The Juilliard School is known for its training in music, dance, and drama. Alumni include Kevin Spacey, Christine Baranski, Robin Williams and many others. Juilliard's location in New York City makes it optimal for students who wish to immerse themselves in the world of Broadway and off-Broadway theater. The program is selective, with about 1,000 candidates auditioning each year for 18 spots in the freshman class.
The Julliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
212-799-5000
www.juilliard.edu
Of all the Ivy League schools, Yale earns the most praise for its theater program. On the "Princeton Review" list of best college theaters, Yale ranks No. 2 in the nation. The Yale School of Drama offers a Master of Fine Art and a Doctor of Fine Art degree, but no bachelor's degree. Students can study acting, design, technical design, directing, dramatic criticism,stage management and theater management Students also can work with the Yale Repertory Theatre, a Tony Award-winning company.
Yale School of Drama
PO. Box 208325
New Haven CT 06520-8325
www.drama.yale.edu
"Princeton Review" ranks Drew University No. 1 in the nation for best college theater. Unlike the other schools on this list, which are conservatories where studies focus solely on drama, Drew students study theater in the context of a liberal arts education. The school's website notes that "courses in other arts, literature, the natural and social sciences, and humanities all can contribute to the cultivation of an artist with a rich understanding of human nature, the theatre and its role in the world." Drew offers internships with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the Bickford Theatre. Students can study in London for a semester, where they can attend performances at the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Drew University
36 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
973-408-3000
www.drew.edu