The Theatre School at DePaul University
The Theatre School at DePaul University, previously the Goodman School of Drama is the drama school of DePaul University. Founded in 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, a city with a rich theatrical heritage, the Goodman School became part of DePaul University in 1978 and was renamed The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1982. The Theatre School is the Midwest region's oldest theatre conservatory and is ranked as one of the top professional theatrical training programs in the United States, enrolling approximately 320 students from North America and abroad. The Theatre School's main performance space is the Merle Reskin Theatre (formerly Blackstone Theatre) in Downtown Chicago.
With 15 areas of study, The Theatre School offers B.F.A. degrees in Acting, Costume Design, Costume Technology, Dramaturgy/Criticism, Lighting Design, Playwriting, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, Theatre Arts, Theatre Management and Theatre Technology. The M.F.A. program confers degrees in Acting, Arts Leadership and Directing.
The Theatre School practices a “learning by doing” philosophy, producing over two dozen public theatrical productions each season. The Theatre School Showcase features contemporary and classic plays, while the Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences presents plays for children. Other plays include the New Director series, New Playwright series, and Off Site Productions.
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Notable alumni[edit]
Actors[edit]
- Tom Amandes
- Gillian Anderson
- Kevin Anderson
- Tom Bosley
- Bruce Boxleitner
- Jeffrey Nicholas Brown
- W. Earl Brown
- Julianne Buescher
- P. J. Byrne
- Paula Cale
- Monique Coleman
- Melinda Dillon
- Paul Dinello
- Ann Dowd
- Judy Greer
- Sean Gunn
- Linda Hunt
- Stana Katic
- Harvey Korman
- Karl Malden
- Joe Mantegna
- Michael Muhney
- Zak Orth
- Geraldine Page
- Betsy Palmer
- Elizabeth Perkins
- John C. Reilly
- Leonard Roberts
- Michael Rooker
- Carrie Snodgress
- Lili Taylor
- Ted Wass
- Charlayne Woodard
Designers[edit]
- Theoni V. Aldredge, Costume Designer
- Eugene Lee, Set Designer
- Paul Miller, Lighting Designer
Playwrights[edit]
Others[edit]
- Frank Merle, filmmaker, (The Employer)
- Paul Gregory (Focus Lighting), Architectural Lighting Designer
- Shauneille Perry, director, playwright and actor
- Bob Shook, Architectural Lighting Designer
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