Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University offers BFAs and MFAs in acting. The conservatory is one of the most distinguished in the country and is rooted in the Mesiner acting technique. The BFA program is four years, while the MFA course of study is three years. Students study acting, voice, movement and dialects in addition to other various subjects. Auditions take place in major cities such as Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles, usually near the beginning of the year.
Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts
33 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-932-9360
rutgers.edu‎
For those looking for schools dedicated to acting on film, NYFA provides a variety of program options. Students choose between a one- or two-year MFA, an associate's of fine arts and a two-year conservatory style training program. In addition, the school offers a number of workshops and evening courses. Their 12-Week Evening Workshop is designed for people with jobs, families and/or other obligations. Classes meet three times a week, usually around 7 p.m. (depending upon which school you are attending). NYFA has schools in New York City, Miami, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Korea and Italy, to name a few.
New York Film Academy
100 East 17th St.
New York, NY 10003
800-611-3456
nyfa.com
University of Central Florida's theatre conservatory offers undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition to acting courses, students are required to take liberal arts classes. According to the website, the conservatory style program seeks to develop students "who are sensitive, aware, and total human beings by providing [them] with conservatory training within the context of a Liberal Arts education." A limited number of scholarships are available to undergraduates.
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
407-823-2000
ucf.edu
NYCDA offers two- and three-year professional training programs in theatre, film and television. Coursework for theatre includes Voice and Speech, Movement, Improvisation and Theatre History. Film and television students take voiceover, comedy workshops and a number of scene study classes. The school requires auditions for acceptance, but notes on their website that they are more concerned with instincts and ability than experience. Scholarships and financial aid are available to those who qualify.
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
39 West 19th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-645-0030
sft.edu
The William Esper Studio For Acting offers part-time and full-time programs. Students who enroll in the part-time program attend acting classes twice a week. Each class is three hours long and, as of July 2010, students can choose between three different schedules: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. In addition, the studio offers a six-week summer intensive with acting classes meeting three times a week. Coursework includes On Camera TV and Film Acting, Voice and Speech, Movement and Mask. Classes are available during the morning, afternoon and evening to accommodate any scheduling conflicts.
William Esper Studio
208 West 37th St.
New York, NY 10018-6603
212-904-1350
esperstudio.com