The MFA Acting program is designed to prepare the student for a career in professional theatre. Emphasis is on the development of a process that will serve the actors in the practice of their art. This is accomplished through a program of vocal and physical training, acting classes, work in production, and individual tutorials. The program is rigorous, time-demanding, and intense, addressing complex processes of both actor training in both class work as well as a role in production, and preparation for a professional career.<br><br>Once admitted, each student receives personal attention through every aspect of training. Acting class enrollment on the graduate level is limited so that instructors can pay careful attention to the unique qualities and challenges that each student brings to the actor training program. Periodic reviews of progress allow the performance faculty to keep each student working toward individual goals outlined in the preliminary review process.<br><br>The skills and habits of a strong internal discipline, concentration, intensity and seriousness of purpose are absolutely essential and central to our program. The preparation of each actor's individual instrument of voice, body, and inner temperament lays the foundation of excellence in the craft and art of acting.