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A LegendaryTraining Groundfor Theatre Artists

Make Theatre Work

Whether you're pursuing a degree, deepening your expertise, or exploring a new passion, The Theatre School has a place for you.

Three Paths, One Conservatory

Pursue your artistry your way — through a degree, a certificate, or a minor.
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BFA Programs
Your artistic development begins here. As you create, perform and collaborate, you’ll bring new stories to life for a changing world.
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Certificate Programs
Deepen your craft or enter the field from a new angle. Our certificate programs offer pathways to artistic growth and creative contribution.
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From Creative Spark to Career Opportunities

<div class="ck-content"><p>Receive personal mentorship, study alongside working professionals and have access to opportunities in over 30 productions a year. This is where your passion becomes a sustainable, skillful ticket into the professional theatre world.</p></div>

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450
students create a vibrant, collaborative conservatory. Our classes are large enough for dynamic energy and diverse perspectives, but personal enough for you to stand out and truly grow.
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Martine Kei Green-Rogers, PhD
Dean, The Theatre School
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HOME ADVANTAGE 
The Theatre City
<div class="ck-content"><p>Chicago can feel like a thousand cities in one—each with its own story, stage and creative energy. From storefront theatres to major playhouses, you’ll find endless opportunities to learn, perform, intern, and connect in one of the world’s most dynamic arts communities.</p></div>
200+
theatre companies in Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene that offer opportunities for artistic growth and professional development.
700Million
dollars invested annually to fuel Chicago’s film and TV production by providing students access to film sets, studios and industry professionals.
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Theatre and Society
Create ripples that go beyond campus
<div class="ck-content"><p>In our outreach project, you’ll turn performance into progress. Use your craft to open conversations and animate audiences.</p></div>
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Keep Up With the Action
Follow student news, shows and standout talent
<div class="ck-content"><p>Check in for school highlights and updates. Whether a student takes the stage at a major venue or our alumni shine in a new production, you'll find the details here. Rediscover timeless theatre and share in the pride of our growing community.</p></div>
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A Conservatory Experience
<div class="ck-content"><p>Step into a show or take a backstage tour to experience our lively community—where ideas turn into action, talents grow and every story matters. Together, we spark new conversations and contribute to a strong tradition of service and fresh thinking. Start your story with us today.</p></div>
Find the answers you need.
Undergraduate Conservatory
As a Theatre School student, can I have a minor?
Yes, it is very possible for a student to pursue a BFA program in The Theatre School and minor in something else.
Conservatory
What defines the conservatory training approach at The Theatre School?
Conservatory training at The Theatre School involves intensive, focused and sequential study within a specific theatre discipline (like Acting or Design). It emphasizes rigorous practical application, mentorship from professional faculty and a high degree of collaboration among students.
Undergraduate Conservatory
What undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs are offered?
The school offers comprehensive BFA programs designed for deep specialization. These include Acting, Comedy Arts, Costume Design, Costume Technology, Dramaturgy/Criticism, Lighting Design, Projection Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, Theatre Arts, Theatre Management, Wig and Makeup Design and Theatre Technology.