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A LegendaryTraining Groundfor Theatre Artists

Make Theatre Work

Whether you’re pursuing a BFA, or a specialized certificate, you will find a clear path and dedicated guidance for your artistic ambitions at The Theatre School.
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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.
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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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>

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATION

Intimacy Experts for Theatre and Cinema

<div class="ck-content"><p>Step into a crucial, progressive role. You will be prepared to cultivate safer, more inclusive sets for stage and screen as you advocate for respect in the industry.</p></div>

Three Paths, One Conservatory

Discover your potential on stage, behind the scenes or in the world of theatre technology.
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Create Across Disciplines

Join teams in film, music and design as you expand your skills

<div class="ck-content"><p>You will work in teams that integrate expertise in film, music and design, mirroring the way the entertainment world functions and broadening your creative practice.</p></div>

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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>