The Theatre School at DePaul University, previously the Goodman School of Drama (also known as TTS and GSD, respectively) is the drama school of DePaul University. Its first class was conducted at the Art Institute of Chicago on January 5, 1925, the Goodman School was associated with the Goodman Theatre. The school officially became part of DePaul University on July 1, 1978, and was renamed The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1982.[1] 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 450 students from North America and abroad. The Theatre School's main performance spaces are the Merle Reskin Theatre (formerly Blackstone Theatre) in Downtown Chicago, the Healy BlackBox theatre, and the Watts Theater in the Lincoln Park Campus.
The Theatre School produces over two dozen public theatrical productions and nearly forty total productions each season. The Theatre School Showcase Series features contemporary and classic plays, while the Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences presents plays for children. Other mainstage productions include the New Directors Series (MFA Directing theses) and the New Playwrights Series (BFA Playwriting pieces).
Notable alumniEdit
Goodman School of Drama at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1925–1978)Edit
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The Theatre School at DePaul University previously the Goodman School of Drama also known as TTS and GSD respectively is the drama school of DePaul University Its first class was conducted at the Art Institute of Chicago on January 5 1925 the Goodman School was associated with the Goodman Theatre The school officially became part of DePaul University on July 1 1978 and was renamed The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1982 1 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 450 students from North America and abroad The Theatre School s main performance spaces are the Merle Reskin Theatre formerly Blackstone Theatre in Downtown Chicago the Healy BlackBox theatre and the Watts Theater in the Lincoln Park Campus The Theatre School at DePaul UniversityFormer nameGoodman School of DramaTypePrivateEstablished1925Parent institutionSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago 1925 1978 DePaul University 1978 present DeanMartine Green RogersLocationChicago Illinois United StatesWebsitetheatre wbr depaul wbr edu Contents 1 Academics 2 Notable alumni 2 1 Goodman School of Drama at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1925 1978 2 2 Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University 1978 1982 2 3 The Theatre School at DePaul University 1982 present 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksAcademics EditThe Theatre School is organized in three departments with the following degrees are currently on offer Design TechnologyBachelor of Fine Arts in Costume Design Costume Technology Lighting Design Projection Design Scenic Design Sound Design Stage Management Theatre Technology and Wig and Makeup DesignPerformanceBachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Master of Fine Arts in Acting and DirectingTheatre StudiesBachelor of Fine Arts in Comedy Arts Dramaturgy Criticism Playwriting Theatre Arts with possible concentrations in Directing and Theatre for Young Audiences and Theatre Management Master of Fine Arts in Arts LeadershipThe Theatre School produces over two dozen public theatrical productions and nearly forty total productions each season The Theatre School Showcase Series features contemporary and classic plays while the Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences presents plays for children Other mainstage productions include the New Directors Series MFA Directing theses and the New Playwrights Series BFA Playwriting pieces Notable alumni EditGoodman School of Drama at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1925 1978 Edit Theoni V Aldredge BFA Costume Design 1952 Shelley Berman Acting Bruce Boxleitner Certificate Acting 1971 2 Melinda Dillon Acting Dennis Dugan BFA Acting 1969 2 Scott Ellis BFA Acting 1978 Joel Fink BFA Acting Charles Fleischer Acting Gloria Foster Acting Dennis Grimaldi BFA Acting 1969 Linda Hunt BFA Acting 1966 Barry Kelley Acting Harvey Korman Acting Eugene Lee BFA Scenic Design 1964 Joe Mantegna BFA Acting 1967 1969 2 Lois Nettleton Acting Geraldine Page BFA Acting 1945 Betsy Palmer Acting Shauneille Perry MFA Directing 1952 Jose Quintero BFA Acting 1949 Steve Smith BFA Acting 1977 Carrie Snodgress Acting Concetta Tomei BFA Acting 1975 2 John Towey BFA Directing 1967 Sam Wanamaker Acting 1938 Ted Wass BFA Acting Howard Witt Certificate Acting 1967 Charlayne Woodard BFA Acting 1974 1977 Louis Zorich BFA Acting 1958 Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University 1978 1982 Edit Tom Amandes Certificate Acting 1981 Kevin Anderson Certificate Acting 1981 2 Ann Dowd MFA Acting 1982 2 Elizabeth Perkins Certificate Acting 1981 2 Michael Rooker BFA Acting 1982 2 Andrzej Szczytko 1980 3 The Theatre School at DePaul University 1982 present Edit Aaron Abrams BFA Acting 2001 2 Gillian Anderson BFA Acting 1990 2 Kevin Bigley BFA Acting 2009 W Earl Brown MFA Acting 1989 2 Julianne Buescher BFA Acting 1989 P J Byrne MFA Acting 1999 John Cabrera BFA Acting 1997 Paula Cale BFA Acting 1993 2 Monique Coleman BFA Acting 2002 David Dastmalchian BFA Acting 1999 Eli Goodman BFA Acting 1988 1990 Judy Greer BFA Acting 1997 2 Sean Gunn BFA Acting 1996 2 Jeremy O Harris BFA Acting 2009 2010 Zach Helm BFA Acting 1996 Ike Holter BFA Playwriting 2007 Stana Katic MFA Acting 2000 2002 2 Lisa Robin Kelly BFA Acting 1992 Joe Keery BFA Acting 2014 Alexander Koch BFA Acting 2012 4 KiKi Layne BFA Acting 2014 Adam Mayfield BFA Acting 2000 Tarell Alvin McCraney BFA Acting 2003 Cynthia McWilliams BFA Acting 2003 2 Frank Merle BFA Playwriting 2001 Michael Muhney BFA Acting 1997 2 Tawny Newsome BFA Acting 2006 Kevin O Connor BFA Acting 1985 Zak Orth BFA Acting 1992 Caitlin Montanye Parrish BFA Theatre Studies 2006 Dewayne Perkins BFA Acting left Amy Pietz BFA Acting 1991 2 John C Reilly BFA Acting 1983 1987 2 Leonard Roberts BFA Acting 1995 Ashton Sanders BFA Acting 2013 2016 Casey Siemaszko BFA Acting 1983 Nina Siemaszko Acting Lili Taylor Acting See also EditGoodman TheatreReferences Edit History The Theatre School at DePaul University a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s TSNews The Theatre School at DePaul University April 3 2014 Andrzej Szczytko eepap culture pl 2015 04 11 Retrieved 2019 11 17 Alexander Koch Under the Dome biography CBS External links EditThe Theatre School at DePaul University DePaul University 41 55 29 2 N 87 39 31 6 W 41 924778 N 87 658778 W 41 924778 87 658778 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Theatre School at DePaul University amp oldid 1165411728, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
