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Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania 15213
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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:

Aaron Staton, Casey Spindler, Megan Hilty, Mark Silverberg, JD Goldblatt, Sarah Glendening, Audra Blaser, Alex Cendese


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
Babel
(2/15/23 - 2/17/23)
Carnegie Mellon University
Everybody
(3/17/21 - 3/20/21)
Carnegie Mellon University
Men on Boats
(3/10/21 - 3/13/21)
Carnegie Mellon University
Describe the Night
(2/17/21 - 2/19/21)
Carnegie Mellon University
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
(10/9/20 - 10/10/20)
Carnegie Mellon University
Or,
(11/14/19 - 11/30/19)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Carnegie Mellon University
Tiger at the Gates
(10/3/19 - 10/12/19)
Carnegie Mellon University
Marisol
(4/24/19 - 4/26/19)
PHOTOS
Carnegie Mellon University
CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(2/21/19 - 3/2/19)
Carnegie Mellon University
Dark Play or Stories for Boys
(2/20/19 - 2/22/19)
Carnegie Mellon University
Once Upon a Mattress
(2/27/15 - 2/27/15)
Carnegie Mellon University
INTO THE WOODS
(10/25/12 - 10/28/12)
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Reefer Madness in Broadway Reefer Madness
(10/25/12 - 10/27/12)
Carnegie Mellon University
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
Carnegie Mellon University
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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