Florida Theatre Conference

2018 College Guide Booklet

October 24-27, 2018 Santa Fe College

Name of Institution Arcadia University Address Street Address : 450 South Easton Road City : Glenside State / Province : PA Postal / Zip Code : 19038 Phone (215 ) 572 2986 Email [email protected] Chairperson Mark Wade Department Contact Person Mark Wade Phone (215) 572 2986 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 08/29/2018-04/29/2019

Degree(s) Offered BA, BFA in Acting, BFA in Acting with a concentration in Musical Theater

Program Objectives Pre Professional

Brief History of the School and the Department www.arcadia.edu/academics/programs/acting

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Black box/ Laboratory Space 146 seat Proscenium 200 seat recital hall various classroom/studio space

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Yes

Name of Institution Atlantic Acting School Street Address: 76 Ninth Ave. Suite 537 City: New York State / Province: NY Postal / Zip Code: 10011 Country: United States Phone (646) 216 1190 Email [email protected] Chairperson Chris Booth Department Contact Person Chris Booth Phone (646) 216 1190 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Sept 2018 - May 2019 Degree(s) Offered Certificate Program Objectives Acting

Brief History of the School and the Department: The internationally acclaimed Atlantic Acting School has helped aspiring actors fulfill their dreams for more than 30 years. Founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy, the Atlantic has the only conservatory program in the world that offers in-depth training in Mamet and Macy’s unique and influential approach to acting: Practical Aesthetics, the Atlantic Technique. The school’s mission is to ensure that each graduate masters the essential analytical and physical disciplines of acting and to empower every student with skills necessary for success in the profession.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres: Atlantic Theater Company is the award-winning Off-Broadway theater that produces great plays simply and truthfully by utilizing an artistic ensemble. Since its inception in 1985, Atlantic has produced more than 150 plays including the Tony Award-winning productions of The Band’s Visit and the original Spring Awakening. During its history, Atlantic has garnered twenty-two Tony Awards®, twenty-one Lucille Lortel Awards, twenty-five Obie Awards, eleven Drama Desk Awards, eight Outer Critics Circle Awards, five New York Drama Critic’s Circle Awards, five Theatre World Awards, four Drama League Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. At Atlantic Stage 2, student productions share the stage with our professional ensemble. Students also utilize our black box theater for smaller, more intimate performances. Located in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood in the heart of New York City, Atlantic has two professional theater houses and 9 on-site state of the art studios for training and rehearsals.

Scholarships and/or Work-study: Atlantic Acting School awards full scholarships to two actors through the Practical Aesthetics early decision scholarship (Applications open in September and end in November). We also offer a limited number of partial scholarships for select incoming students that are need and talent based. Work-study can be applied for once accepted and will be given to a select number of students each semester.

Name of Institution Broadway Artists Alliance Street Address: 262 W 38th St. Suite 504 City: New York State / Province: NY Postal / Zip Code: 10018 Phone 212) 5619429 Email [email protected] Chairperson Jennifer Johns Department Contact Person Scheherazade Quiroga Phone (212) 5619429 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year September-June, and July-August. Degree(s) Offered N/A Program Objectives Gain insight into the professional world through class work, rehearsals, and industry showcases. Learn how to collaborate with other artists, make and keep industry contacts, set professional goals and market themselves to their best advantage. Brief History of the School and the Department Broadway Artists Alliance provides professional level training to talented young musical theatre performers. Located in the heart of New York City’s theatre district, BAA is uniquely situated to offer classes taught by TONY Award winners, Broadway performers and NYC’s top casting directors, agents, coaches and choreographers. Under the guidance of our incredible faculty, BAA students explore their creative talents, develop their performance technique and build confidence in a challenging yet supportive environment. Students receive group instruction and private coaching in vocal technique, song interpretation, sight singing, monologue work, scene study, on-camera acting, ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre dance. BAA Students also gain insight into the professional world through class work, rehearsals, and industry showcases. They learn how to collaborate with other artists, make and keep industry contacts, set professional goals and market themselves to their best advantage. Our students receive exceptional training from the best in the business and, as a result, can be seen in Broadway and off-Broadway productions, national tours, film, television, commercials and print! Students get to audition and select a major of choice for each of our Summer Intensives (between Acting, Voice and/or Dance), but receive classes in all three disciplines. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Broadway Artists Alliance programs take place at Ripley Grier Studios in New York City. Off-Broadway showcases take place at Symphony Space's Peter J. Sharp Theatre on Broadway. Scholarships and/or Assistantships BAA would like to offer full tuition scholarships for selected performers at FTC. BAA offers partial tuition and full tuition scholarships to applicants based on merit and financial need. We also offer a Work Study Program for select students. More information can be found at BroadwayArtistsAlliance.org

Name of Institution Daytona State College Address Street Address : 221 North Beach Street City : Daytona Beach State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 32114 Phone (386) 506-3000 Email [email protected] Chairperson Dr. Douglas Peterson Department Contact Person Samantha Stern Phone (386) 226-1903 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Year round Degree(s) Offered AA, AS, BA, BAS Program Objectives The Performing Arts program combines a strong foundation in the liberal arts with a broad understanding of all facets of theatre. You have the opportunity to: • Prepare for professional careers in theatre and related entertainment fields. • Fulfill degree requirements for the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with focus in theatre. • Complete lower-level courses and requirements to transfer to a four-year theatre program, including through DirectConnect to UCF. • Perform onstage and work backstage at our state-of-the-art theatre facility. Brief History of the School and the Department Theatre arts at Daytona State welcomes you with a nurturing atmosphere, close contact with faculty and staff and small classes with individual attention. You can jump right into a number of annual mainstage productions, class showcases and a student improv club! DSC also offers a variety of courses in vocal and dance performance. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The program is housed at the college’s News-Journal Center, located in the heart of historic downtown Daytona Beach. The multi-level, multi-theatre facility features two state-of-the-art performance spaces. Main Theater: A proscenium-style venue that is intimate, yet grand in style. It features seating for 859 guests, an orchestra pit, fly tower, digital sound boards, computerized lighting and dimming, and excellent sight lines from every seat. Studio Theater: This 264-seat venue offers a thrust-proscenium hybrid-style design, with the stage amidst the audience. The theater boasts a trap floor and wire tension grid that allows for greater lighting flexibility. Other amenities include dance studio rehearsal space with sprung wooden floors and mirrored walls, large dressing rooms and green rooms, four concession areas and traditional classroom spaces. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Theatre scholarships available ranging from one class to full tuition. Theatre works study positions also available if eligible.

Name of Institution Eastern Florida State College Address Street Address : 1519 Clearlake Rd. City : Cocoa State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 32922 Country : United States Phone (321) 4337834 Email [email protected] Chairperson Jeanine Henry Department Contact Person Jeanine Henry Phone (321) 433-7384 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Aug - May Degree(s) Offered A.A. Program Objectives Our objective is to provide students with the foundational courses required for successful transfer to upper level colleges and universities. We also aim to enrich the lives of all students through the study of theatre.

Brief History of the School and the Department EFSC is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name in 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor’s Degrees in a limited number of fields. The college has four campuses, along with an online division. Theatre is a member of the Performing and Visual Arts Department and is housed on the Cocoa campus.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Simpkins Fine Arts Center is home to the Main Stage, a 400 seat proscenium theatre, and the Studio Theatre, a 70-seat proscenium theatre. The Studio Theatre is also the primary classroom for theatre courses.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarships are available. Students should contact the department for more information.

Name of Institution Florida A&M University Essential Theatre Address Street Address : 515 Orr Drive, 208 Tucker Hall City : Tallahassee State / Province : Florida Postal / Zip Code : 32307 Phone (850) 599-3831 Email [email protected] Chairperson Luther D. Wells Department Contact Person Anedra Small Phone (850) 599-8066 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 27, 2018 - April 26, 2019 Degree(s) Offered Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science Program Objectives Under the auspices of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and the Department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theatre, the Essential Theatre maintains its dedication to develop a competitive and quality theatre program. It provides the student pre- professional training achieved through classroom activities and practical production experiences. Our primary aim is to provide undergraduate students with the well-rounded formal preparation necessary for advanced academic or professional study, and to expose the student body, the Tallahassee community and surrounding areas to experiences in the arts. Brief History of the School and the Department Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues and the empowerment of citizens and communities. The University provides a student-centered environment consistent with its core values. The faculty is committed to educating students at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional levels, preparing graduates to apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and creativity in their service to society. FAMU’s distinction as a doctoral/research institution will continue to provide mechanisms to address emerging issues through local and global partnerships. Expanding upon the University’s land-grant status, it will enhance the lives of constituents through innovative research, engaging cooperative extension, and public service. While the University continues its historic mission of educating African Americans, FAMU embraces persons of all races, ethnic origins and nationalities as life-long members of the university community. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Charles Winter Wood Theatre/ Edmonds Stage Housed in Tucker Hall, the Essential Theatre utilizes the Charles Winter Wood Theatre, dedicated in 1957 in honor of the classical actor and educator. The 566 seat theatre is fully equipped with state-of-the–art lighting, sound and projection equipment; two chorus dressing rooms with stage monitors; and a green room with a kitchenette. Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio A new addition to the theatre program during the 2010 - 2011 Tucker Hall renovations, the Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio serves as a performance classroom and production black box for the theatre program. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Through the FAMU Foundation over 200 scholarships are awarded annually. To apply for scholarships through the foundation, please visit www.famuscholarships.com The Essential Theatre awards three limited scholarships to assist talented students who have unmet financial needs. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the applicant’s scholastic achievements, creative abilities, level of technical skills and dedication to the learning and craft of theatre arts. To apply for a scholarship, visit http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?VisualArts&TheatreProgram

Name of Institution Florida Atlantic University Address Street Address : 777 Glades Road City : Boca Raton State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33431 Phone (646) 831-0033 Email [email protected] Chairperson Desmond Gallant Department Contact Person Lynn McNutt Phone (646) 831-0033 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August - May

Degree(s) Offered BA Theatre, BFA Performance, BFA Performance with Music Theatre Concentration, BA Technical Theatre, BFA Technical Theatre, Dance Minor, Theatre Minor Program Objectives To prepare students for professional careers in the arts.

Brief History of the School and the Department Theatre has been an integral part of the FAU experience since its founding in 1964 and that tradition continues today. We are proud to offer an MFA with a specialization in either Theatre Performance or Design and Technology, a BFA in Theatre Performance, a BA in Design and Technology, a BA in general theatre studies, and minors in both Theatre and Dance. We endeavor to look at our students as individuals. As such, we will consider your individual aspirations and goals as we help you become the best artist you can be. We believe in a holistic approach to training that, regardless of specialty, requires some practical study in all of the areas of theatre and dance production and our students are encouraged to become involved in the creation of theatre and dance from their first day on campus. The Department of Theatre and Dance produces an extensive season of entertaining and thought-provoking work. Exploring a wide variety of material, we produce four main stage productions and three dance concerts during the regular academic year. Then, in the summer, we stay busy producing our Festival Repertory season that has our students earn points toward their membership in Actor’s Equity while working side-by-side with professional actors as mentors. In 2015, we established Theatre Lab, a resident professional company, which brings professional theatre to campus along with lots of opportunities for our students to continue to gain professional experience. Dedicated to the development of new plays in American theatre, Theatre Lab has already brought to campus many of America’s best playwrights including Marsha Norman, Israel Horovitz, Steven Dietz, John Guare, Michael Hollinger, Deborah Zoe Laufer, and Carter Lewis to name just a few.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres One large proscenium mainstage, one flexible space mainstage, and one black box studio theatre

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Departmental scholarships are given every year based on contributions to the program, grades, and need.

Name of Institution Florida Gateway College Address Street Address: 149 S.E College Place City: Lake City State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 32025 Phone (386) 7544255 Email [email protected] Chairperson Todd Siff Department Contact Person Todd Siff Phone (386) 7544255 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Aug 20, 2018- May 6,2019 Degree(s) Offered AA, AS, Bachelors

Program Objectives To train students to become professional theatre makers, to create professional quality productions for the Lake City area.

Brief History of the School and the Department Florida Gateway College began in 1947 and has been a base for Lake City's arts and education programming. The Florida Gateway College Theater Department is under new leadership, Professor Todd Siff, and is growing leaps and bounds. FGC Theater offers three productions per year, workshops, summer camps, and performance opportunities for college students, children, and the community.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Theater Department is housed in the Music Building on campus. Performances take place in the Levy Auditorium, which houses over 500 guests, and has a state of the art lighting system, stage, and fly system.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarships for the arts are not offered at this time, but FGC's tuition is extremely affordable.

Name of Institution Florida Gulf Coast University Address Street Address : 10501 FGCU Boulevard South City : Fort Myers State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33919 Phone (239) 5907238 Email [email protected] Chairperson Mike Rohrbacher Department Contact Person Dan Bacalzo Phone (239) 5907404 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August-May Degree(s) Offered B.A. Theatre

Program Objectives Theatre at FGCU is committed to train and educate future technicians, artists, teachers and creative industry leaders. Our outstanding theatre faculty are professional artists, scholars, and teachers actively engaged in research and creative work. We are unswerving in our effort to prepare all students for the marketplace of jobs as well as the marketplace of ideas. We draw upon the collaborative traditions of our craft to encourage our students to courageously pursue curiosity and boldly risk discovery.

Brief History of the School and the Department Florida Gulf Coast University opened in 1997, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The theatre department was established in 1998, and offers the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in acting or technical theatre and a Theatre Minor. A low student/faculty ratio promotes personalized attention and creative industries of the now, and of the future.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Black box theatre (seating capacity of 120) Flexible-space classroom Dance studio

Scholarships and/or Assistantships We hold auditions in the spring semester, aimed primarily at first-time-in-college students. The amount is $2000 per year for up to four years. We also award one-year scholarships aimed primarily at rising juniors or seniors, who have demonstrated excellence.

Name of Institution Florida International University Address Street Address: 11200 S. W. 8th Street, Theatre WPAC 131 City: Miami State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 33199 Country: United States Phone (305) 3482895 Email [email protected] Chairperson Joel Murray Department Contact Person Marianna Murray Phone (305) 3482895 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Fall 2018/Spring 2019 Degree(s) Offered BA Theatre BFA Performance BFA Design Program Objectives Work in area of theatre Brief History of the School and the Department THE Department of Theatre at FIU started in 1978, The program is a limited access program and currently has 125 theatre majors. The program is accredited through NAST – National Association of Schools of Theatre. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres We are housed in the Wertheim Performing Arts Center. Center includes, Black Box Theatre, Main Stage Theatre, classrooms and faculty offices. Scholarships and/or Assistantships We offer several scholarships in the Fall and Spring semesters. FIU Institutional, Dade County Youth Fair, Royal Caribbean, and Wertheim Scholarships.

Name of Institution Florida School of the Arts Street Address: 5001 St. Johns Avenue City: Palatka State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 32177 Country: United States Phone (386) 312-4300 Email [email protected] Chairperson Patricia Crotty Department Contact Person Patricia Crotty Phone (386) 312-4310 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8/20/17 to 6/21/18

Degree(s) Offered AS and AS+AA

Program Objectives To prepare students for entry-level positions both on and off- stage, and/or for transfer options into major university or conservatory programs by providing excellent theatre training in small classes as well as challenging performance, understudy, design, crew, and stage management opportunities.

Brief History of the School and the Department Florida School of the Arts is Florida's first state-supported professional arts school. We are located on the Palatka campus of St. Johns River State College. The program is in its 40th year with faculty who have worked in both professional and academic arenas.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres We currently operate two theatres: one small black-box, which also functions as a classroom, and a 450 seat proscenium theatre. We also have two dance studios and fully equipped costume and scene shops.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships We currently offer a number of tuition-waver scholarships. There are also cash-award scholarships available throughout the year.

Name of Institution Florida Southern College Address Street Address : 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Theatre Dept. City : Lakeland State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33801 Country : United States Phone (863) 680-4226 Email [email protected] Chairperson James Beck Department Contact Person Dr. Christianne Roll Phone (863) 680-3015 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August-May Degree(s) Offered BFA Performance, BFA Musical Theatre, BFA Dance & Choreography, BFA Technical Theatre & Design, BA Theatre Arts, BA Dance Studies Program Objectives The goal of Florida Southern’s Department of Theatre Arts & Dance is to train and prepare students for a professional career in the performing arts. A major at FSC has opportunities to perform major roles beginning in his or her first year at college and design students will see their work produced on our main stage as early as his or her sophomore year. We emphasize one on one instruction, hands on experience, individual mentoring and a high degree of professionalism. Our aim is to see you succeed and we will give you the tools you will need to do so. Brief History of the School and the Department FSC is a four year private Liberal Arts College with a history of dedication to the arts. The Theatre and Dance Department offers majors in Musical Theatre, Performance, Dance and Choreography, and Technical/Design tracts and produces five shows per year, including two musicals, and two dance concerts. The FSC Campus, located on beautiful Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida boasts the largest one site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture in the world. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Arena/Flexible space-75 seats; Thrust Stage with 3 hydraulic lifts-330 seats; Proscenium Stage Road House-1800 seats. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarships are available per audition and/or interview with the faculty. All students that audition for entrance into one of our BFA programs will be considered for a scholarship.

Name of Institution Florida State University Address Street Address: 540 West Call Street, 239 FAB City: Tallahassee State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 32306 Phone (850) 6447257 Email [email protected] Chairperson Cameron Jackson Department Contact Person Michele Diamonti Phone (850) 6445548 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 2019-April 2020 Degree(s) Offered BA, BFA, MA, MFA, PhD Program Objectives Our mission is to use the evolving, live, collaborative art of theatre to develop artists and scholars who have a lifelong passion for the arts. Brief History of the School and the Department Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists/educators. For 39 years, the School of Theatre has been providing outstanding programs for its students in Tallahassee, Sarasota, and around the world.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres In the Fine Arts Building at the corner of Call and Copeland Streets, The Richard G. Fallon Theatre is the School of Theatre’s largest performance space with seating for over 490. This traditional proscenium theatre, named for Dean Emeritus Richard G. Fallon, recently underwent renovations to its electrical, power, and lighting systems which now provide the support for intelligent lighting systems, new projection systems, and more. Hosting over 150 productions since it opened its doors in 1970, the Richard G. Fallon Theatre has been voted Tallahassee’s Best Place to See a Play for the past seven consecutive years. On Copeland Street between St. Augustine and Lafayette Streets, The Lab Theatre is a three-quarters thrust stage with a seating capacity for 150 theatre patrons. Established in 1987 as a performing venue for the School of Theatre, the Lab Theatre provides a truly unique and intimate theatre experience. The Lab Theatre recently underwent renovations to upgrade the lighting and power distribution systems, and the air conditioning system. The Augusta Conradi Studio Theatre is a 189-seat proscenium stage and is the oldest theatre located on campus. Established in 1931, the Augusta Conradi Studio Theatre is named for the wife of former FSU president Edward Conradi. Closed in 1998 as part of the university’s renovations of the Williams Building, the Augusta Conradi Studio Theatre reopened in 2001 at a rededication ceremony during FSU’s celebration of its sesquicentennial. It is in the Williams Building, near the intersection of Jefferson and Copeland Streets. http://theatre.fsu.edu/about/facilities- performance-spaces/

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Available by application.

Name of Institution Greensboro College Department of Theatre

Address: 815 West Market Street City: Greensboro, NC Postal 27401 Phone (336) 2727102 Email [email protected] Chairperson David Schram

Department Contact Perry Morgan Phone (336) 2727102

Email [email protected]

Academic School Year August-May

Degree(s) Offered BA with Concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, Directing, Stage Management, Design/Tech, Arts Administration, Theatre Education, and Costuming Program Objectives Preparing our students for success Brief History of the School and the Department We are an active program. We produce 12-14 productions each academic year. Excellent internship opportunities with NCTC, SETC, Triad Stage, all in Greensboro! Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Two indoor theatre spaces Beautiful Dance Studio and Rehearsal spaces Piano Practice rooms. Scholarships and/or Assistantships We offer scholarships to theatre majors. We also have a wonderful Honors Program that many of our students participate in. No Graduate Program here so countless opportunities not only for performers but for design students to build their portfolios as well

Name of Institution Jacksonville University Street Address: 2800 University BLVD N City: Jacksonville State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 32211 Country: United States Phone (904) 256.7370 Email [email protected] Chairperson Tim Snyder Department Contact Person Jay Ivey Phone (904) 256.7334 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 28-April 28 Degree(s) Offered BFA; BA; BM Program Objectives To prepare burgeoning artists for the rigor and demands of the professional world of performing. Brief History of the School and the Department The JU Music Advantage: Personalized Attention. Professional Preparation. Innovative Programs. Music plays an important role at Jacksonville University. With a distinguished faculty of professional performing artists and scholars, a low student-teacher ratio, generous talent scholarships for music majors, outstanding performance facilities including the newly-renovated Terry Concert Hall, and a beautiful oak-lined campus on the banks of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville University is the perfect environment for you to focus and refine your skills while deepening your appreciation for the art— all in the context of a selective, private and comprehensive liberal arts university. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Newly renovated concert hall Well-equipped proscenium Intimate black box Three dance studios Scholarships and/or Assistantships Jacksonville University offers a robust scholarship program. Academic scholarships and talent scholarships are combined to provide a generous sum. Many of our students are on considerable scholarships-- often rivaling the price of in-state, public institutions.

Name of Institution Jacksonville University Address Street Address : 2800 University Blvd. N. City : Jacksonville State / Province : Florida Postal / Zip Code : 32211 Phone (904) 256-7000 Email [email protected] Chairperson Brian Palmer Department Contact Person Erik DeCicco Phone (904) 256-7347 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 2018-April 2019 Degree(s) Offered BA in Theater with concentrations in Performance and Technology; BFA in Theater with concentrations in Performance and Technology Program Objectives Theatrical training at Jacksonville instills a wide range of skills on and off the stage. Theatre students gain significant social and interpersonal skills that are valuable to the whole community. The four year B.F.A. degree in Theatre provides pre-professional training in a program of intense theatrical study with a choice of an acting or technical concentration which prepares the student for a career as a performer, backstage production or for continued graduate studies. All B.F.A. majors must complete the advanced Level IV studio classes before graduation. Brief History of the School and the Department Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University is a private, independent, Liberal Arts University, with a dedication to the arts. Located in a beautiful riverfront setting in suburban Jacksonville, JU sits across the St. Johns River from downtown and is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Our 190 –acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lines paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings. Many students are drawn to JU because of its beautiful riverfront campus near the heard of one of the country’s most dynamic metropolitan cities. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Swisher Theatre is a 475-seat proscenium house and is the primary venue for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Studio 19 is a small black box space and is used for acting classes, student- directed productions, and more experimental productions. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Jacksonville University rewards academic excellence through Merit and Need-Based Scholarships. Talent-based scholarships are also offered through the Theatre Program when the students apply and are accepted to JU and come on campus for the audition. JU also offers the FRAG (Florida Resident Access Grant), the grant program for private Florida universities, Bright Future Scholarships, and Florida Pre-Paid.

Name of Institution LaGrange College Theatre Arts Address Street Address : 302 Panther Way City : LaGrange State / Province : GA Postal / Zip Code : 30240 Country : United States Phone (706) 8808266 Email [email protected] Chairperson Kim Barber Knoll Department Contact Person Lydia Phelps Phone (706) 880-8266 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 29, 2018 - May 8, 2019 Degree(s) Offered B.A. in Theatre: Acting, Tech, Design; B.A. in Musical Theatre Program Objectives We offer an exciting, rigorous pre-professional program that emphasizes two things: the practical aspects of theatre and the importance of process. With the belief that theatre is both an art form and a business, our curriculum provides a strong undergraduate foundation in theatre performance, design, production and literature. All Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre majors participate in every production. Performance students audition for each show, and technical and design students have production assignments in their areas of interest. Brief History of the School and the Department Since our founding in 1831, LaGrange College has offered a beautiful, intimate setting. Here, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive community as you begin your journey toward self- discovery. With a student/professor ratio of 11-to-1 and intentionally small class sizes, you’ll receive the personal attention you need to excel academically, socially, physically and spiritually. LaGrange College is affiliated with The United Methodist Church, and offers more than 70 academic and pre-professional programs. LaGrange College is located in LaGrange, Georgia just an hour SW of Atlanta on I-85. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Price Theater houses a 280-seat performance space, a 60-seat experimental lab theater, a studio classroom, costume shop, scene shop and an extensive costume inventory. The new Music wing within the West Side building includes a 150-seat recital hall, a suite of mixing and editing rooms, acoustically treated studios, spacious smart classrooms, dedicated ensemble rehearsal rooms and a live recording studio. The recital hall hosts Musical Theatre performances throughout the year. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Performance Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre students can audition for talent-based scholarships at specific times during the fall and spring semesters. Merit scholarships are also available. To set up an audition or portfolio presentation, contact Lydia Phelps at [email protected]

Name of Institution Lees-McRae College Address Street Address: 181 Main St. City: Banner Elk State / Province: North Carolina Postal / Zip Code: 28604 Country: United States Phone (828) 8983568 Email [email protected] Chairperson Danielle Curtis Department Contact Person Michael Hannah Phone (828) 8983568 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 2018 - May 2019

Degree(s) Offered BA/BS in Theatre Arts Studies and the BS in Theatre Arts Education, and the BFA in Musical Theatre

Program Objectives The Theatre Arts program prepares artists and leaders for a diverse and challenging job market and, through an integrated curriculum, trains practitioners in the field to impact the development and welfare of their community through viable arts experiences.

Brief History of the School and the Department Lees-McRae began educating young people in the mountains of North Carolina in 1900. We became a four-year, degree-granting college in 1990. The Theatre Arts Department offers degrees in Theatre Arts Studies, Theatre Arts Education and Musical Theatre, with minors in Theatre Arts and Technical Theatre.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Hayes Auditorium is our main stage facility, seating about 700. We recently replaced the seating and the stage floor and renovated the dressing rooms. We also have newly renovated office, rehearsal and classroom spaces, plus a dedicated technical studio/scene shop with props storage. Our costume shop and collection is one of the largest in western North Carolina.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships All majors in our program are eligible for scholarships, as are minors. Students may also qualify for the federal Work Study Program to work as office assistants or in our scene shop and costume shop.

Name of Institution LIU Brooklyn (Long Island University) Address Street Address : 1 University Plaza City : Brooklyn State / Province : NY Postal / Zip Code : 11201 Phone (718) 4881084 Email [email protected] Chairperson John Sannuto Department Contact Person John Sannuto Phone (718) 246-6405 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year September-May Degree(s) Offered B.F.A. Acting for Theatre Film and Television Program Objectives The BFA in Acting for Theatre, Film & Television at LIU Brooklyn is designed for students interested in conservatory studio training in acting on stage, and on camera in film and television. This exciting program offers students a comprehensible sequence of study that has a viable, professional application, and prepares them for the modern acting industry. Brief History of the School and the Department This new Acting program at LIU Brooklyn launched in Fall 2018 in partnership with the award-winning theater company The New Group. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The 320-seat Kumble Theater, The Pasternack Theater, The Black Box Theater, a TV studio are just some of the facilities on campus available to our students. Students take acting, movement and voice & speech at The New Group. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Available scholarships include: Merit Awards - Renewable Annually, Available to First Year and Transfer Students Presidential Honors Scholarship Honors Scholarship Scholars Award Merit Scholarship Recognition Scholarship Other Awards Alumni, Sibling and Legacy Scholarships Art, Theater, Dance, Music & Film Scholarships Athletic Scholarships (Full & Partial) High School Scholars Awards VEI Awards Individual, Corporate & Endowed Scholarships Nassau and Suffolk Community College Scholarship (Transfer students) Need-Based LIU Grants Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Name of Institution Louisiana State University (LSU) Address Street Address : 105 Music & Dramatic Arts Building City : Baton Rouge State / Province : LA Postal / Zip Code : 70803 Phone (225) 578-3532 Email [email protected] Chairperson Kristin Sosnowsky Department Contact Person Joshua Allred Phone (225) 578-3532 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8/20/18 - 5/10/19 Degree(s) Offered BA, MFA, PhD Program Objectives Multi-skilled, diverse, professional citizen artists Brief History of the School and the Department LSU was founded in 1861; School of Theatre dates from about 1932; The Music and Dramatic Arts Building and performance venues were underwent a nearly $30,000,000 renovation in 2009. We offer 6 concentrations including Performance, Physical Theatre, Theatre Studies, Design, Arts Administration, and Film & TV Production; Earlier this month the LSU School of Theatre was ranked 11th of the top 25 BA programs in the U.S. by onstageblog.com

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Reilly Theatre (a large flexible proscenium/thrust; The Studio Theatre is a newly refurbished 200 seat flexible venue; the Shaver Theatre is a state of the art, approximate 360 seat proscenium finished in sub-tropical deco; our facilities include a state of the art design lab, rehearsal spaces, smart classrooms, smart Acting studios, and an expansive Dance Studio.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Several ranging from $1000/year to Full tuition and fees through both the School of Theatre and the university

Name of Institution Lynn University Address Street Address: 3601 N. Military Tr. City: Boca Raton State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 33431 Phone (561) 237-7000 Email [email protected] Chairperson Adam Simpson Department Contact Person Adam Simpson Phone (561) 237-7461 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Aug. 27, 2018 - May 12, 2019 Degree(s) Offered B.A. Drama, B.F.A. Drama with Specializations in Acting and Musical Theatre Performance Program Objectives Goal #1: to develop in students quality performance skills needed to work as professional actors. Goal #2: to enable students to visualize and produce a theatrical production Goal #3: to develop students vocal performance technique. Goal #4: to develop students dance performance technique. Goal #5: to equip students to write original dramatic works for the stage. Goal #6: to establish in students a dense artistic and creative foundation through in-depth study of theatrical history. Goal #7: to prepare students for professional employment Goal #8: to enable students to become designers and technicians of theatre. Brief History of the School and the Department Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida, with approximately 3,000 students from nearly 100 countries. Lynn’s goal is to remain small and maintain a multifaceted, coeducational, primarily residential university with a small college atmosphere. Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 24 national titles, its Drama Program features a world-renowned faculty of performers and its Dialogues curriculum and award-winning iPad program help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. The Drama Program at Lynn University is a concentrated acting and musical theater training program that prepares students to be professional actors in theater, movies, television, and musicals. The unique and comprehensive curriculum blends traditional and contemporary theatrical training methods through innovative approaches that keep pace with the demands of the industry. For more information, visit lynn.edu. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The 750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center was recently ranked by Best Value Schools, an online publication, as one of the “25 Most Amazing University Performing Arts Centers.” The Wold features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system, a large, light-filled lobby and flexible space well-suited for dramatic productions, concerts and other cultural events. With an elegant salon, outdoor sunset terrace and intimate black-box studio, this new center is home to numerous plays, musicals, concerts and events, including the Lynn Drama production season, professional theatrical performances by the Live at Lynn Theatre Series, and performances from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music. For more information, visit lynn.edu/events. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Lynn’s tuition and fees are competitive when compared to universities nationwide. Our financial aid staff can help you find an array of scholarships, grants and loans that will help you become part of our community. The Lynn Drama Talent Scholarship is available to BFA majors. Valued at up to $5000 and renewable for four years, this scholarship is awarded to talented individuals that exhibit the potential to have successful careers in the dramatic arts. Go to https://www.lynn.edu/admission/tuition-aid/financial-aid for more information. Maltz Jupiter Theatre Professional Training Program

Name of Institution Maltz Jupiter Theatre Professional Training Program Address Street Address: 1001 East Indiantown Road City: Jupiter State / Province: Florida Postal / Zip Code: 33477 Phone (561) 575-2672 Email [email protected] Chairperson Julie Rowe Department Contact Person Julie Rowe Phone (561) 575-2672 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 12, 2019 - August 7, 2020 Degree(s) Offered Two year certificate program Program Objectives The Professional Training Program curriculum is designed to train actors for a career in theatre, musical theatre, film and television. The goal is to create working actors who are ready for the marketplace that possess a high level of work-ethic. This program is the only two-year professional training program in the state of Florida affiliated with a professional regional theatre. Brief History of the School and the Department Founded in 2001, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, located in Jupiter, Florida, is a nationally-recognized LORT B+ regional theatre whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre has established itself as a cornerstone for the arts that consistently produces Broadway-caliber work. The diversity of the Theatre’s program offerings and the quality of its productions continues to be enthusiastically well-received by the community season after season. In partnership with local and national artists, the Theatre produces five main shows each season which are performed in its intimate 617-seat auditorium. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is Florida’s largest award winning professional regional theatre. In ten years, the Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts has become a primary destination for arts education in Palm Beach County. Established in 2007, the Conservatory of Performing Arts is a premier professional Conservatory that offers the highest caliber of artistic education to students of all ages. Currently, the Conservatory serves over 700 students annually in a wide variety of disciplines. Through its extensive outreach programming in the community, the Conservatory reaches thousands of students, both inside the Conservatory classroom and throughout the tri-County area. In August 2015, the Conservatory launched the Professional Training Program, a two-year certificate program that prepares high school graduates to be marketplace ready and primed for the theater industry. The inaugural class of 2015/17 graduated in August, 2017 and more than half of the 8 candidates had professional work under contract prior to graduation, a testament to the success of the program. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts has a private secured entrance at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. State of the art facilities include a comfortable lobby, large dance studio with sprung wood floor, acting studio with sprung wood floor, and a music studio for private lessons. All studios have pianos, Wi-Fi connection, storage, libraries, and wall mounted flat screen televisions with DVD and Blue Ray capacity. Two closets provides storage for additional chairs, costumes, dance wear, digital keyboards, gymnastic floor mats, music stands, props, green screen kit and sound equipment. All public areas of the Conservatory are under 24-Hour closed circuit video surveillance for safety and security purposes. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a LORT B+ theatre and when in production, the Conservatory abides by rules of the Actors’ Equity Association handbook. All Conservatory productions are staffed by professional directors, choreographers, designers, technical staff and musicians. Other theatrical affiliations of the Theatre include American Federation of Musicians, Florida Professional Theatres Association, National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and United Scenic Artists (IATSE). Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarships are available for Professional Training Program candidates through application process.

Name of Institution Manhattan School of Music Address Street Address: 130 Claremont Avenue City: New York City State / Province: NY Postal / Zip Code: 10027 Country: United States Phone (917) 4934436 Email [email protected] Chairperson Amy Anderson Department Contact Person James Encarnacion Phone (917) 4934435 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year September-May

Degree(s) Offered Bachelor's, Master's, Professional Studies Certificate, Artist Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts

Program Objectives The MSM Musical Theatre faculty is composed of a stellar collection of artist- educators who combine exemplary teaching skills with the highest level of professional know-how. In addition to the learning to sing, dance and act MSM Musical Theatre students learn how to manage their careers, audition and negotiate the challenges of a highly competitive field. They are encouraged to develop their artistic interests and are given the opportunity to investigate areas beyond performing including directing, choreographing, writing, and composing. We embrace individuality and honor each student’s journey. At MSM we are passionate about the arts and the next generation of musical theatre artists.

Brief History of the School and the Department Our motto at Manhattan School of Music is “Those Who Excel, Reach the Stars” — everything we do is tied to our deep commitment to excellence in education, performance, and creative activity; to the humanity of the School’s environment; and to the cultural enrichment of the larger community. A premier international conservatory, MSM inspires and empowers highly talented individuals to realize their potential. We take full advantage of New York’s abundant learning and performance opportunities, preparing our students to be accomplished and passionate performers, composers and teachers, and imaginative, effective contributors to the arts and society.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres MSM has a variety of performance spaces utilized by our Musical Theatre students, includes two dance studios, and ample practice facilities.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships All students are considered for scholarship, and decisions are made on the joint criteria of the performance they give at the audition, analysis of family income and assets, and the academic performance of the student.

Name of Institution Molloy College/CAP21 Address Street Address : 1000 Hempstead Avenue City : Rockville Centre State / Province : NY Postal / Zip Code : 11570 Phone (516) 3234405 Email [email protected] Chairperson Henry Fonte Department Contact Person Rebecca Overton Phone (516) 3234405 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year September to May Degree(s) Offered BFA Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre concentration) Program Objectives The Molloy College/CAP21 BFA Program is a professional program that trains actors who sing and dance for the musical theatre. The emphasis of the course of study is on musical theatre performance. The purpose of this program is to provide professional level musical theatre training and to prepare students to be competitive in the current musical theatre industry. The content of the program is specifically designed to develop musical theatre performance and audition skills. The skills learned in classes are developed through application and execution. The components are carefully integrated to provide an environment germane for students to incorporate learned techniques in acting, singing and dancing and apply them in a classroom and performance setting. Brief History of the School and the Department Molloy College, rated the “#1 Value” college by Money magazine in 2016, is located in beautiful Rockville Centre, Long Island, only 40 minutes from Manhattan by train. Our Musical Theatre BFA students will enjoy both a traditional college campus experience for their academic studies along with an exciting urban studio experience, with the majority of their performance classes taking place at our state-of-the- art CAP21 Manhattan Center facility. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Molloy/CAP21 BFA in Musical Theatre is unique in the field of professional training and a win-win for our students. The urban theatre training in Manhattan and the traditional college experience offered at Molloy’s suburban Long Island campus give our students the best of both worlds. Our new state-of-the-art facility, the Molloy/CAP21 Manhattan Center, has been specifically designed to accommodate the variety of acting, singing and dancing courses offered in the program, and includes a black box performance space. On our main campus, the versatile Hays Theatre and the stunning Madison Theatre house numerous performance opportunities for students. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Yes – Academic and Community Service scholarships available, as well a limited number of talent scholarships. Traditional need-based financial aid can be obtained by filling out the FAFSA.

Name of Institution New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Address Street Address: 39 West 19th Street City: New York State / Province: NY Postal / Zip Code: 10011 Phone (212) 645-0030 Email [email protected] Chairperson Richard Omar Department Contact Person Anthony McMurray Phone (212) 812-7338 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August - May Degree(s) Offered NYCDA offers an Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree program Program Objectives The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is an institution dedicated to excellence, innovation, and artistic expression. Our practical, relevant, and rigorous arts education aspires to liberate talent through craft, preparing actors to succeed in today’s professional world and richly participate in the human journey. Brief History of the School and the Department Actors in Advertising, which grew into the School for Film and Television (SFT) and later became The New York Conservatory for Dramatic arts was founded in 1980 by Joan See. She also founded Three of Us Studios, a successful casting facility. She is the author of Acting in Commercials: A Guide to Auditioning and Performing On-Camera. See began her acting career more than 50 years ago and has appeared in more than 300 commercials. She has worked with many actors, including Julia Roberts, Paul Newman and Eva Gabor. Other credits include professional theatre productions on and Off Broadway and daytime drama. See served as Vice President of the Screen Actors Guild New York City. The conservatory advertises practical, relevant, and rigorous arts education and aspires to liberate talent through craft, preparing actors to succeed in today’s professional world of acting. 1996 saw the accreditation of NYCDA by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and in 2013 the institution began granting 2-year AOS degrees. Today, NYCDA is an institution dedicated to excellence, innovation, and artistic expression. NYCDA utilizes the Meisner technique of acting as its core technique. Notable alumni have included Jacob Batalon, Ashley Murray, Miles Teller, Vicky Jeudy, Manish Dayal, Shelley Hennig, Ryan Dorsey, Matthew Fox and Lauren Graham. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres NYCDA’s campus is located in Manhattan’s historic Chelsea/Flatiron district. The Conservatory’s administrative offices comprise half of the second floor of the building, with the other half devoted to studio classrooms. The third floor houses two camera studios, two multi-purpose studios, three movement/dance studios, the NYCDA library and a student lounge. The twelfth floor is home to a professional casting facility and two additional NYCDA camera studios. These studios provide facilities that familiarize students with the process of being on a live set and how to act in front of a camera. Scholarships and/or Assistantships The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts awarded over $2,000,000.00 in institutional scholarships for the 2017-2018 school year. NYCDA Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and may reflect artistic promise and demonstrated financial need: The Sanford Meisner Scholarship - Named after the master teacher, Sanford Meisner. This award is based upon the talent and potential demonstrated in the audition. Amount: This award ranges from a minimum of $1,500 to a maximum of $15,000 per academic year. The Academic Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to applicants who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.66 or higher in their previous academic endeavors. College GPAs take precedence over high school GPAs. Amount: This scholarship ranges from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $2,000 per academic year.

Name of Institution New York Film Academy Address Street Address : 420 Lincoln Road, #200 City : Miami Beach State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33139 Phone (305) 5346009 Email [email protected] Chairperson Mark Mocahbee Department Contact Person Maria Culbertson Phone (212) 9663488 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year September - May Degree(s) Offered BFA in Acting for Film, MFA in Acting for Film, AFA in Acting for Film Program Objectives Performance, Literature, Production, Kinesthetic Expression, Business, Synthesis Brief History of the School and the Department The New York Film Academy was founded by veteran producer Jerry Sherlock in 1992, who produced such classics as "The Hunt for the Red October". Encouraged by friends of his who wanted to send their children to film school, but found the prices too costly, Sherlock designed a school that was not only affordable, but more importantly, was founded on the principle of learning by doing. Inspired by the idea that to learn how to make movies, one must actually make movies, Sherlock and his colleagues designed a truly unique curriculum. Blending a mixture of traditional film school instruction with a new approach, the Academy emphasizes coursework based around students actually going out and shooting films as part of their coursework. Students write, produce, direct, and edit their own original films while also serving as crewmembers on their fellow classmates’ films to gain extensive on-set experience. This commitment to learning by doing applies to all of the programs the Academy now offers, with students working with industry standard equipment in world-class facilities. At the Academy, students can choose from a wide range of visual and performing arts programs that includes Filmmaking, Acting for Film, 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Broadcast Journalism, Cinematography, Digital Editing, Documentary Filmmaking, Game Design, Graphic Design, Musical Theatre, Photography, Producing, and Screenwriting. The New York Film Academy is expanding its curriculum as well as its global presence, with five established campuses and many destination programs worldwide. At NYFA campuses in New York and Gold Coast, Australia, students immerse in long- and short-term conservatory programs and workshops, while the Los Angeles and South Beach, Miami, campuses also offer degrees. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Three campus locations in the heart of New York City, South Beach Miami, and Los Angeles featuring state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms, performance, and studio spaces. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Talent-based awards, need-based awards

Name of Institution NWSA - Theater Division Address Street Address : 25 NE 2nd St. City : Miami State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33132 Phone (305) 2273541 Email [email protected] Chairperson Patrice Bailey Department Contact Person Patrice Bailey Phone (305) 237-3458 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August-April

Degree(s) Offered Associate in Arts; BFA by the University of Florida for New World School of the Arts (NWSA).

Program Objectives The BFA Theater Division at NWSA is a conservatory training program committed to prepare talented and dedicated students for careers in the theater. In particular (Acting & Music Theater) students are trained to become competitive and functional members of the professional theater.

Brief History of the School and the Department The Florida Legislature created NWSA in 1984, as a Center of Excellence in the Visual & Performing Arts. Fully accredited by both the National Association of School of Theatre and the Southern Association Colleges and Schools. NWSA is recognized nationally as an outstanding training ground for professional actors and music theater performers.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres One 200 seat, flexible Black Box Theater (fully equipped); 3 large acting studios; 12 classrooms; a lighting lab; scene shop; library; costume shop; computer room; gym and student lounge

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Merit Scholarship; State and Federal Financial Aid.

Name of Institution Northwest Florida State College Address Street Address : 100 College Blvd City : Niceville State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 32578 Phone (850) 7295382 Email [email protected] Chairperson KC Williams Department Contact Person Cathy Trolian Phone (850) 7295382x4 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 2018-19 Degree(s) Offered AS, AA Program Objectives AA Degree and AS in Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Acting, Dance, and Music Production Brief History of the School and the Department Northwest Florida State College is a state college in Niceville, Florida and part of the Florida College System. NWFSC was founded in 1963 as Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, with its campus in Valparaiso, Florida; students started class the next year. Northwest Florida State College improves lives. We deliver outstanding educational programs that are relevant, accessible, and engaging for students of all ages and provide exceptional cultural, athletic, and economic development activities for the communities served. We commit to excellence, creativity, integrity, and services. From philosophy and ethics to art, music and dance, the Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design division is a vibrant and diversified center for learning and artistic expression. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is a $25 million-dollar performing arts and educational complex that hosts Broadway’s best touring shows, visiting artists, dance and opera companies. The center is also home to the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, which provides the region’s finest classical music concerts. The complex encompasses a 1,650 seat Mainstage theater, which accommodates touring Broadway shows, the 195-seat, flexible Sprint Theater, a dance studio, costume shop, scene shop, an art wing with two galleries, a music wing, a visual arts building and the beautiful NWF State College amphitheater. The complex is the home of the Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division of NWF State College, providing an outstanding educational environment that rivals that of many large universities. Through this division, students pursue studies in art, dance, music, humanities and theater that lead to associates’ and bachelor’s degrees. Scholarships and/or Assistantships We offer scholarships in vocal and instrumental music, musical theatre, technical theatre, dance and visual arts.

Name of Institution Nova Southeastern University Street Address: 3301 College Ave. City: Fort Lauderdale State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 33314 Country: United States Phone (954) 2628094 Email [email protected] Chairperson Mark Duncan Department Contact Person Alyiece Moretto-Watkins Phone (954) 2627632 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Aug.21 – May 5, 2019 Degree(s) Offered BA in Theatre, with concentrations in Acting for Stage and Screen, Musical Theatre, and Technical and Production Design Program Objectives The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree at NSU prepares students to excel as a professional in the performing arts. Brief History of the School and the Department Established in 1964, NSU is a private nonprofit university, with a main campus located on 300 acres in Davie, in the US state of Florida. The university currently consists of 18 colleges and schools offering over 175 programs of study with more than 250 majors. The NSU Theatre Department celebrated it's 10th year anniversary last November (est. 2005). After gaining our state-of-the-art facilities in 2007, known as the Performing and Visual Arts Wing located in our Don Taft University Center, our department expanded our academic reach and, in 2008, grew to offer programs in dance, music, and visual arts. Over the past 11 years, our programs has flourished, helping hundreds of students find and cultivate their professional careers in the arts. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Students studying and/or participating in theatre, dance, music, and visual arts at the college gain access to: Scene and costume shops Dance studio Orchestra, choral, and music practice rooms Music keyboard and technology labs Studios dedicated to painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and graphic design The college's theatrical and musical performances are held in the 230-seat Performance Theatre, the 100-seat Black Box Theatre, and Miniaci Center of Performing Arts, a 499 seat proscenium theatre. Visual art exhibitions by student, faculty, and emerging artists in solo, group, and juried exhibitions are held in Gallery 217. Scholarships and/or Assistantships -James and Nan Farquhar Performing and Visual Arts Grant ($500-$3,000 per year scholarship) -Razor's Edge Shark Talent Scholars Program ($20,000 per year scholarship) -Federal Financial Aid and Work Study (hourly wage)

Name of Institution Palm Beach Atlantic University Address Street Address : 901 South Flagler Drive City : West Palm Beach State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33401 Country : United States Phone (561) 803-2487 Email [email protected] Chairperson Allen McCoy Department Contact Person Becky Saunders Phone (561) 803-2420 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 2018-2019

Degree(s) Offered B.A. Major in Theatre (includes tracks in Musical Theatre and Acting for Stage and Screen) Program Objectives To train students in the development of imaginative, purposeful and skilled expression of Theatre. Brief History of the School and the Department PBA was founded in 1968 in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Students study in a metropolitan environment located adjacent to one of the nations premier performing arts centers, world class ballet and opera, regional theatres and museums providing many internships and job opportunities. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Fern Street Theatre, a nearly 12,000 square foot, two story building on Fern Street includes a "Black Box" theatre, scene shop, costume shop and houses offices, classrooms and performance space. Scholarships and/or Assistantships The PBA Theatre program awards scholarships to a select number of highly talented and promising students each year. These scholarships are available through a competitive process that includes an interview and an audition with the Theatre faculty of PBA. Students who accept these scholarships must declare a major in the Theatre Program during the period of the scholarship and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Name of Institution Pensacola State College Address Street Address : 1000 College Blvd City : Pensacola State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 32504 Country : United States Phone (850) 484-1800 Email [email protected] Chairperson Don Snowden Department Contact Person Kelly Ryan Phone (850) 484-1800 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8/20/2018 - 5/7/2019 Degree(s) Offered Drama-AA, Music-AA Program Objectives Two year degree in all facets of Theatre (acting, music, directing, technical, etc.) Brief History of the School and the Department Pensacola State College was established in 1948 and, after over sixty-five years of service to the community, continues to hold a high national ranking among state colleges. PSC provides two years of college work acceptable for transfer to any college or university including general education, theatre and music. PSC theatre students have transferred with ease and success to universities such as West Florida, Florida State, Florida, South Florida, Southern Mississippi, LSU, Tulane, Central Florida, Miami, NYU and several professional schools. Those graduates are currently working with success in public schools at all levels, as directors of theatre, as college teachers and as professional performers and technicians. The theatre program is designed both for those students interested in theatre as a career, and for those who wish to use theatre to enrich their lives. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The campus has over twenty-two buildings on 118 acres.The Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium is a 314 seat proscenium theatre. The Performing Arts Department also includes a general workshop, prop room, costume warehouse, practice rooms and five general classrooms. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Students may audition for theatre and school Foundation scholarships.

Name of Institution Rollins College Address Street Address : 1000 Holt Avenue, 2735 City : Winter Park State / Province : Florida Postal / Zip Code : 32789 Country : United States Phone (407) 6462501 Email [email protected] Chairperson David Charles Department Contact Person Alexandra Feliciano Phone (407) 6462501 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 2018-May 2019 Degree(s) Offered BA Program Objectives As artists in a liberal arts environment, we are committed to a well-rounded education informed by several disciplines. Students are encouraged to explore the rich variety of courses on campus, and to gain experience across multiple concentrations within the department. Brief History of the School and the Department Rollins College was founded in 1885, and our Annie Russell Theatre was built in 1932. Named after the late British actress who resided in Winter Park and dedicated a lot of her time to our theatre students! The Annie Russell Theatre is the longest running theatre in Central Florida. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres ANNIE RUSSELL THEATRE:A 360-seat proscenium theatre listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Annie has state-of-the-art lighting equipment, including LEDs, Scrollers, automated lighting, and a custom lighting bridge. The Annie also features a state-of-the-art all digital sound system used for the playback of music and effects for non- musicals and live reinforcement in musicals. The core of the system is the Meyer Sound d’Mitri audio platform, the same system used on Broadway for Spiderman. With the ability to playback multitrack audio, reinforcement for both actors and musicians and a sound effect library of over 10,000 effects, the ART sound system is capable of handling the most demanding of audio designs. Projection in the Annie is handled utilizing Coolux’s Pandora’s Box media server hardware and software. The Coolux system is the same one used by Cirque du Soleil and on the Metropolitan Opera’s latest version of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. The system can project up to four separate images, both still and video, at the same time. Multi-track playback and advanced image warping allow for the creation of complex projection design. Scholarships and/or Assistantships PRISCILLA PARKER SCHOLARSHIP: Priscilla Parker was a graduate of Rollins College, Class of 1942. She was an involved student who was featured in numerous productions, an active alum, and a successful radio show host. This scholarship is awarded to students who have the potential to embody the love and dedication Ms. Parker had to our department. Selections are made based on talent, academic success, and professional promise.

Name of Institution Roosevelt University Street Address: 430 S Michigan Ave City: Chicago State / Province: IL Postal / Zip Code: 60605 Phone (312) 341-2232 Email [email protected] Chairperson Sean R Kelley Department Contact Person Sean R Kelley Phone (312) 341-2232 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August-May Degree(s) Offered B.F.A. (Acting, Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre- Dance Program Objectives Conservatory Training

Brief History of the School and the Department The Chicago College of Performing Arts Conservatory is college within Roosevelt University located in downtown Chicago. A school built on Social Justice, the university and theatre program create theatre performers that desire to be artist citizens.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres O'Malley Main Stage and the Miller Studio Theatre. All classes in the historic Auditorium Theatre building or the 218 Wabash Dance Space.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships All students receive talent scholarship based on entrance audition.

Name of Institution Rowan University Address Street Address : 201 Mullica Hill Rd City : glassboro State / Province : nj Postal / Zip Code : 08028 Phone (856) 256-4036 Email [email protected] Chairperson Dr. Liz Hostetter Department Contact Person Tom Fusco Phone (856) 256 -4036 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year september through may Degree(s) Offered B.A. Program Objectives We offer programs of study in Acting, Directing, Design and Tech. Brief History of the School and the Department Rowan is a cutting-edge performing arts program in the Northeast, strategically located 20 miles outside of Philadelphia and 90 miles from New York City. Our unique program emphasizes the integrated study of theatre and dance, developing highly skilled and well-rounded performers who make creative, vibrant, and connected physical choices on stage, differentiating our graduates from other artists in their field. Our NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited- program trains students in a common core of production classes intensified by four focused Theater tracks: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, and Theatre Education as well as a BA in Dance. While students train at Rowan, we aim to build a highly individualized and collaborative performance ensemble. This approach allows for close faculty-to-student mentorship, abundant Mainstage and student-directed performances, and ample design opportunities. At Rowan, we foster a nurturing environment that creates a holistic artist prepared for the physical demands of a career in contemporary theatre and dance. In conjunction with core major classes, Rowan offers intellectually challenging and stimulating courses to create well-rounded students. Our award-winning program is led by a group of faculty members that maintain professional artistic careers in New York and Philadelphia, providing current students and graduates alike with a host of professional opportunities in all aspects of the theatre. This prepares our students for a smooth transition into the professional world in more ways than they had previously thought possible. Rowan's training is unlike any other. We aim to create not just performers and designers, but artists who can become informed masters of their own careers. Our conservatory level training within a liberal arts context gives you the best of both worlds. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The newly renovated historic Tohill Theatre in Bunce Hall seats over 320 and is home to the majority of the Theatre & Dance Department Mainstage productions. The Studio Theatre in Bunce Hall is an intimate black box that allows for multiple configurations appropriate for student produced shows and performances by visiting artists. These venues are complemented by the 900 seat Pfleeger Concert Hall, located in Wilson Hall. Dance classes and rehearsals occur in the Memorial Hall Dance Studios. Acting and performance classes are held in our new Acting Studio in Wilson Hall. In addition to performance space, the Theatre & Dance Department facilities include: Design Studio ,Costume Shop ,Theory classrooms ,Rehearsal spaces Scholarships and/or AssistantshipsWe offer a tuition waiver where an out of state student can pay the in state tuition rate. This is based on audition and or interview performance. We also have academic scholarships for qualified students.

Name of Institution Santa Fe College Address Street Address: 3000 NW 83 St FAH 127-8 City: Gainesville State / Province: Florida Postal / Zip Code: 32606 Phone (352) 395-5092 Email [email protected] Chairperson Alora Haynes Department Contact Person Terry Klenk Phone (352) 395-5092 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year Aug 22 2018-May 2019

Degree(s) Offered A.A. and Pending A.S. Program Objectives With the enthusiastic support of a community-wide audience, the Santa Fe College Fine Arts Department continues to build its programs regionally, nationally and internationally. Brief History of the School and the Department Theater courses include Introduction to Theater, Performance, Dramatic Literature, and Technical Theater. As the world of theater changes, new courses are added to meet students' needs. Students get hands-on stage lighting, sound, set design and management training. They may learn costume and makeup techniques as well. Students earn credit for participation in pre-production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances- skills that translate to superior rated productions and help to prepare them for a successful future wherever their talents lead them. Learning is a lifelong process with many stages of development. Santa Fe College makes theater live! Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Fine Arts Hall and E Building including new E Auditorium facility Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarships are available for students with performance and technical expertise in any area of the performing arts, including dance, music, musical theatre, technical theatre, and general theatre performance. Students should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in academic subject areas, and must participate in a formal audition and/or presentation. Applications and further information are available from Tari Kendall or call 352-395-5916.

Name of Institution Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Address Street Address: PO Box 2072 City: Savannah State / Province: GA Postal / Zip Code: 31402-2072 Phone (800) 9697223 Email [email protected] Chairperson Mark Tymchyshyn, Chair Performing Arts Department Contact Person Fran Jones Phone (912) 2475996 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 2018-2019 Degree(s) Offered BFA, MFA: performing, production design, film & television, television producing, sound design, themed entertainment design Program Objectives Whether your dream is to perform on stage or the soundstage, you can reach a global audience at SCAD. Our students receive focused training and countless opportunities to step into the limelight. You'll rub elbows with the greatest actors of our era at the Savannah Film Festival and aTVfest, and study under professors who double as award-winning actors, casting directors and directors — all because, at SCAD, your passion takes center stage. Brief History of the School and the Department Ranked one of the "Top 25 Undergraduate Drama Schools" by The Hollywood Reporter Turn your passion into your profession: At SCAD, you'll learn to thrive in an industry that requires acute technical skills, fresh creative vision and a knack for working with others. Discover your calling through The University for Creative Careers. Careers in performing arts: Become an actor. Become a casting director. Become a stage manager. Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to perform in showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York, attended by agents, casting directors and producers. In recent years, SCAD students have won the Kennedy Center Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, the most prestigious performing arts competition and acting prize in higher education. "After a decade working at CBS, I wanted the opportunity to take all that I had learned from the casting standpoint and give it to students who were studying to become actors. I love being able to give them exactly what agents and casting directors look for when auditioning actors for film and television." Andra Reeve-Rabb | Dean, School of Entertainment Arts Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres With a wealth of professional resources and facilities at your disposal across three continents and four locations--Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, Lacoste (France), we offer you the space to master your creativity. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships for freshmen, transfer and graduate students. Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community. Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance. See https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships.

Name of Institution Southern Methodist University Address Street Address: PO Box 750356 City: Dallas State / Province: Texas Postal / Zip Code: 75275 Phone (214) 7683932 Email [email protected] Chairperson Gretchen Smith Department Contact Person Benard Cummings Phone (214) 7683932 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 2018 - 2019 Degree(s) Offered BFA and MFA

Program Objectives Training and preparing the actor for the professional world of the theatrical arts. Study disciplines range from acting, to directing, and to playwriting. The main objective being to prepare the student for work in the professional world, whether that is in theatre, television, film or other artistic disciplines. We seek to create the "theatre citizen."

Brief History of the School and the Department SMU's professional training theatre program began in earnest in the late 1960s. The program was once part of the elite "League of Professional Theatre Training Programs." When the league was dissolved in the late 20th century, SMU continued to grow as a major training program in the United States. Alumni have gone on to win Academy Awards, Emmys, Tonys, Pulitzer Prizes in Playwriting, as well as Artistic Directors and Theatre Administrators and artists across the United States and the globe.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Three main stages: The Greer Garson Theatre, The Bob Hope Theatre and The Margo Jones Black Box Theatre. We also have three studio spaces that convert into intimate performance venues. One includes The Kathy Bates Studio, dedicated to alumni, Ms. Kathy Bates.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Financial aid is available in scholarships, grants, small loans and work study.

Name of Institution STUDIO SCHOOL Address Street Address: 1201 W 5TH ST SUITE F-10 City: LOS ANGELES State / Province: CA Postal / Zip Code: 90017 Phone (424) 238-2574 Email [email protected] Chairperson ADDY GREEN Department Contact Person ADDY GREEN Phone (424) 238-2574 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year AUGUST-MAY Degree(s) Offered BFA ACTING, BFA COMMERCIAL DANCE, BFA MUSICAL THEATRE, BFA FILM & DIGITAL CONTENT Program Objectives Our core values are the fundamental beliefs of our organization. At the core of our mission is an educational experience rooted in collaboration, innovation and designed to unleash the imagination under thoughtfully guided mentorship. Through our Team-and-Mentor approach, our educational experience does not stop at mastery of the craft—but begins there Brief History of the School and the Department Studio School is shaping the entertainment professionals of tomorrow by fostering an educational experience rooted in collaboration and innovation. Our programs inspire excellence in a project-oriented learning environment designed to unleash the imagination and bring creative ideas to fruition under the mentorship of industry professionals. At the crossroads of art and commerce, train our students to think like entrepreneurs. We challenge them to embrace the ever-changing technological landscape that shapes the future of entertainment. We ask them to think critically, solve problems, and deliver their ideas to the world with integrity using available social and digital platforms. We rejoice in freedom of thought while nurturing the confidence required in expressing it. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Where inspiration meets state-of-the-art technology. In the midst of this active production studio is Studio School’s brand-new, fully-secured campus that is designed to foster collaboration and interaction. Highlights include: Broadcast-ready Digital Production Studio, RS1 Audio and Video Edit lab Camera-ready Dance Studio Staging areas with Green Screen backdrops The Hub: including Computer Lab and Library Turn Court Student Lounge Changing Rooms with lockers and practice rooms Individually-designed, Hollywood-inspired classrooms and common areas Scholarships and/or Assistantships We are committed to finding the next-generation of entrepreneurs, content creators, collaborators and industry talent from around the world. To accomplish our goal, Studio School provides the following scholarships. NEXT GENERATION DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP JOE TREMAINE COMMERCIAL DANCE SCHOLARSHIP INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP NEED BASED INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Name of Institution University of Alabama at Birmingham Address Street Address : ASC 255 City : Birmingham State / Province : Alabama Postal / Zip Code : 35294-1263 Country : United States Phone (205) 934-3236 Email [email protected] Chairperson Mel Christian Department Contact Person Mel Christian Phone (205) 934-3237 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August-May Degree(s) Offered B.A., B.F.A. Program Objectives The Department of Theatre at UAB is a production-oriented program in a liberal arts context. The department offers a B.A. degree with general, performance, and design/technology concentrations within a comprehensive academic curriculum. Our mission is to expand students’ cultural and aesthetic awareness, develop their research and communication skills, and foster their critical thinking, discipline and collaboration through the study and practice of the arts and crafts of theatre. Upon completion of the degree program, students should be prepared to enter a theatre profession or graduate program or to apply the specific skills developed to other fields. Brief History of the School and the Department The UAB Department of Theatre is a 45-year-old program within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department offers a general B.A. with Performance and Design /Production concentrations, and a BFA in Musical Theatre. Since 1972 Theatre UAB has grown to a nationally-recognized program with more than two hundred main stage shows to our credit, and four thriving touring companies. We offer a diversified curriculum in performance, design, voice, movement, stage combat, playwriting, dance, film studies and musical theatre under the mentorship of fifteen professional faculty. We are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and winner of university theatre’s highest honors, including national recognition by the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres 2 state-of-the-art performance facilities 3 state-of-the-art production facilities 12-station computer lab with cutting-edge industry software and hardware Design lab Access to television production studio and equipment Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarships are available through the department and the university based upon artistic merit, academic performance and financial need. Performance and production stipends are also available.

Name of Institution University of Central Florida Street Address: 2488 Centaurus Blvd., Bldg. 119M, Room M203 City: Orlando State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 32816 Country: United States Phone (407) 823-0876 Email [email protected] Chairperson Michael Wainstein Department Contact Person Earl Weaver Phone (407) 823-5158 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 20, 2018– May 3, 2018 Degree(s) Offered BA, BFA, MA, MFA Program Objectives We provide a competitive edge to undergraduate and graduate students seeking to achieve excellence as professional theatre practitioners and creative intellectual leaders while inspiring them to be aware and enlightened human beings. We enhance the life and culture of the Unviersity and community through the arts and collaborate with professional partners to build a stronger community. Brief History of the School and the Department The University was established in 1969. Theatre became a separate program with its own director in 1981. Since its early origins, the Department has offered the BA degree. In 1993, a BFA degree was added with specializations in acting, design/tech, and stage management. A BFA in Musical Theatre was added in 1998 and a Certificate Program in Arts Administration was added in 2001. The MA degree in General Theatre and the MFA degree in Acting and in Design were added in 2001. The MFA in Musical Theatre was added in 2002. The MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences was added in 2004, and the MA in Musical Theatre concentration was added in 2018. The Theatre Department now resides in the School of Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Humanities. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres On the main campus, we utilize mainstage and black box theatres, the scene shop, costume shop, sound studio, and associated offices. At the Performing Arts Center are three multipurpose studios, rehearsal spaces, a design studio, computer lab, and faculty and administrative offices. Our professional partnerships provide additional performance space with our TYA grad students in residence at The Orlando Repertory Theatre and acting graduate students as associate company members at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Scholarships and/or Assistantships The department offers a limited number of scholarships to undergraduate students, most of which are small, privately-funded awards. Students are eligible to apply for these grants after they have completed a year in one of our programs. We have a limited number of Disney Scholarships available to minority students majoring in Design/Tech and Stage Management. Graduate students in the MFA Acting and Theatre for Young Audiences programs are offered full assistantships and tuition waivers. There are no assistantships available for graduates in the MA programs.

Name of Institution University of Florida - Theatre + Dance Address Street Address : 1800 McCarty Drive City : Gainesville State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 32611 Country : United States Phone (352) 2730500 Email [email protected] Chairperson Dr. Ralf Remshardt Department Contact Person Kevin Austin Phone (352) 273-0519 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8/2018-5/2019 Degree(s) Offered MFA, BFA, BA Program Objectives Diversity, Discovery, Risk Brief History of the School and the Department 1975, UF established the College of Fine Arts, as a foundation for the leading-edge innovations in arts practice and education in today's School of Theatre+Dance. 1994, UF became the degree-granting institution for New World School of the Arts students earning a BFA, providing opportunities for student exchange and artistic collaboration. 1997, the BFA in dance was created as a joint degree between NWSA + UF. 2000, SoTD reinvigorated its MFA in Design/Technology, elevating production quality of all School mainstage performances. Major initiatives distinguish SoTD degree programs in the arenas of the arts in relation to international and diversity issues, healthcare, and digital technology. These include the International Production Program, founded in 1990, the Center for World Arts, founded in 1996, the Center for Arts, Healthcare, Research and Education, founded in 1998, and the Digital World Institute, founded in 2000 as a collaborative venture between College of Engineering and the College of Fine Arts. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion, Constans Theatre, Black Box Theatre Scholarships and/or Assistantships Scholarship opportunities available

Name of Institution University of Mobile Address Street Address: 5735 College Parkway City: Mobile State / Province: AL Postal / Zip Code: 36613 Phone (251) 4422373 Email [email protected] Chairperson Rebeca Lake Department Contact Person Shadoe Valentin Phone (251) 4222373 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8.21.18 - 5.11.19

Degree(s) Offered BM. Musical Theatre, Vocal Performance. BA in Music. BS in Music Ed. BA in Theatre. BS in Worship Leadership. MA in Worship Leadership and Theology. MM In Piano Performance, Vocal Performance. DMA in Vocal Performance.

Program Objectives University of Mobile is a Christ-centered academic community providing liberal arts and professional programs to renew minds through intellectual and spiritual development for the fulfilling of one’s professional calling.

Brief History of the School and the Department University of Mobile was established in 1961 with a community raised amount of $2 Million. Four presidents later, the University has named the academic structure of visual and musical arts as The Alabama School of the Arts offering Eleven (11) Undergraduate degrees in visual and musical arts, three (3) Masters degrees in Piano Performance, Vocal Performance and Worship Leadership & Theology as well as a DMA in Vocal Performance.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The Alabama School of the Arts offers facilities conducive to an active and intimate learning environment. Along with standard lecture rooms, The Alabama School of the Arts has a mirror lined dance room with a spring floor, two performance auditoriums on campus as well as an event hall where students may rent for various concert/recitals and other activities.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships Performance and participation scholarships are available on an audition and interview basis. Graduate assistantships are also available. Visit www.umobile.edu/audition for more information and to apply.

Name of Institution University of Montevallo Address Street Address : Reynolds Hall, Station 6210 City : Montevallo State / Province : AL Postal / Zip Code : 35115 Phone (205) 665-6210 Email [email protected] Chairperson Dr. David Callaghan Department Contact Person Michael Walker Phone (205) 665-6138 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 08/20/2018-05/03/2019 Degree(s) Offered B.A. Theatre, B.S. Theatre, B.F.A. Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Technical Theatre/Costume Design and Technical Theatre/Scenic and Lighting Design Program Objectives The overriding mission of the University of Montevallo, unique in higher education in Alabama, is to provide to students from throughout the state an affordable, geographically accessible, “small college” public higher educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies and with professional programs supported by a broad base of arts and sciences, designed for their intellectual and personal growth in the pursuit of meaningful employment and responsible, informed citizenship. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theatre provides for the study of theatre within the context of the liberal-arts curriculum. Most students earning the B.A. degree are interested in a broad education that includes general education, theatre courses and elective study outside of theatre. B.A. students take four semesters of foreign language study to complete general education requirements. While, B.S. students take an additional 7-8 hours of mathematics and/or science. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre is a professional degree with concentrations in Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Technical Theatre/Costume Design and Technical Theatre/Scenic and Lighting Design. Brief History of the School and the Department In October of 1896, the Alabama Girls’ Industrial School opened its doors to some 150 young women from all parts of the state. They had come to participate in a great experiment, in an innovation in education for Alabama. They had come to be trained as teachers, bookkeepers, artists, musicians, dressmakers, telegraphers and milliners. In other words, at last, there was a school in Alabama whose purpose was to educate women to be self-supporting; at last, here was an opportunity to escape from the drudgery of field work, mill work, or from the ignominy of depending on a father or brother for lifelong support if there was no husband. In 1923, the school became Alabama College, State College for Women, a degree-granting institution. Two men enrolled in January of 1956, and with 33 more arriving by September, a new era had begun for the school. In 1969, in order to reflect this changing atmosphere, the school changed its name to University of Montevallo, and its four distinct colleges (Arts and Sciences, Education, Business, and Fine Arts) were established. Today, UM holds fast to the principles that we were founded upon and the mission that we’ve always upheld. As Alabama’s only public liberal arts university, we take pride in knowing that our curriculum is both challenging and affordable. The University of Montevallo's Department of Theatre is home to a very diverse community of students and educators. Our program of over 100 BA/BFA majors is large enough to challenge you, but no student is a number at UM. Our production seasons are designed to expose you to a wide range of styles, including classics and 2 musicals every year. We are also committed to staging challenging plays by the best contemporary authors and have continually produced an “Alabama premiere” of a play or musical in recent seasons. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The University of Montevallo held the groundbreaking for its new multi-million-dollar Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 19 2018. The 36,000-square-foot facility will allow the College of Fine Arts at UM to provide a more comprehensive teaching and learning space giving fine arts programs a location to collaborate more across disciplines. This new facility will house a 350-seat theater with state-of-the-art acoustics and technology for music concerts and theater performances, a 100-seat black box theater and a courtyard suitable for outdoor performances and receptions. In addition, the Center for the Arts will be a new home for the Department of Theatre. Reynolds Studio Theatre is located in historic Reynolds Hall. The facility was renovated in fall 2004 and we continue to make upgrades. The majority of our main stage shows are produced in this flexible, 160 seat studio theatre space. The Chichester Black Box Theatre: Commonly referred to as the “Chi Box,” this popular space is used to stage a wide variety of plays and musicals in different configurations. Chi-Box productions usually sell out quickly and its intimate setting (approximately 50 seats) provides excellent training for students interested in theatre careers in major urban centers such as New York and Chicago. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Auditions will be held for the BFA Programs in Musical Theatre, Acting, Technical/Design and Theatre scholarships for all non- musical theatre students in February-dates are TBA. All applicants for scholarships and/or the Musical Theatre program will be notified of awards and/or acceptance by the end of March. University of Montevallo Theatre awards undergraduate scholarships funded through gifts to established scholarship accounts and through income generated by productions. These awards are separate from other financial aid available through the University Financial Aid office. An applicant can receive theatre AND university scholarship awards. An average of 8-10 scholarships are awarded each year to students based on talent and potential as well as academic achievement, as well as our Presidential scholarship which covers full tuition for 4 years. We can also award a limited number of smaller scholarships. Students must audition for the Musical Theatre Program on campus or via a taped audition to be enrolled in voice lessons in Fall 2019. All students accepted into the musical theatre program BFA degree track for Fall 2019 will have to formally pass a screening audition during the sophomore year to continue on the BFA track and receive that degree. If you are interested in the musical theatre program and cannot attend the campus auditions, please contact Department Chair David Callaghan via e-mail at [email protected].

University of South Alabama

Name of Institution University of South Alabama Address Street Address: 5751 USA Dr S, Laidlaw 1048 City: Mobile State / Province: AL Postal / Zip Code: 36688 Country: United States Phone (251) 4606305 Email [email protected] Chairperson Lars Tatom Department Contact Person Lars Tatom Phone (443) 4338454 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8/21/18-5/3/19

Degree(s) Offered BA in Drama, BFA in Performance

Program Objectives A strong liberal-arts education, combined with strong production work, is designed to train for both the professional world, as well as create well-rounded engaged citizens with the ability to use their theatre training in a variety of other fields.

Brief History of the School and the Department Founded in 1963, the University of South Alabama, located In Mobile, AL on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, added Drama as a program in 1965. Since then, both the school and program have grown and prospered, with total attendance for the university currently at approximately 16,000.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The department is housed in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Bldg, which it shares with the USA Music Dept. The Laidlaw Mainstage is a fully equipped modified proscenium that seats 180. A Black Box with seating for 60, classrooms, and up-to-date scenic and costume shops are also located in Laidlaw.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships 10 Laidlaw Performance Scholarships are awarded every year, along with 8 Drama Design Scholarships; these scholarships are self-nominated by students, and require being a declared Theatre major, along with a minimum GPA. A variety of special awards are also available, and are faculty-nominated.

Name of Institution University of South Florida Address Street Address : 4202 E Fowler Ave, TAR 230 City : Tampa State / Province : FL Postal / Zip Code : 33620 Phone (813) 9742701 Email [email protected] Chairperson Marc Powers Department Contact Person Amanda Clark Phone (813) 974-9108 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August - May Degree(s) Offered BA with a concentration in Performance, Design or Theatre Arts Program Objectives USF School of Theatre and Dance is committed to training artist who choose to either enter the professional world or continue their course of study at a graduate institution. Brief History of the School and the Department TheatreUSF has a vibrant undergraduate Theatre program. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and guest artists brought in by our British International Theatre and Holloway endowment programs. Major role auditions are open to all students. The Musical Theatre program, Theatre Honors year-long intensive, and McNeil pilot playwriting program give students the opportunity to expand their theatrical horizons. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The USF Theatre program is housed in the centrally located Theatre Center Building on the USF Tampa Campus. Within the Theatre Center, there are 2 eighty-seat blackbox theatre/rehearsal spaces and a dance studio that are used for rehearsals and classes. Also housed within this building are a large costume construction and a scenic/paint shop. The mainstage performances are produced in either Theatre 1 (a 500 seat proscenium house) or Theatre 2 (a 200 seat versatile seating blackbox.) Scholarships and/or Assistantships USF has many scholarship opportunities for incoming students. TheatreUSF offers several scholarship and talent assistantships to declared theatre majors after their first year of study at USF. For detailed scholarship information please the Theatre Scholarship page on our or website: usf.edu/theatre-dance

Name of Institution The University of Tampa Address Street Address: 401 West Kennedy Boulevard City: Tampa State / Province: FL Postal / Zip Code: 33606 Country: United States Phone (813) 2573987 Email [email protected] Chairperson Michael Staczar Department Contact Person Michael Staczar Phone (813) 2573987 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 27, 2018 to May 11, 2019 Degree(s) Offered BFA degree in Musical Theatre, BA degrees in Dance and Theatre, as well as Minors in Dance, Dance/Theatre, Speech, and Speech/Theatre. Program Objectives The University of Tampa offers an intensive four-year program interdisciplinary BFA Musical Theatre major that includes vocal music, theatre and dance. Our BA in Theatre is focused on actor training and performance, and the BA in Dance provides an introduction to choreographic and pedagogical skills needed for teaching diverse populations and communities. Students may participate in as many as six theatrical productions per academic year, as well as five dance productions, and a variety of recitals, concerts and workshops. A number of guest artists offer various seminars/lectures/workshops throughout the academic year. Yearly enrollment in these programs may be limited; and as such, competition for acceptance into these programs in very high. Brief History of the School and the Department The University of Tampa began its Musical Theatre Program in 1995, and has quickly grown in size, breadth and reputation. The major in Theatre was initiated in 2005 and our newest major in Dance is rapidly growing in size and distinction. An audition/Interview is required for acceptance into all performance-based programs at the University of Tampa including Dance, Musical Theatre and Theatre. Although individuals participating in the FTC’s Community College/Secondary School Auditions may be allowed to consider their performances as the audition for the Musical Theatre and/or Theatre program. We encourage students to consider attending an Admissions Open House Event to learn more about the educational opportunities available at UT. You can find more information regarding these Open House Events and/or campus visits at www.ut.edu. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres FACILITIES (CLASSROOM & THEATRES): All theatrical performances take place at the David Falk Theatre, a fully equipped, 950+ seat proscenium-style theatre, which is home to the Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance. Originally built in 1928 as the Park Theatre, the building was renamed after being renovated in the 1980’s by the Falk Foundation. This historic landmark building is located on Kennedy Boulevard, directly across the street from the university’s main campus. Nearly all acting and theatre courses are taught within this unique theatrical space. Scholarships and/or Assistantships SCHOLARSHIPS/ ASSISTANTSHIPS AVAILABLE: Talent and merit-based funds are available for scholarships. Students should contact the Office of Admissions for additional information. THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FOR THE 2018-19 ACADEMIC YEAR: Del Shore’s hilarious comedy, SORDID LIVES October 11—14, 2018 Gilbert and Sullivan’s PIRATES OF PENZANZE November 15—18, 2018 Jane Martin’s wild comedy CEMENTVILLE December 7-8, 2018 Federico Garcia Lorca’s masterpiece, YERMA March 28—31, 2019 The new musical THEORY OF RELATIVITY April 11—14, 2019 An Original Musical Cabaret/Revue, “TBA” With 2 performances on April 26, 2019

Name of Institution University of West Florida Address Street Address: 11000 University Pkwy 82-292 City: Pensacola State / Province: Florida Postal / Zip Code: 32514 Country: United States Phone (850) 4742146 Email [email protected] Chairperson Charles Houghton Department Contact Person Glenn Breed Phone (512) 2947386 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year 8/27/18-5/19

Degree(s) Offered BA: Acting, Performance Studies, Design and Technology; BFA: Musical Theatre

Program Objectives The UWF Theatre Department is an undergraduate-only program. Students work closely in classes and on the stage with faculty who provide training and experience to accelerate students to the next level. The quickly growing program affords the opportunity to hone your craft with industry professionals.

Brief History of the School and the Department Fifty First year as a state university in Florida, over the last decade the Theatre Department has seen a renaissance in its performances and faculty. The quickly growing program at UWF is a place to study with working professionals at the height of their careers. Come be a name and not a number, with a hand on faculty and student approach.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Class sizes of 25 or less. Student to faculty ratio of 6:1. The Center for Fine and Performing Arts houses a 450-seat proscenium theatre and a multi-functional black box theatre, professional grade costume and scenic studios, and state of the art lighting equipment. Scholarships and/or Assistantships Departmental scholarships available by audition on campus. Please contact Miriam Hoover to schedule a date and time for on campus auditions ([email protected] or 850-474-2146).

Name of Institution Valdosta State University Address Street Address : 1500 N Patterson St City : VALDOSTA State / Province : GA Postal / Zip Code : 31698 Country : United States Phone (229) 3335307 Email [email protected] Chairperson Jacque Wheeler Department Contact Person Harris Duke Guthrie Phone (229) 2532914 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August - May Degree(s) Offered BFA in Theatre, BFA in Dance

Program Objectives To prepare artists for work in the professional theatre industry.

Brief History of the School and the Department With a 50 + year history of excellence, Valdosta State University is committed to establishing professional connections for students, to producing an aggressive production season and maintaining high academic standards. VSU produces Peach State Summer Theatre, the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia. Audition / Interview is required for admission into the program.

Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres VSU Theatre has an intimate proscenium theatre, a black box theatre, 2 dance studios, scene shop, costume shop a computer lab and traditional classrooms all housed within VSU's College of the Arts.

Scholarships and/or Assistantships VSU Theatre's Incentive Scholarships are available via audition or interview. VSU offers in-state tuition to residents of Florida. Other academic and university-wide scholarships may be available to qualified applicants.

Name of Institution Winthrop University Address Street Address: 701 Oakland Avenue City: Rock Hill State / Province: SC Postal / Zip Code: 29733 Country: United States Phone (803) 323-2287 Email [email protected] Chairperson Daniel Gordon Department Contact Person Ramona Kundl Phone (803) 323-2287 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year August 2018-May 2019 Degree(s) Offered Liberal arts-based BA in theatre with special emphasis in performance, design/tech and theatre education (K-12 certification). Offers liberal arts-based BA in dance and BA in dance education (K-12 certification). Program Objectives The department fosters individual students’ aesthetics, intellectual and creative development within the context of a liberal arts education. Brief History of the School and the Department Produce 12+ productions per year, including dramas, musicals, dance concerts and student-produced works. Music theatre productions also presented by the Department of Music, including opera, madrigal dinner, and ensemble performances. Winthrop has offered theatre and dance in its curriculum for 50+ years. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) and National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres Johnson Theatre is a proscenium theatre seating 281 on the main level and 50 in the balcony. It features a full fly system and full orchestra pit. Johnson Studio theatre is a 1300 sq. ft. flexible black box studio. It seats up to 95 for intimate dance and theatre performances produced by students. Johnson Hall includes two dance studios, acting studio, computer lab, costume and scenic studios. The West Center next door includes two dance studios for rehearsal and dance classes. Scholarships and/or Assistantships The department offers a variety of scholarships by audition for new, entering students. The department website provides all details about dates, locations, requirements, etc,

Name of Institution The York Theatre Company Address Street Address : 619 Lexington Avenue City : New York State / Province : NY Postal / Zip Code : 10022 Country : United States Phone (212) 935-5824 x220 Email [email protected] Chairperson Michael Unger Department Contact Person Michael Unger Phone (212) 935-5824 x220 Email [email protected] Dates of Academic School Year January, 2019 Degree(s) Offered No Degree - Professional Program Program Objectives Giving serious musical theatre students a "New York experience" and the opportunity to perform on an actual Off Broadway stage. Brief History of the School and the Department Off-Broadway's renowned York Theatre Company has been producing musical for 47 years. The York now offers a Musical Theatre Training Program that trains great performers and inspires great minds. This rigorous yet nurturing program brings young performers into the same room as working professionals on a daily basis to develop their musical theatre performance skills. We offer a three-week summer intensive for middle and high school students and a two-week winter intensive for college students. All classes take place at the York Theatre’s Off-Broadway venue in the heart of the mid-town-east arts district. Classes follow a professional rehearsal schedule focusing on acting, singing and dancing and culminate in a showcase performance on an actual Off-Broadway stage to which family, friends and New York industry professionals are invited. All teachers are working professionals and we offer master classes with some of the top names working in the performing arts today. Past guest artists have included Tony-nominees, John Tartaglia, Rebecca Luker, Richard Kind, Kerry Butler, Danny Burstein, as well as Siena Rafter (sign language coach on Deaf West’s revival production of Spring Awakening), Joe Dulude II who designed the makeup for Wicked on Broadway, as well as Leslie Carrara-Rudolph who created “Sesame Street’s” Abby Cadabby, Rich Lyon (from Avenue Q) who led a puppetry workshop. Our programs also include two Broadway or Off-Broadway shows with backstage tours and/or talkbacks with cast members afterwards. Some of our students have gone on to professional productions and two of our students from a recent session were called in to audition for one of Broadway’s current hits. The confidence, creativity, and self- expression these students gain from our programs give them tools for their future, regardless of the career paths they choose to pursue. Facilities, Classrooms and Theatres The York Theatre's Off-Broadway venue and rehearsal spaces in the heart of the Midtown East Arts district in New York City Scholarships and/or Assistantships Some financial aid available based on merit and need.