Offers classes in musical theater, modeling, etiquette and dance performance.
www.spotlightaa.com
Offers classes in musical theater, modeling, etiquette and dance performance.
www.spotlightaa.com
Stageregister.com
Register of independent stage and drama schools in Great Britain, covering full time, part time schools and summer schools all catering for the "up to 18" age group.
www.stageregister.com
Register of independent stage and drama schools in Great Britain, covering full time, part time schools and summer schools all catering for the "up to 18" age group.
www.stageregister.com
London Drama School
School of performing arts offering drama, speech, theater, acting for the camera, singing, dance, radio and TV presenting courses, seminars, and workshops in classes of maximum 8 students.
www.startek-uk.com
School of performing arts offering drama, speech, theater, acting for the camera, singing, dance, radio and TV presenting courses, seminars, and workshops in classes of maximum 8 students.
www.startek-uk.com
T
Naranja: Monologues for Women
Provides monologues for auditions and drama classes for women, free of charge.
members.tripod.com
Provides monologues for auditions and drama classes for women, free of charge.
members.tripod.com
U
UCSD Theatre & Dance
A graduate professional theatre training program in San Diego, CA.
www-theatre.ucsd.edu
A graduate professional theatre training program in San Diego, CA.
www-theatre.ucsd.edu
W
Welsh College of Music & Drama (WCMD)
Center for professional training in music and drama, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and advanced full-time and part-time courses in music, acting, theater design, stage management, arts management and music therapy.
www.wcmd.ac.uk
Center for professional training in music and drama, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and advanced full-time and part-time courses in music, acting, theater design, stage management, arts management and music therapy.
www.wcmd.ac.uk
Y
Black Storytelling Curriculum-Yale
How the African American Storyteller Impacts the Black Family and Society, by Barbara P. Moss.
www.yale.edu
How the African American Storyteller Impacts the Black Family and Society, by Barbara P. Moss.
www.yale.edu
Show Production School
Learn Event and Concert Production. Show Production Degree at Full Sail
www.FullSail.edu
Learn Event and Concert Production. Show Production Degree at Full Sail
www.FullSail.edu
Theater education and training can be a valuable asset to anyone trying to find a break in the acting industry. It offers valuable experience and credibility to your craft, and it can help give you the confidence you need for auditions and job interviews.
Theater education is available for a wide variety of ages at a large range of levels. From children to adults, theater training is designed to appeal to the masses.
To find the right theater schools or programs for you:
1. Consider the age of the person enrolled in the class or the workshop. Make sure that the program is not too intense for the age group.
2. Make sure that you have the time to commit to your theatrical education before you jump into a project or program.
3. Decide if you are looking for theater classes close to home, or if you are willing to relocate to take your theater courses.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Stay with a local theater education and training class
If you are just starting out in the acting craft, consider theater classes from a local group. Get your feet wet before you decide if it is a career path for you, or if you even enjoy it. Participate in their productions and get the feel for live entertainment.
I recommend: Check out the Fine Arts Association. They offer classes from preschool to young actors' study. They also offer private training for theater. Find the classes and workshops offered at the Henry Street Settlement. Their age ranges start at early childhood all the way up to adults. Look into Wheelock Family Theatre Classes offered through Wheelock College. Find children's classes through Children's Theater of Charlotte.
Supplement your theater education with internship programs
Look into internship programs to improve your theater training.
I recommend: The New York Theatre Workshop offers Fall, Spring, and Summer internships. You can specialize in Artistic, Development and Planning, Marketing and Communication or the Production department. Try your hand at an internship from the American Repertory Theatre.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Many university theater schools have cuts every year, so be prepared for a competitive environment where only the top students make it through to receiving a degree.
