Although I am an alumnus of Boston University School of Theatre (and proud of it!), I cannot deny the fact that there are also other equally excellent schools for aspiring actors. First-rate programs and brilliant mentors set these institutions apart. In addition, they have produced some of the most acclaimed actors in history (I hope to join the brood, someday).
Boston University School of Theatre
Of course, I’m bias. But seriously, Boston University School of Theatre is an incredibly magnificent training ground for future acting geniuses. I am not claiming that I am already one, but I certainly learned a lot from my alma mater. It is a conservatory with a laid back yet passionate approach to the craft. You are given a broad range of acting techniques (called the “toolbox approach”) to master and apply whatever you have learned in a creative and fun environment.
State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase College
The U.S. News & World Report has listed SUNY Purchase among the best public schools in 2011. Its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acting program is top-notch, offering instruction in movement, speech and voice, dramatic literature, and theater history. It designs busy schedules to keep students active with classes and rehearsals from dawn to dusk (or even later).
American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco, California)
Although it is essentially an actual theater, Tony Award-winning American Conservatory Theater has served as an important academic and artistic venue for actors for more than half a century. The conservatory offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program to a limited number of students who pass its stringent admission process each year.
As a stage actor, I feel honored to be educated in one of the country’s top acting schools. My education has been a crucial part of my career and probably one of the main reasons I can now read 'Louis P. Habash' in the posters of major stage productions. Connect with me on LinkedIn for more of my credentials.
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