Schools and Universities

RESOURCES

University Theatre
Advice on getting started, by Carroll Theatre Directors, Mr. and Mrs. Martinsen.

Theatrical Resources
Where to find material for your audition monologue, by Carroll Theatre Directors, Mr. and Mrs. Martinsen.

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)

Carroll Theatre Alum, Victoria Sook, Presentor at the NFAA youngArts Banquet with Carroll Theatre Finalist/Scholarship Recipient Ben Gojer

For more than 25 years, the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) has been dedicated to nurturing and supporting young artists as they pursue their dreams.  NFAA’s youngARTS honors 600-800 high school students with scholarships and awards annually.  NFAA is the exclusive nominating agency for the Presidential Scholars in the Arts and supports young artists through its programs for alumni, including internships, grants, awards, and career development opportunities.

National Unified Auditions
Times and locations for auditions to undergraduate B.F.A. programs in Theatre including: Acting, Drama, Design (Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Sound, Make Up, etc), Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Performance, Stage Management, Technical Direction, and Theatre Technology.

SWTFA (South Western Theatre and Film Association)
SWTFA’S mission is to provide networking, training and scholarship opportunities in theatre and film while promoting innovative and outstanding achievements. SWTFA fosters interaction and exchange among those engaged in all aspects of theatre and film through an annual conference, publications, advocacy and support for its constituency in Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.  Auditions are to be held in conjunction with the SWTFA Annual Conference on November 10 and 11, 2007, in Corpus Christi, TX.

T.E.T.A. (Texas Educational Theatre Association)
TETA is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to promote the development and continuation of high quality theatre programs in Texas schools.

Texas Thespians
The Texas Thespians are students and their sponsors interested in all aspects of theatre and drama - from working backstage on scenery, costumes, make up, and props to singing, dancing, and acting on stage. We are an educational society dedicated to encouraging and improving the skills of drama students.

UNIVERSITY LINKS

"I know I want to study Theatre Arts, but I'm not sure where to apply..."

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) - New York City, NY
Angelo State University - San Angelo, TX
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
Baldwin Wallace College - Berea, OH
Ball State University - Muncie, IN
Belmont University - Nashville, TN
Boston College - Boston, MA
The Boston Conservatory - Boston, MA
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
CalArts - Valencia, CA
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA
Catholic University - Washington, DC
Chapman University - Orange, CA
College of Sante Fe - Sante Fe, NM
Columbia College Chicago - Chicago, IL
Columbia University - New York City, NY
Concordia University - Irvine, CA
Cornish College of the Arts - Seattle, WA
DePaul University - Chicago, IL
Duke University - Durham, NC
Emerson College - Boston, MA
The Hartt School - West Hartford, CT
Illinois State University - Normal, IL
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bloomington, IL
Indiana State University - Terra Haute, IN
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Ithaca College - Ithaca, NY
The Julliard School - New York City, NY
Marymount Manhattan College - New York City, NY
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
National Theatre Institute - Waterford, CT
New School University (The Actor's Studio Drama School) - New York City, NY
New York University (Tisch School of the Arts) - New York City, NY
North Carolina School of the Arts - Winston-Salem, NC
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL
Northwestern State - University of Louisiana - Natchitoches, LA
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Otterbein College - Westerville, OH
Penn State - University Park, PA
Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA
Purdue University - West Layfayette, IN
Rockford College - Rockford, IL
Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, GA
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
Texas Christian University - Fort Worth, TX
Texas Wesleyan University - Fort Worth, TX
Tufts University - Medford, MA
Tulane University - New Orleans, LA
The University of the Arts - Philadelphia, PA
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Los Angeles, CA
University of Cincinnati (College-Conservatory of Music) - Cincinnati, OH
University of Evansville - Evansville, IN
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Urbana, IL
University of Miami - Miami, FL
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Minneapolis, MN
University of North Texas - Denton, TX
University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN
University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
University of the Ozarks - Clarksville, AR
University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA
University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX
University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem, NC
Washburn University - Topeka, KS
Webster University - St. Louis, MO
Wellesley College - Wellesley, MA
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
Yale University - New Haven, CT

Not yet ready for College??  Try these training schools!!

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Pasadena, CA
American Ballet Theatre - New York City, NY
The Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre - Blue Lake, CA
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art - London, England
Royal Shakespeare Company - London, England
US Performing Arts - CA