Best colleges for dramatic arts?

I'm looking to major in dramatic arts for college. I want somewhere with a strong theater program and good performance opportunities. Any recommendations for the best schools out there?

If you're looking to study dramatic arts, there are quite a few colleges that stand out for their exceptional programs:

1) Juilliard School: Based in New York, Juilliard is world-renowned for its performing arts program. Here you'll find rigorous training, a well-rounded curriculum, and an immersive environment that encourages creativity and growth.

2) Tisch School of the Arts at NYU: Tisch offers non-stop action with numerous theater productions and immediate access to New York City's arts scene.

3) Carnegie Mellon University: With Tony Award-winning alumni, and partnership with Tony Awards to award the "Excellence in Theatre Education” accolade, CMU certainly deserves a mention.

4) University of Southern California (USC): USC’s School of Dramatic Arts has a solid reputation and offers great opportunities for students to get involved in theater production.

5) Yale University: Yale offers a Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies program through Yale College, and also has the graduate-only School of Drama to keep in mind if you're thinking of pursuing additional studies. While you wouldn't be enrolled in the School of Drama as an undergraduate, you could potentially take advantage of some of its resources and events, especially if you take initiative.

Each of these programs is highly selective, just like the schools themselves. So it's worth considering less competitive but still strong programs around the country, such as those at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and University of Michigan, both of which offer excellent opportunities in drama and theater arts. And with all colleges, it would be a good idea to do some additional research to ensure the college's overall environment is a good fit for you.