Hello everyone, I'm a junior who's passionate about acting and considering going to drama school for college. Could anyone let me know which schools are considered the best for acting? I could really use your advice!
Certainly, I'd be more than happy to provide some guidance. There are many remarkable drama schools with impressive programs and alumni networks. Here are a few you might want to consider:
1. Juilliard School - Located in New York, Juilliard is one of the most prestigious performing arts conservatories, and its drama division is no exception. The program emphasizes acting, voice, and movement training.
2. Tisch School of the Arts at New York University - Tisch offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama where students can study acting as well as producing, design, and directing.
3. Yale School of Drama - Although its undergraduate program isn't specifically for drama (it's in theatre studies), it's important to note that Yale has one of the most renowned graduate programs in acting. But still, as an undergrad, you can participate in Yale's robust theater productions.
4. Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama - CMU is known for its Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Musical Theater program. Students equally study stage, TV, and film acting.
5. Pace University - The Pace School of Performing Arts offers a BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, and Commercials, covering a comprehensive range of acting elements.
6. University of Southern California - USC's School of Dramatic Arts offers a standard BA in Drama and a more hands-on BFA in Acting for Stage, Screen, and New Media.
Remember, these are just a few examples and there are plenty of fabulous drama programs out there. You might also want to consider factors beyond the program itself, like location (proximity to acting hubs like New York or Los Angeles can be beneficial), alumni success, performance opportunities, and your overall fit with the school's culture and philosophy. Best of luck with your search!
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