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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
412.268.2068
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Music Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Costume Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Dramaturgy
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Lighting Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Production Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Scenic Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Sound Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Stage & Production Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Technical Direction
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: John Wells Directing Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama: Video and Media Design
Minor in Drama
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Costume Design
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Costume Production
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Dramatic Writing
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Lighting Design
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Scenic Design
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Sound Design
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Stage & Production Management
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Technical Direction
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: John Wells Directing Fellowship
Master of Fine Arts in Drama: Video and Media Design


Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama is the oldest degree-granting drama school in the United States and is recognized as an international leader in the arts and technology. Founded in 1914, the school combines established practice with innovation and pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. The School's conservatory program within the university prepares students intellectually, artistically and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether that be on the stage or behind the scenes, in film or television, or within the expanding realm of new media.


Notable Alumni Include:

<p><a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Aaron-Staton/">Aaron Staton</a>, Casey Spindler, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Megan-Hilty/">Megan Hilty</a>, Mark Silverberg, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/JD-Goldblatt/">JD Goldblatt</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Sarah-Glendening/">Sarah Glendening</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Audra-Blaser/">Audra Blaser</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Alex-Cendese/">Alex Cendese</a></p>

Acceptance Rate:

The acceptance rate for the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama is around 4%


Faculty Info:

Barbara Anderson, Wendy Arons, Natalie Baker-Shirer, Claudia Benack, Dick Block, David Boevers, C. Todd Brown, James Caton, Rick Edinger, Kristi Good, Rob Handel, Gary Kline.


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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Alice Project
(4/14/11 - 4/23/11)
Carnegie Mellon University
Lulu
(3/30/11 - 4/1/11)
Carnegie Mellon University
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(2/17/11 - 2/26/11)
CAST
Carnegie Mellon University
Still Life With Iris
(2/23/11 - 2/25/11)
PHOTOS
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New Works Series
(2/2/11 - 2/19/11)
Carnegie Mellon University
Lady Han
(12/1/10 - 12/3/10)
Carnegie Mellon University

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