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- The Juilliard School. New York City. At Juilliard, undergrad and graduate students study together in a conservatory-style program that trains them to work within the industry and to “stretch their generative muscles and create work for themselves,” says Evan Yionoulis, dean and director of the drama program.
- Yale University. New Haven, Connecticut. The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale remains tuition-free for the 15 to 17 acting grad students who are accepted yearly, thanks to the $150 million gift bestowed on the school by the business magnate in June 2021.
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The undergraduate program at UNC School of the Arts, which provides conservatory-level training across five disciplines, has recently made a number of new hires and added courses such as playwriting and micro-budget producing for film and television.
- Brown/Trinity Rep. Providence, Rhode Island. The Ivy League school accepts 12 students a year into its drama grad program, which is affiliated with the regional Trinity Repertory Company theater.
Jun 19, 2021 · The drama school is the only Ivy League institution that fully covers tuition for graduate students. Undergraduates can expect to pay $58,000, however. ... via Zoom, on Good Trouble, a cycle of ...
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- Which Drama Schools Are Worth It?
- What If I Don’T Get in?
- First, The Reasons For
- Reasons Against
- Conclusion
To keep it simple. Yes. I believe going to drama school is still the best way to become a professional actor for 95% of actors out there. But there is one hugecaveat. Only, only, only go to a well respected, top-tier drama school in your country. Now I am not trying to be a complete snob, there is a good reason for this. New private drama schools o...
I think you should audition for the top schools, and if you are unsuccessful, I think you can make it work at private classes, short courses, weekend intensives, and StageMilk. Most of the teachers who work at drama schools do external classes or even private sessions. You can easily get the same training for a fraction of the cost. Obviously, this...
#1 Structured Training
Most actors are not great at organisation. One of the benefits of drama school is the enforced structure. Where I trained, we did 9am – 6pm every day, and we had set assignments, projects, and productions all throughout. This structured environment over 3 years allows you to really get in a great routine and work on your skills with a long term mindset. I believe structure and routine is one of the keys to improving as an actor.
#2 Mad experience: 3 years = 10 years.
The common adage is that 3 years at drama school relates to 10 years in the industry. I have to say, this is about right. When I trained I did 10 public, full-length plays over the course of my training. There are not many actors who come anywhere close to that in the industry; since graduating I probably do one play every year or 18 months. That sheer level of experience is almost impossible to replicate in the industry. And if you are new to acting it’s going to be even harder.
#3 High Standards
The key to improving as an actor is working toward a high standard. Working with actors, directors, and teachers that push you to a professional standard. Those actors who try to circumvent drama school are often working with terrible directors and actors and picking up all sorts of bad habits. This is because without a drama school backing you are probably doing a lot of amateur/community theatre work. Or doing lots of student short films and other projects with inexperienced directors and a...
#1 Cost
Drama school is expensive. You may be lucky and secure a scholarship or grants, but if not you are going to be out of pocket quite a bit. Depending on which country you’re studying in, this may be a debt you can throw to the government, but it’s still a student debt that will hang over you. This is a huge consideration when working out your training.
#2 Opportunity cost
The biggest concern actors have about going to drama school is they feel it’s time away from the industry. Think about all the jobs you will miss out on! Though I think the long term benefits far out way the short term losses, it is definitely worth considering. It is especially important if you are an actor who is already gaining traction. Maybe you have an agent and are already auditioning for major projects. In this case, locking yourself away for 3 years may not be the best options.
#3 Emotionally and Mentally taxing
Though I had some of the best times of my life at drama school I also had some serious rock bottom moments. It is mentally and emotionally exhausting and is a serious commitment. Most top drama schools have very high standards and the time commitment alone can be overwhelming. Balancing that with trying to survive can be tough.
There definitely are some negatives to consider, but as you can see, for me, the benefits definitely out way the negatives. Especially if you get into an awesome school and it suits your goals as an actor, it’s a pretty easy YES! It’s so important to research the drama schools you are auditioning to find the right drama school for you. We also have...
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Mar 17, 2022 · There's been no shortage of Watergate-themed movies over the years, from 1976's All The President's Men to 2017's The Post.But the upcoming Starz drama Gaslit promises to tell a different kind of ...
