University of North Carolina - School of the Arts Schools of Drama, Dance, and Design and Production: Theatre College Information

Schools of Drama, Dance, and Design and Production

1533 South Main St
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27127
336.770.3235
admissions@uncsa.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Classical Ballet
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Costume Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Lighting
Scene Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Scene Painting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Scenic Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Sound Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Stage Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Stage Properties
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Wig and Makeup Design
Master of Fine Arts in Animatronics
Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design
Master of Fine Arts in Costume Technology
Master of Fine Arts in Production and Project Management
Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Art
Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design
Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design
Master of Fine Arts in Stage Automation
Master of Fine Arts in Stage Properties
Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction
Master of Fine Arts in Wig and Makeup Design

About the program

The highly-ranked School of Drama has produced some of the most versatile and successful actors in theatre, film and television over the past fifty years. The School offers rigorous conservatory training grounded in classical values and offering technical skills that shape today’s in-demand actor. At this top drama program, you will perform constantly in both small workshops and major productions in a variety of styles and learn directly from outstanding full-time faculty and acclaimed guest artists, including award-winning UNCSA alumni. Students receive invaluable on-camera training, and opportunities to explore creative entrepreneurship; showcases in New York, LA, Chicago and Atlanta offer coveted exposure to industry professionals.

Notable alumni

Emily Simoness, Jordan Brown, Ashley Austin Morris, Celia Weston, Mary-Louise Parker, Linda Lee McBride, Kevin Wheately, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Wesley Taylor, Victor Barbee, Mary Cochran, Mark Dendy, Jaime Martinez, Trey McIntyre, Dave Thomas Brown

Acceptance rate

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has a competitive acceptance rate of around 33% for its undergraduate programs, including the Schools of Drama, Dance, and Design and Production.

Faculty

Sara Becker, Tanya Belov, Jason Bohon, Robin Christian-McNair, Kirtan Coan, Carl Forsman, Dale Girard, Quin Gordon, Janine Hawley, Cameron Knight, Geordie MacMinn, Krisha Marcano, Kelly Maxner, Mollye Maxner, Andy Paris, Barbara Peters, Greg Walter, Ann-Louise Wolf, Kelly Martin.