The acting program recognizes that craft mastery is a lifetime process. Accordingly, this option grounds students with experience and training in all areas of professional theatrical performance, both live and recorded. While some graduates directly enter careers in acting, this program helps students become journeyman actors who seek professional employment while continuing their training in formal or informal venues.

Graduating actors are focused toward building lifelong careers in stage entertainment, in front of the camera, or in alternate performance worlds such as comedy improvisation and recreational entertainment. Learn more about the success of our graduates.

This option includes specialized classes in vocal training, dance, acting for the camera, and a progression of acting classes. The program addresses issues of career as well as art. Students learn how to create reels, edit digital images, and consider the expanding world of electronic performance alongside traditional stage performance.

An audition is required for admission to this highly competitive program. Student progress in the option is based on talent, potential, and growth.